Anti-Discrimination

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. ...

Washington, DC – In The Fulcrum, a non-profit news outlet focused on integrity in U.S. elections and politics, Sister Simone Campbell explains that “Citizens United is standing in the way of immigration reform.” It is an important argument, and one that has not been widely acknowledged before.  Sr. Simone, executive director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic ...

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 ...

“We project a mighty voice” Washington, DC – This is the latest in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (NAC) educates and develops strategies to address social justice issues and works for the transformation of ...

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 ...

Their Election ‘Keeps the American Experiment Alive’ Washington, DC – In the 2019 elections, former refugees won big in towns across the United States. Many were first-time candidates and achieved historical firsts in their local communities.  Faith Williams, Associate Director of Government Relations & Advocacy at the National Council on Jewish Women and Co-Chair of the Interfaith ...

“We have a renewed passion to love our neighbor, and to reject any powers that demonize and hurt them” – Reverend Steven S. Bryant Tougaloo, MS – Father Odel Medina of St. Anne Catholic Church in Carthage is scheduled to testify at the congressional field hearing on the Mississippi immigration raids, led by the House Committee ...

Loving one another in truth and action Washington, DC – This is the latest in a series of “snapshots” on the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and its member organizations.  Who They Are: The Jesuit Conference Office of Justice and Ecology (OJE) advocates, networks and educates for social and environmental justice, placing the voices of marginalized communities at ...

Washington, DC – Religious organizations are providers of spiritual guidance, education, health care, child care, and low-cost legal services in communities across the United States. Through this service, they know first-hand what ending DACA would mean for so many American families. Religious groups also count DACA recipients among their leadership and staff. By serving their ...