Washington, DC — As people of diverse faith traditions, we condemn the use of violence, especially all forms of political violence. We are united in praying for the victims and the families of the National Guard Members targeted in the recent, tragic, DC shooting. Responding to violence with systemic harm […]
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Faith Groups Condemn Historically Low and Exclusionary Refugee Resettlement Goal ‘Biased’, Abandoning Those At Risk, And In Need of Reversal Washington, DC – Faith communities from multiple traditions condemn President Trump’s historic-low refugee admissions goal of 7,500, designated primarily for a group of predominantly white South Africans and others deemed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]