Anti-Discrimination

In our diverse faith traditions, each person is made in the image of God and has inherent human dignity.

  • Resources on Executive Orders and Major Legislation

    January 25, 2021
    Resources on Executive Orders and Major Legislation
    Summaries, statements, analysis, and other resources on the Biden-Harris Administration immigration policies, and congressional legislation that creates a path to citizenship for aspiring Americans.  Multi-Issue Resources on Executive Orders Legislative Resources Issue-Specific Resources on Executive Orders Asylum Border Wall Census DACA Detention and Deportation DED/TPS Family Separation Muslim and African Ban Public Charge Racial Justice Refugees Organizational Statements ___________________________________________________________________________ Multi-Issue Resources on Executive Orders Analysis and Response from Immigrant-Led Organizations Interfaith Immigration Coalition Webinar ...
  • On Deportation “Pause,” MPP Phase-Out, Other Biden-Harris Migration Plans

    January 21, 2021
    On Deportation “Pause,” MPP Phase-Out, Other Biden-Harris Migration Plans
    Washington, DC – The Biden-Harris Administration took bold action on Day 1 on numerous immigration issues, including rescinding the discriminatory Muslim, Refugee, and African Ban and halting construction on the former President’s border wall. Reaction from faith leaders to Day 1 policy announcements is available here.  The Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s blueprint for policy change includes three ...
  • Faith Leaders React to Biden-Harris Day 1 Immigration Plans

    January 20, 2021
    Faith Leaders React to Biden-Harris Day 1 Immigration Plans
    Washington, DC – As organizations and individuals who believe in the dignity of all people, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) welcomes the sea-change on immigration policy that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are ushering in.  “Much love to all the immigrants, organizers, grassroots advocates, and lawyers who stood up to the callous and ...
  • DED/TPS for Cameroon

    January 20, 2021
    DED/TPS for Cameroon
    On Day 1 of the Biden Administration, 135 faith-based organizations and leaders asked the President to use his executive authority to extend Deferred Enforced Departure or Temporary Protected Status to nationals of Cameroon.
  • First 100+ Days of Biden-Harris Administration

    January 13, 2021
    First 100+ Days of Biden-Harris Administration
    IIC Immigration Policy Priorities The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is composed of over 55 international and national faith-based organizations, united in a commitment to fair and humane immigration policies that reflect our call to welcome the stranger and protect human dignity. Coalition members and grassroots networks serve migrants abroad, at the U.S./Mexico border, and throughout the ...
  • Tear Down Walls and Build Communities

    December 10, 2020
    Tear Down Walls and Build Communities
    IIC Priorities for Biden-Harris Administration Washington, DC – The Torah, the Christian Bible, the Qur’an, and the Hindu Taitiriya Upanishad are all clear: welcoming the “wayfarer” and recognizing every individuals’ God-given humanity are values to defend and extend.  The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) released “The Interfaith Framework for Welcoming and Supporting Migrants, Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees,” ...
  • Summary: IIC Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration

    December 10, 2020
    Summary: IIC Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
    The Interfaith Immigration Coalition offers these recommendations for initial steps for the Biden-Harris administration to take in reforming executive branch immigration policies; decolonizing the U.S. role abroad; and passing immigration laws in Congress. Read the complete document, “Interfaith Framework for Welcoming and Supporting Migrants, Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees,” here.  Bring accountability, compassion, fairness, and morality ...
  • Thanksgiving Eve, A Temporary Reprieve for #28Children

    December 1, 2020
    Thanksgiving Eve, A Temporary Reprieve for #28Children
    But COVID Outbreak Adds New Threat to #SafetyForThe28 Washington, DC – On Thanksgiving eve, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a temporary stay of removal for the 28 children and their parents facing imminent deportation from the South Texas Family Residential Center and Berks County Residential Detention Center in Pennsylvania. “This stay ...
  • Immigrant Children and Attorneys Plea: Stop Family Deportations

    November 19, 2020
    Immigrant Children and Attorneys Plea: Stop Family Deportations
    Dilley, TX and Leesport, PA – “¿Puedo decir algo más? / Can I say something else?” That’s the voice of “Antonio,” an eight year-old boy, detained with his family in the South Texas Family Residential Center for more than 456 days. He spoke to reporters about his hopes and fears, from the detention center. Antonio ...
  • How To: Create a Social Media Toolkit

    November 12, 2020
    How To: Create a Social Media Toolkit
    Copy/paste the text below or use this file.   INSERT LOGO Action Toolkit: Toolkit Name #MainCampaignHashtag Share this toolkit: @interfaithimm • Facebook • interfaithimmigration.org H1: Background and Message Guidance Include background information on the issue being addressed in this toolkit. Link to talking points or include a few bullets for message guidance in this section. Join us in taking action by ...
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