Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-12-29/immigrant-issues/more-houses-of-worship-joining-sanctuary-movement/a55662-1 December 29, 2016 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window More than 1,000 people have volunteered for the “Sanctuary in the Streets” program. (Harvey Finkle) PHILADELPHIA — The number of houses of … Continued
From the PICO National Network (http://www.piconetwork.org): If your congregation is considering becoming a sanctuary congregation, you can learn more about the Sanctuary movement by checking out the documents/information below: The webinar recording The Sanctuary Movement toolkit The Department of Homeland … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Everyone Has Certain Basic Rights, No Matter Who Is President Donald Trump, who repeatedly made anti-immigrant promises during his campaign, begins his term as president of the U.S. in January … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-11-10/immigrant-issues/election-brings-fear-to-pa-immigrant-community/a54882-1 November 10, 2016 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Immigration advocates say they are planning to disrupt ICE raids. (sanctuaryphiladelphia.org) PHILADELPHIA – President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory is raising fears in … Continued