Memorial Day Recess Immigration Reform 5.24.13- 6.3.13 Field Toolkit Photo: Faith Leaders Pray in Hart Senate building during Senate Judiciary Mark Up Overview: For the last few months, people of faith have dominated news headlines and defined the terms of the national debate for comprehensive immigration reform. People of faith have been an extremely important [...]
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Ecumenical Fly In Day Brings Great Results at Mark Up on S. 744
The power of faith leaders coming to meet with their Senators and Representatives continues to impress me. Faith leaders from key states such as Arizona, Utah, Texas and South Carolina came to meet with their Senators on the Judiciary Committee and urge them to pass amendments that support immigrant welcoming policies. CWS collaborated with United Methodist [...]
URGENT Action Alert for Amendments: CALLS needed MONDAY, May 13 & TUESDAY, May 14
URGENT Action Alert: CALLS needed MONDAY, May 13 & TUESDAY, May 14 On Tuesday, May 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments relating to employment-based visas in the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Judiciary committee members need to hear from people of faith across the country – not just those who live [...]
Interfaith Efforts Win Gains on May 9th Senate Amendment Process
We WON on many amendments. The worst amendments were defeated, and no increases to the triggers passed. It will be really important to keep this up for the next day of amendments - Tuesday, May 14th. We know that amendments to Title II – the path to citizenship – will be discussed. We will send an [...]
Faith Message Commonsense Immigration Reform May 9 Day of Title 1 Border Amendments
Rev. Randy Mayer of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ and Sonoran Arizona Border Coalition on Commonsense Immigration Reform the Day of Title 1 Border Amendments May 9th, 2013 I come from the hot borderlands of Arizona, a place of great beauty, serenity—a place where people throughout the ages have learned to depend on each [...]
Immigration Reform Amendments – Call Senate Judiciary Committee Today May 9th
May 9, 2013 TODAY is the first day that the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments on the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Today they will consider amendments on the bill’s border provisions. Judiciary committee members need to hear from all people of faith across the country – not just those who live in their states [...]
TODAY!! Call your Senators during CIR Amendment Mark-Up!
May 9, 2013 Immigration Reform Amendments – Call on Today TODAY is the first day that the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments on the bipartisan immigration bill, S. 744. Today they will consider amendments on the bill’s border provisions. Judiciary committee members need to hear from all people of faith across the country – not [...]
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Monthly Webinar on Amendment Strategy for Senate Bill
National Interfaith Webinar on How YOU Can Protect and Improve the Senate “Gang of 8” Immigration Bill Starting May 9th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the markup on the bi-partisan comprehensive immigration bill, S.744*. This will be the first opportunity for Senators to amend the bill, which could improve or weaken it. We need [...]
Ruth’s Journey: A Groundbreaking Discussion on Women & Immigration
Durham-Area Women of Faith Host “Ruth’s Journey,” A Groundbreaking Discussion on Women & Immigration Exploring the Biblical imperative for immigration reform (Durham, North Carolina) – On Friday, local women of faith joined with their fellow sisters in the business and civic community at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church for “Ruth’s Journey,” a one of a kind [...]
TUESDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT: Call Congress EVERY TUESDAY for FAMILY UNITY in IMMIGRATION REFORM
Background: As we advocate for immigration reform, we are opposed to provisions in S.744 that would eliminate the ability of U.S. citizens to sponsor their siblings and their married children over the age of 30. THIS WEEK, the Senate Judiciary will consider various amendments to restore these family categories or at least make it [...]
