Faith Groups Condemn Historically Low and Exclusionary Refugee Resettlement Goal ‘Biased’, Abandoning Those At Risk, And In Need of Reversal Washington, DC – Faith communities from multiple traditions condemn President Trump’s historic-low refugee admissions goal of 7,500, designated primarily for a group of predominantly white South Africans and others deemed […]
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Washington, DC – Recently, it was widely reported that the Trump administration is planning to reduce the refugee admissions goal for Fiscal Year 2026 to a historic low, excluding tens of thousands of at-risk refugees waiting abroad. Reports indicate that the administration intends to set the new refugee admissions target–or […]
Washington, DC – The Interfaith Immigration Coalition laments the passage of President Trump’s flagship deportation bill, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1). We honor the tireless efforts of faith-based organizations, faith leaders, elected representatives, and community members who have stood firm in defense of human dignity. We remain […]
Washington, DC – President Trump again invoked national security to declare new travel bans and restrictions impacting 19 nations which will disrupt the lives of tens of thousands of close family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents as well as countless non-immigrant visa applicants. A failed policy of […]
Washington, DC – On Thursday, May 22, the U.S. The House of Representatives voted to advance a reconciliation bill that increases funding for immigration enforcement while significantly reducing support for programs that serve vulnerable people. The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) members are deeply disappointed by the House’s passage of the […]