From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The previous administration dismantled the refugee resettlement program by more than 80% and set consecutively historic-low refugee admissions goals, with a FY 2021 refugee admissions goal of 15,000 – the lowest level in U.S. history. … Continued
We are seeking your help in obtaining state & local elected leaders to sign on to this letter at https://welcomingrefugees2021.org/ supporting a robust admissions goal in FY21 by Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Last year, 408 local and state elected officials from 46 states signed the … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Today, July 22nd, the House of Representatives will vote on the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (NO BAN Act), which would end the harmful refugee, Muslim, African, and asylum bans put in place by … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Today, June 26th, marks the two year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the administration’s xenophobic and racist refuge and Muslim ban. The expanded Muslim ban and African ban, issued on January 31, … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering another package of COVID-19-related legislation to support communities during this difficult time. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As states and localities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for all community members to be able to mitigate risks to their vulnerability to COVID-19. Now is a critical moment to make sure the … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering another package of COVID-19-related legislation to support communities during this difficult time. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are considering a fourth package of Coronavirus / COVID-19-related legislation. While we are grateful for measures Congress has taken to address the crisis, there remain unique challenges that refugees and … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): The world is a radically different place than it was just a few weeks ago. But one thing hasn’t changed — and that’s our commitment to human rights. We know you care too. That’s why … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Members of Congress are working on important legislation around the Coronavirus / COVID-19. Crises test who we are as a nation – and we are stronger when we are united, extend compassion to … Continued