Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/08/29/tacit-admission-cruelty-dhs-says-it-too-may-end-profit-prisons Published on Monday, August 29, 2016 by Common Dreams “Private immigration detention facilities are inconsistent with international human rights standards” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer Rights advocates demonstrate outside the GEO Group’s “Immigrant Processing Center” in Aurora, … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): In the lead up to the refugee summits organized by both the United Nations General Assembly and President Obama, more than 40 organizations have developed a postcard to be delivered to Congress and President … Continued
From the Mennonite Central Committee (http://mcc.org/): We are in the midst of a global refugee crisis. It can be hard to know how to respond, but here are some ideas for you. Video — Watch and share this video to prompt … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): House Considering Bill to Severely Restrict Protections for Refugees and Others Fleeing Persecution Background: This Wednesday, May 25th, the House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee plans to markup H.R. 5203, the “Visa Integrity and Security Act of … Continued