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Faith Groups Outraged at Lowest Refugee Admissions Goal in History: Urge Safe, Legal Avenues for All Persecuted Groups, Without Discrimination

Washington, DC – Recently, it was widely reported that the Trump administration is planning to reduce the refugee admissions goal for Fiscal Year 2026 to a historic low, excluding tens of thousands of at-risk refugees waiting abroad. Reports indicate that the administration intends to set the new refugee admissions target–or […]

Interfaith Coalition Laments Final Passage of Deportation Bill: Recommits to Standing by Immigrants

Washington, DC –  The Interfaith Immigration Coalition laments the passage of President Trump’s flagship deportation bill, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1). We honor the tireless efforts of faith-based organizations, faith leaders, elected representatives, and community members who have stood firm in defense of human dignity. We remain […]

Faith Organizations Decry “Immoral” House Reconciliation Bill

Washington, DC – On Thursday, May 22, the U.S. The House of Representatives voted to advance a reconciliation bill that increases funding for immigration enforcement while significantly reducing support for programs that serve vulnerable people. The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) members are deeply disappointed by the House’s passage of the […]

Nationwide Outcry Over Refugee Suspension & Funding Freeze: Over One Thousand Faith leaders and Faith Organizations Speak Out

Washington, DC – Amid growing nationwide pressure for the Administration to resume resettlement, 1,051 faith leaders and 175 faith organizations from Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and other faith traditions, representing 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, have united in a letter to President Trump, Secretary of State […]