Immigration Justice

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“You Belong Here, Fully and Equally”: Faith Leaders React to Supreme Court Decision on Citizenship

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Trump v. Barbara, invalidating the Trump administration’s Executive Order that would have ended birthright citizenship in the United States. Following are quotes from members of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition. To interview IIC members, contact [email protected]. Mary Katherine Morn, President […]

Faith Voices Denounce Discriminatory Travel Bans as Contrary to Values

Washington, DC – President Trump again invoked national security to declare new travel bans and restrictions impacting 19 nations which will disrupt the lives of tens of thousands of close family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents as well as countless non-immigrant visa applicants. A failed policy of […]

Faith Organizations Decry “Immoral” House Reconciliation Bill

Washington, DC – On Thursday, May 22, the U.S. The House of Representatives voted to advance a reconciliation bill that increases funding for immigration enforcement while significantly reducing support for programs that serve vulnerable people. The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) members are deeply disappointed by the House’s passage of the […]

People of Faith Organize Against Mass Deportation Funding

Washington, DC – On April 10, 85 national and local faith organizations sent a letter to the House and Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees urging them to consider the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of all immigrants as Congress drafts the budget reconciliation bill. Congress is working on a […]