The Spring Immigration Update is now available! This immigration policy update gives a summary of developments in Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Obama administration. Topics include:
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Posted by Tammy Alexander
At the end of April, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), S.1925. The House, however, is set to vote on a bill this week (H.R. 4970) that would roll back protections for immigrant survivors of violence. Take action.
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Posted by Tammy Alexander
Join this call to hear more about private prisons and immigrant detention, the story of United Methodist Church divestment, and ways you can push back against the increasing influence of the private prison industry in policy and electoral matters.
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Posted by Tammy Alexander
On May 17, immigrant youth, along with allies across the country, will issue a “Declaration of DREAMS.” Through the Right to Dream campaign, United We Dream (UWD) is launching a nationwide call to President Obama for real and lasting relief for DREAMers and their communities.
Click here to find out how you can participate.
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Posted by Tammy Alexander
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Talks held between Iran and the P5+1 (U.S., U.K., Russia, France, China, Germany) on April 14 were described as “positive” and a subsequent round of discussions is set for late May in Baghdad.
This is a welcome step, as diplomacy is essential if the differences between the U.S. and Iranian governments are ever to be resolved. Congress’ actions can either undermine or support diplomatic talks. It is critical that they hear constituent support for diplomacy.
Read more and encourage your Members of Congress to support diplomacy with Iran and to oppose actions that would undermine diplomatic efforts.
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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach
Please join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s Monday, April 2nd grassroots call at 4:00PM EDT on immigration detention. Anna Campbell from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service will give an update on a new community support network, their visitation ministry, and new resources. More information
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Posted by Tammy Alexander
Before March 31 sign a petition to President Obama urging him to move us closer to a nuclear weapons free world.
In the coming weeks, President Obama will write new guidance that will lead to a new nuclear war plan and new requirements for the size and structure of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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Posted by Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach
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