Melissa Stek
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Tell the House Judiciary Committee to Oppose H.R.495 and H.R.2826 Background: This Wednesday, June 14th, the House Judiciary Committee plans to mark up H.R.495, the “Protection of Children Act,” and H.R.2826, the “Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act.” These bills would inflict harm upon unaccompanied children fleeing violence, deny protection to […]
Right now, approximately 34,000 individuals are forced from their homes each day. As we face a global refugee crisis with more than 21 million refugees worldwide, the need to welcome refugees to the United States has never been greater. We are called by our shared humanity to stand with refugees […]
Note: To download a copy of this letter, please click here. Dear President Trump and Members of Congress: We write as educators in support of the U.S. refugee resettlement program. Refugees are our students and their parents; our friends and fellow teachers; and valued members of our communities. Refugee children have […]
Note: To download a copy of this letter, please click here. Dear President Trump and Members of Congress: We, the undersigned healthcare providers, write in support of the U.S. refugee resettlement program and urge you to keep the program robust and available for refugees from all countries and […]