Pat Millen, OSF, JPIC Coordinator for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Washington: “Anti-immigrant and anti-refugee executive orders are inhumane and do not respect the rights and dignity of those coming to our borders seeking asylum or who have lived here as aspiring citizens, contributing to our society in many ways. Instead of these policies, we owe it to immigrants and their families to provide them a path to citizenship.”
Immigration Justice
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Sister Catharine O’Donnell, Co-Chair of the JPIC Community for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Aston, Pennsylvania: “As people of faith we urge Congress to enact legislation to provide a path to citizenship for immigrants living in this country.”
Hundreds of people, faith groups, and immigrant rights organizations rallied at the New Hampshire state capitol building to show their support for a path to citizenship. Additionally, interfaith partners and the New Hampshire Immigrant Solidarity Network joined together for a vigil and march this month in Manchester “to show solidarity with all who continue to face the threat of detention, deportation, and family separation,” stated Grace Kindeke, Program Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee in Concord, New Hampshire.
The people of Michigan are calling on Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters to ensure that a path to citizenship for our immigrant family members, neighbors, and friends becomes law this year.
Faith leaders, immigrants, and activists from Together Colorado in Denver kicked off a #FastForFreedom to demand citizenship for all. Laura Peniche, Community Leader for Together Colorado and Faith in Action stated, “[DACA] offers no pathway to citizenship and is constantly under attack. Living in this limbo, wondering if the next court date will be the end of DACA and my ability to work, is anxiety producing and unjust. Not only for myself, but also for my 3 children who were born in this country. That is why I am fasting for my freedom… to send a message to Congress that now is the time for them to deliver a pathway to citizenship for our community.”