Immigration
Stories on U.S. immigration and policies. Also international developments on immigration.
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Letter from the Evangelical Immigration Table
Dear friends, Shortly after the Department of Homeland Security announced a new policy last week that would significantly harm international students whose colleges, universities or seminaries make the decision (inRead More
In their letter, [Russell] Moore and the other EIT members asked Trump to urge leaders in Congress "publicly and consistently" to adopt a measure that establishes a pathway for Dreamers...
Moore, others ask Trump not to rescind DACA
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, July 9, 2020 (BP) — Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore and other evangelical Christian leaders have asked President Trump to hold off on another effort toRead More
But according to a new report released Friday (July 10) from two Christian groups, the president is falling short of that goal when it comes to Christian refugees.
Evangelical, Catholic leaders say Trump has left persecuted Christians in danger
by: Jack Jenkins July 10, 2020 (RNS) — For years, Donald Trump and administration officials have championed protecting religious freedom abroad — including for Christians persecuted for their faith —Read More
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Immigrants with COVID-19 may hesitate to go to hospitals – Chicago Sun-Times
Holy Cross nurse has advice for homebound sufferers facing ‘a beast nobody can control.’ Read Neil Steinberg’s column in the Chicago Sun-Times: Immigrants with COVID-19 may hesitate to go toRead More
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Refugees try to make new start in Chicago as COVID-19 upends daily life: ‘Once we get back to the normal life, we want to walk freely’ – Chicago Tribune
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago resettlement organizations help refugees navigate their new lives as some in essential jobs are on the front lines of the fight. Source: Refugees try toRead More
"Our concern is rooted in our Christian belief that each human life is made in the image of God..."
Top evangelicals urge release of some immigration detainees during virus
by: Paul O’Donnell NEW YORK, April 14, 2020 (AP) — Nine leaders at evangelical Christian organizations are urging the Trump administration to release people from immigration detention facilities “who doRead More
The majority of these people are not violent criminals...
Opinion: Immigrants in detention don’t deserve a death sentence
by: Paul O’Donnell (Alexia Salvatierra) April 4, 2020 (RNS) — Early Sunday morning, a federal court judge ordered immigration authorities to begin to release children in detention to protect themRead More
Discussion and prayer for the multi-ethnic church in Chicagoland
World Relief luncheon discusses multi-ethnic churches
WHEATON, Ill., Feb. 20, 2020 — On Thursday, Feb. 20, church leaders came to a World Relief – DuPage/Aurora luncheon at Faith Covenant Church, Wheaton. Keith Draper, World Relief –Read More
t’s against this Islamophobic backdrop that we need to examine Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to opt out of the United States refugee resettlement program...
Opinion: Texas’ misguided decision on refugees is state-sponsored Islamophobia
by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 15, 2020 (RNS) — Texas always seems to lead the way in hate — quite literally: we account for 10% of the country’s hate groups, manyRead More
The family is praying God would provide an unexpected way for them to stay in the U.S., or at least reduce their time in England.
NAMB (North American Mission Board – SBC), San Diego association back church planter facing deportation
by Liz Tablazon/Biblical Recorder SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17, 2020 (BP) — The San Diego Southern Baptist Association (SDSBA) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB) are standing behind a BritishRead More