From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): We are deeply concerned that President Trump could terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program this week. This move would turn our nation’s back on immigrant youth who are valued members of our … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Yesterday, news reports started circulating that President Trump is seriously considering terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This move would turn our nation’s back on immigrant youth who are valued members of … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, our communities are facing a heartless campaign to tear families apart by arresting and deporting moms, dads, and young people who have lived in the United States for years. Threats to the Temporary … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): CWS urges White House to end its anti-immigrant agenda Washington, D.C. – Today (August 23), media reports revealed a White House plan to use DREAM-ers – undocumented young people – as a “bargaining chip” … Continued
From the Detention Watch Network (https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/): We need you to join us in cutting off the flow of money that allows the Department of Homeland Security to deport and detain our community members. Money is one of the only barriers … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): No child should grow up behind bars. But thanks to you, the families’ courageous lawyers, and activists on the ground four-year old Carlos* and 16-year old Michael* are finally free. Share the news now about the Berks families. … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/08/23/22-day-vigil-to-defenddaca/#.WZ2duz6GMdU By Lecia Imbery August 23, 2017 The dedicated activists stand steps away from the White House, with signs calling on Congress and the Trump administration to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Temporary Protective … Continued
Church World Service is a not-for-profit, international humanitarian assistance organization comprised of 37 protestant denominations. The CWS Immigration and Refugee Program provides assistance to displaced persons abroad and works with the State Department and our 36 local offices and affiliates … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/08/16/children-fear-and-dreams/#.WZRT-lWGMdU By Deborah Weinstein August 16, 2017 Yesterday was the five-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Nearly 800,000 people who came to the U.S. as children have gained temporary legal status through DACA, if … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): This statement from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) can be attributed to Oliva Golden, CLASP Executive Director Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) stands firmly with others in expressing … Continued