Following his State of the Union address, faith groups urge President Biden to halt transit ban, fully restore asylum, and secure a pathway to citizenship.
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In a press call today, faith leaders announced the delivery of a letter to the Biden administration denouncing their plans to create a new asylum ban.
Faith communities are frustrated with Biden’s latest border policies and enforcement-focused visit to the US-Mexico border in El Paso this past weekend.
Border and immigration experts analyzed the administration’s plans and offered recommendations for real, humanitarian reforms.
In response to Biden’s border plans, faith groups are deeply concerned that the overall effect of the policy changes will be barred access to asylum.