From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Since Donald Trump’s hateful campaign rhetoric became policy when he tried to institute a Muslim and refugee ban, Amnesty International has been fighting it every step of the way. It is discriminatory, a human rights … Continued
New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia (NSM) is hiring a Part Time Accompaniment Coordinator to join our diverse team working to build a faith-based grassroots movement for immigrant justice. In the last six months, we have seen a steady increase in the number of … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/06/26/supreme-court-partially-lifts-block-trumps-bigoted-travel-ban Published on Monday, June 26, 2017 by Common Dreams “We’ll be ready,” said the ACLU in response to the announcement By Jake Johnson, staff writer The Court decided to reinstate a partial form of the ban, a … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Right now, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is considering legislation that would deny protection to refugees, decimate the U.S. refugee resettlement program, and inflict harm on individuals fleeing persecution. The “Refugee Program Integrity Restoration … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): June 22, 2017—In his remarks in Iowa last night, President Trump renewed his attack on millions of immigrant families, including their citizen children. His plan once again was both dangerous and half-baked: the specific idea he floated—a … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Rabyaah Althaibani writes: If Donald Trump has his way, I may never get to bring my husband home. My husband Basheer and I married over a year ago. I’m American, he’s Yemeni. After our wedding … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Candles, birthday cake, presents, friends and family. That’s what every parent hopes for their child’s birthday. Instead of festivities, Tomás spent his eighth birthday behind bars—for the second year in a row. The reason why? … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Information is power. In these turbulent times, one of the most important tools to help you protect yourself and your loved ones is a solid understanding of your basic rights with law enforcement … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Faith organizations, congregations and partner organizations are holding prayer vigils to recognize so many dads who are facing deportation and could be torn away from their children this Father’s Day. Leading organizations such as Church … Continued
Posted at https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/apa/65642 Vast majority experienced separation anxiety by DeeAnn Visk PhD May 28, 2017 SAN DIEGO — Syrian refugee children living in the U.S. reported high levels of anxiety, according to research presented at the American Psychiatric Association meeting. Based on self-reported … Continued