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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Faith Leaders Voice Staunch Support for Asylum Seekers, Urge President to Uphold Protections for Vulnerable Families and Individuals
October 30, 2018Washington, D.C. – President Trump is expected to announce later today an executive order to turn away families fleeing violence in Central America and block access to asylum, as the caravan of people seeking protection continues on their long journey to the United States. These families are fleeing violence, desperation, and persecution and are traveling together ...Oppose Proposed Flores Rule: Sample Interfaith Points
October 22, 2018The following sample points are meant to serve as guides for people of faith to submit comments against the proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security on standards established during the Flores court agreement. The proposed rule would strip existing immigrant child protection standards, making it standard to keep children in detention. Comments against proposed ...
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