Immigration Justice

Seattle – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrants working in essential roles have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  “Throughout its history, our nation has ...

Philadelphia – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrants working in essential roles have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  “The Sisters of St. Francis of ...

Concord – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrant workers have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  At a May Day event, hundreds of people, faith ...

Lansing – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrant workers have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  “During the COVID-19 pandemic, DACA recipients, TPS and DED ...

Denver – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrants working in essential roles have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  Faith leaders, immigrants, and activists from ...

Washington, DC – Following is a statement from Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) Co-Chairs Elissa Diaz, Policy and Advocacy Manager with Church World Service and Peniel Ibe, Policy Engagement Coordinator at the American Friends Service Committee. June 19, known as Juneteenth, marks the day enslaved Black people in Texas were informed they were free under the Emancipation ...

Raleigh – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrants working in essential roles have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  “As a faith leader who has ...

Tallahassee – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the millions of Americans that have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrants working in essential roles have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  “Our undocumented communities cannot afford to ...

Atlanta – Essential workers, many of whom are our immigrant family members and neighbors, are among the many Georgians who have come together to help get us through the pandemic. And yet, many immigrant workers have been unjustly excluded from full citizenship in the United States.  Both Congress and the American people want solutions. Congress has ...

“It is immoral that the U.S. continues to accept immigrants’ hard work and sacrifices, but refuses to grant them citizenship” Washington, DC – As the Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony regarding the American Dream and Promise Act on June 15, faith leaders call on Congress to urgently pass this measure, and others, that create a path ...