Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to create a path to citizenship for farmworkers and people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) on Thursday. Now, the U.S. Senate has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to do its job, and turn these bills into law.
On Friday, March 19, at 1:30PM ET/10:30AM PT, hear from people whose lives depend on this legislation becoming law, and religious leaders from key states, as they discuss the importance of swift Senate action in a video conference with reporters.
WHO:
- Rev. Jeff Allen, Executive Director, West Virginia Council of Churches
- Cirenio Cervantes, DACA recipient, Faith in Florida
- Pastor Yves Geffrard, Notre Dame Catholic Community, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Cantor Vicky Glikin, Senior Cantor, Temple Emanu-El, Dallas, TX
- Rev. Regina H. Moore, Executive Minister & CEO, South Carolina Christian Action Council
- Rev. Cassy Núñez, Associates Pastor, Bering Memorial UMC, Houston and a DACA recipient
- Rev. Dr. Bill Lyons, Conference Minister, Southwest Conference, United Church of Christ, Arizona
- Giovana Oaxaca, a DACA recipient and Immigration advocate, will moderate the discussion. Richard Morales, Political Director with Faith in Action will respond to questions from the media.
WHAT: Facebook Live Video Call for Press and Advocates
WHEN: Friday, March 19, at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT
TO JOIN: Click on this link (https://fb.me/e/43DtUMinL) to join the event live, or watch the recording. Members of the media can ask questions live through the Comment function. Only members of the media can ask questions during the event.
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition is made up of over 55 national, faith-based organizations brought together across many theological traditions with a common call to seek just policies that lift up the God-given dignity of every individual. In partnership, we work to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all refugees and migrants.
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