Allowing Muslim Ban to Go into Effect, US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/12/04/allowing-muslim-ban-go-effect-us-supreme-court-rules-favor-trump Published on Monday, December 04, 2017 by Common Dreams In a 7-2 decision, justices lift lower-court rulings that had imposed injunction against discriminatory travel and immigration policy By Common Dreams staff A woman wearing a hijab stands … Continued

Interfaith Immigration Coalition Seeks Communications Coordinator—Deadline January 5

https://cwsglobal.org/1343-communications-coordinator-interfaith-immigration-coalition-washington-dc/ Communications Coordinator, Interfaith Immigration Coalition November 28, 2017 Position Title: Communications Coordinator, Interfaith Immigration Coalition Reports To: Co-Chairs of Interfaith Immigration Coalition Location: Washington, DC Team: Advocacy Team & Immigration and Refugee Program Team Status: Full time, Exempt, Non-Bargaining … Continued

Updated Refugee Local Congressional Visit Toolkit

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From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Please find an updated RCUSA Winter Local Congressional Visit ToolKit attached and linked on the RCUSA website here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/577d437bf5e231586a7055a9/t/5a15a214c83025aa86bd5acf/1511367188968/RCUSA+Winter+%282017-2018%29+11.22.17.pdf. Likewise, as listed on the RCUSA website (http://www.rcusa.org/advocate-now/), you will find a shareable version of … Continued

National Day of Action—Protecting Children from Central America

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From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Join us TODAY, Monday, December 4, for a National Day of Action in support of children seeking protection from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. Recently, the administration terminated the Central American Minors (CAM) program that has … Continued

Call Today: Tell Congress to Pass a Clean DREAM Act by December 31

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From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): President Trump is meeting with congressional leadership to discuss legislative priorities. It is critical our Senators and Representatives hear their constituents call on Congress to prioritize dreamers and pass the Dream Act by year’s … Continued

Tell Congress That You Stand with Haitian Temporary Protected Status Holders

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From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Last night, the administration terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti, effective July 22, 2019. This decision illustrates the administration’s prioritization of anti-immigrant sentiment over an honest assessment of in-country conditions. It also … Continued

CWS Condemns Heartless TPS Termination for Haiti Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

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From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Urges Trump administration to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and calls for a permanent legislative solution to protect TPS holders from deportation Washington, DC – Church World Service condemns last night’s decision by the Trump … Continued