Take Action to Support Asylum Seekers

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From the American Immigration Council (https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/): For months, governors have been spending millions of dollars to send migrants from border communities to New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Martha’s Vineyard. While these political stunts have backfired as communities have welcomed … Continued

Tell Congress to Stand with Ukraine, Protect Displaced and At-Risk Populations

From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): With the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian impact of this conflict on both the people of Ukraine and those refugees and asylum seekers who have sought safety … Continued

Human Rights Advocates Condemn ‘Intolerable’ Abuse of Refugees Trapped at Poland-Belarus Border

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/11/human-rights-advocates-condemn-intolerable-abuse-refugees-trapped-poland-belarus “A few thousand people at Europe’s Polish border, many of whom have fled some of the worst crises in the world, is a drop in the ocean compared to the number of people displaced to countries that … Continued

Tell PA’s Senators to #WelcomeWithDignity People Seeking Safety at Our Borders

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From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As the United States rebuilds its capacity to welcome and Congress considers funding for Fiscal Year 2022, it is vital that Congress invest in an effective, humane, and just immigration system that upholds the dignity … Continued

Welcome Asylum Seekers with Dignity—Many Ways You Can Help

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From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): What does #WelcomeWithDignity means? It means embodying our faith values by protecting children at our border, allowing asylum seekers to exercise their right to claim asylum, and respecting the sacred humanity and dignity of all of … Continued

Sign On for Funding for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Unaccompanied Children

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From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Members of Congress are currently putting together funding bills for Fiscal Year 2022. This includes funding for the U.S. resettlement program and resources for local communities to help refugees integrate and thrive. As we … Continued

Tell Your US Representative to Support the NO BAN Act and End the Muslim Ban

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From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Today, June 26th, marks the two year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the administration’s xenophobic and racist refuge and Muslim ban. The expanded Muslim ban and African ban, issued on January 31, … Continued