Civic Engagement

The discharge petition filed on May 9 by House Republicans would force a House vote on H.Res 744, bipartisan legislation that would allow for consideration of four drastically different immigration proposals (these bills look to be similar to those considered in the Senate in March). Res 744: Queen-of-the-Hill Rule H.Res. 774 brings H.R. 4760, the anti-immigrant, anti-family ...

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, May 3, at 4:30, clergy, faith communities and immigrants took part in the national Jericho Walk, an annual silent, interfaith day of prayer and action held in communities to show solidarity with immigrant rights leaders who have been targeted for challenging deportation and detention policies. The walk is part of a ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, 58 faith-based organizations and 189 faith leaders sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing shock and outrage about ICE’s decision to eliminate the presumption of release for pregnant women from immigrant detention, except in extraordinary circumstances. ICE also removed oversight and accountability ...

Washington, D.C. – Faith leaders held a footwashing service in the shadow of the White House this afternoon. The biblical practice of footwashing is part of the Holy Week tradition for Christians to underscore the importance of welcome and serving the marginalized. Faith leaders used today’s service to hold the  Trump administration accountable to fulfill ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2018 CONTACT: jamuzie@interfaithimmigration.org   OVER 300 FAITH LEADERS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS CALL ON CONGRESS TO CUT FUNDING FOR IMMIGRATION DETENTION, DEPORTATION, AND BORDER MILITARIZATION   Congress must immediately enact a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth while upholding our family-based immigration system and protecting other immigrant populations.   Washington, D.C. – 246 faith leaders from across ...

Say NO to More Detention, Deportation, and Border Militarization   Background: President Trump is requesting billions of dollars in additional funding to expand a deportation force to tear families and communities apart, detain an unprecedented 52,000 people daily, and further militarize communities living in border regions. This means billions of additional funding to balloon an already bloated ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2018 Press Contact: jamuzie@interfaithimmigration.org     Washington, D.C. – On March 5,  the final day that President Trump intended to honor the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, faith leaders again urge lawmakers to pass the Dream Act.   Congressional action to expand detention, deportation, and border militarization instead of protecting Dreamers and their families will ...

here. February 14, 2018 Dear Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer: The faith community writes today urging all Members of Congress to oppose the Secure and Succeed Act of 2018. This bill combines the harmful provisions in the Secure Act (S.2192) and the Succeed Act (S. 1852) and would dismantle access to family reunification. Faith leaders call ...

Since the Trump administration terminated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in September 2017, more than 18,800 DACA recipients have seen their protections expire. As Congress considers proposals to protect dreamers, the White House and some Members of Congress have offered frameworks that would prevent family unification, deprive dreamers of an opportunity to ...

Since the Trump administration terminated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in September 2017, more than 17,000 DACA recipients have seen their protections expire. Congress must prioritize proposals that reflect our commitment to family unity and offer a pathway to citizenship for as many dreamers as possible – without jeopardizing other immigrant populations. ...