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
Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding Arizona’s SB1070 immigration law. Have questions about the case? Check out the top link on our immigration page for resources on the law and the court case.
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Posted by Tammy Alexander
Tammy Alexander writes about immigration and family separation in the Mennonite World Review.
The stories are heartbreaking. More than 5,000 children are in foster care because one or both of their parents has been deported or is in immigration detention. Many of these parents may never see their children again.
Once detained, immigrants are often transferred to facilities hundreds of miles from their homes, are unable to attend court hearings on parental custody, and have their parental rights terminated after an absence of several months.
Read the entire article here.
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Posted by jesseeppfransen
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
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