Vigils Across U.S. Demand an End to Anti-Asylum Policies Washington, DC – January 29th marks one year of the disastrous Remain in Mexico policy that traps asylum seekers in Mexico while they wait for hearings in the United States. Faith communities and immigrants’ rights groups are marking the date with […]
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Faith communities condemn administration’s travel ban that harms women of child-bearing age, urge administration to rescind immoral policy Washington, DC – Another year, another round of discriminatory travel bans from the Trump administration. The latest is a ban on tourist visas for women whom a consular officer has “reason to […]
This document contains stories about asylum-seekers in three categories: Subjected to Remain in Mexico/Migrant Protection Protocols Subjected to Family Separation Asylum-Seekers from Other Continents Subjected to Remain in Mexico/Migrant Protection Protocols Hundreds of Violent Assaults, Even Murders At least 816 asylum-seekers (including 201 children) have been raped, kidnapped, assaulted, and […]
Faith Leaders Applaud Injunction Allowing Refugee Resettlement to Continue in All 50 States“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it” Greenbelt, MD – People of faith across the country are celebrating the U.S. District Court injunction that allows refugee […]
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2454548591466288/ Greenbelt, MD – The Washington Times reports that 41 governors from both parties have expressed support for continuing to welcome refugees. Tomorrow, January 8th, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit to protect the refugee program (HIAS, Church […]