Asylum

As the administration immorally mismanages taxpayer dollars, faith communities urge Congress to pass a faithful budget that invests in community wholeness and lifts up the sacred dignity of every person. WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress conducts its appropriations and oversight duties, faith communities call on legislators to uphold our moral and legal obligations, refuse to expand ...

WASHINGTON, 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 ...

Facebook 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, ...

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 a national day of prayer and ...

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 even murdered while subject to Remain in Mexico/MPP. Read about these ...

“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 ...

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. ...

Denver, 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 ...

America 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 ...

Call 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 ...