Seeking asylum is an internationally-recognized human right.
#Faith4Asylum is a project of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC). This campaign is about ending Remain in Mexico/MPP and other cruel asylum policies of the U.S. government, as well as restoring the promise and protection of asylum in the United States. Our diverse faith traditions believe that “welcoming the traveler” and treating newcomers as we would God are part of our human social contract.
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MPP Injunction: Faith Leaders Urge Congress to Restore Asylum Protections
February 28, 2020WASHINGTON, DC – A federal appeals court is bringing the Remain in Mexico/Migration Protection Protocols (MPP) to a grinding halt, at least for the time being. This is great news. Now, Congress must ensure that MPP cannot resume, by blocking the administration’s dismantling of the U.S. asylum system that is supposed to protect individuals fleeing ...Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Leaders Pray for End to Fatal U.S. Asylum Policies
February 13, 2020Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/137844317373303/ Brownsville, TX – On February 14 at 3:30pm CST, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian leaders are coming together in Brownsville, TX for an interfaith vigil, praying for an end to callous policies that restrict asylum. WHAT: Jewish, Muslim, and Christian leaders pray for end to fatal asylum policies WHEN: Friday, February 14th, 3:30pm CST WHERE: Xeriscape Park, ...Capitol Hill Prayer Vigil Marks One Year Since “Remain in Mexico” Policy Sent Migrants to Danger
January 28, 2020Vigils 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 a national day of prayer and ...Asylum Stories for Prayer Vigils
January 23, 2020This 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 even murdered while subject to Remain in Mexico/MPP. Read about these ...One Year After Death of Jakelin Caal Maquin, International Mayan League and Faith Leaders Condemn Children’s Deaths, Inhumane Treatment in U.S. Custody
December 6, 2019“The death of any child is one death too many” Washington, DC – Last week, ProPublica revealed that U.S. border officials’ callous inaction led to the death of a child, Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez, while in their custody. Yesterday marked one year since the death of another migrant child, Jakelin Caal Maquin, also from a treatable ...In Death of Neba Abienwi, U.S. Government Violates Religious Liberties
December 2, 2019
Washington, DC – Writing in The Hill, Sylvie Bello, the founder of the Cameroon American Council, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea of Disciples of Christ highlight the implications for religious freedom in the U.S. government’s handling of the death of Nebane Abienwi. Nine weeks have passed since Neba died in the custody of U.S. immigration authorities. ...“From Foreigner to Family Member” – Faithful Americans Show Up for Migrants Detained Across US, Pray for Freedom
November 26, 2019Denver, CO – As many Americans spend time with family this week, we pray for the migrants who have been jailed for seeking safety in this country; people who want nothing more than to be able to sit with their loved ones in freedom around a home-cooked meal. “In this time of giving thanks for what ...Strong Faith-Based Support for Refugee Protection Act
November 21, 2019America Is Not Accepting the Trump/Miller Approach WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Leahy and Representative Lofgren are re-introducing the Refugee Protection Act along with dozens of cosponsors. This legislation would restore the refugee and asylum systems that have been gutted by the Trump administration. “Let’s be clear: the root of these Trump policies is fear of the ...People of Faith are “Ashamed and Angered” by U.S. “Remain in Mexico” Policy
November 19, 2019Call on Congress to #SaveAsylum WASHINGTON, DC – Faith leaders on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are outraged that the U.S. government continues to dismantle asylum protections, and deliberately force asylum-seekers to live in squalid, dangerous conditions through the so-called “Remain in Mexico” program. Today, the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and ...Cameroon American Council, CISPES DC, Justice for Muslims Collective, CASA, Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Church World Service, and others to protest ICE and demand answers on mysterious death of Detained Cameroonian Immigrant
October 29, 2019What: Protest at ICE Headquarters on 4 week anniversary of death of detained Cameroonian When: TODAY, Tuesday, October 29, 5:30PM Where: ICE Headquarters, 500 12th St., SW, Washington, D.C. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2192305967737276/?notif_t=plan_user_associated¬if_id=1572288061262209 Who: (Washington, D.C. 10/29/19) – On Tuesday, October 29th, several organizations led by the Cameroon American Council will gather outside ICE headquarters to protest their silence regarding ...
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