Immigrants and advocates—including people of faith—are practicing persistence, pressing Congress to enact a path to citizenship this year in spite of setbacks and challenges.
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People of faith are shocked and horrified by the Biden administration’s escalation of Haitian deportations and expulsions and the inhumane treatment of Haitians by Border Patrol officers at the U.S. southern border.
The Senate Parliamentarian issued the first of what will likely be multiple rulings in the budget reconciliation process. The IIC is committed to continue working with Congress to ensure that millions of undocumented immigrants will have lasting protections.
Last night the Supreme Court issued a ruling affirming a lower court decision that requires the Biden administration to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy. Faith leaders are urging the Biden administration to uphold its promises and do everything in its power to fight for a permanent end to the Remain in Mexico policy and create a just and humane asylum system.
Faith groups from across the United States express their grief about the devastation that Haitian and Afghan people are feeling and call on the Biden administration to use the significant power of the U.S. government to protect human life.