From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Yet again, the Senate yesterday (2/15) missed a critical opportunity to pass a permanent legislative solution for dreamers. However, we must continue to urge all Members of Congress to enact a proposal that offers … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): The letter below is an updated version of a letter sent in 2017 concerning HB 28, legislation that would target Pennsylvania’s sanctuary cities. Some of you may have signed it, and if you have, … Continued
From the PICO National Network (http://www.piconetwork.org): Congress is about to end the year without a vote on the DREAM Act and legislation to protect TPS holders but is on track to increase the budget for more deportation agents, detention beds … Continued
From the Detention Watch Network (https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/): Congress is currently considering a budget that would jeopardize the lives of immigrants, harm our community members, and further militarize our borders. As funding negotiations continue, it is critical that our Senators and Representatives … 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 Repairers of the Breach (http://www.breachrepairers.org/): Elected officials have been using fear of the stranger to ban Muslims and refugees, militarize our borders, and target black and brown immigrants (including children and families) for detention and deportation. As people of … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Immigration enforcement has been at the center of this year’s budget debate. The House just passed a “minibus” last week that would provide funding for a border wall, increased enforcement, and immigrant … Continued
Sharing resources provided by the Women’s Refugee Commission that could be helpful for your organizations in the near future… Make a Plan: Migrant Parents’ Guide to Preventing Family Separation: https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/rights/gbv/resources/1031-make-a-plan-migrant-parents-guide-to-preventing-family-separation-english. ICE’s Parental Interests Directive: Helping Families Caught Between the Immigration and … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): It’s OK to mourn. And critical to provide space, time and togetherness for healing. This is a devastating blow to impacted communities who already live in fear of discrimination, abuse, xenophobia, anti-Muslim sentiment, and deportation. … Continued