As the Senate prepares to vote on a bill that would drastically change the U.S. immigration and asylum systems, 662 faith leaders and 155 faith-based organizations and congregations have sent a letter urging Congress to uphold our moral and legal responsibility to welcome people seeking safety.
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As the fate of the U.S. asylum system hangs in the balance, 235 religious leaders and 143 national, state, and local faith-based organizations have sent a letter to the White House urging the Biden administration to reject the extreme, anti-immigrant proposals that are being considered as part of a supplemental aid package.
More than 200 faith leaders across the country have sent a letter urging President Biden to reunite immigrant families stuck in visa backlogs this holiday season.
As a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators negotiate President Biden’s supplemental funding request this week, faith groups are continuing to urge lawmakers to safeguard critical asylum protections.
Diverse faith groups and leaders decry anti-asylum measures have been included in recent Senate budget proposals, as they would have a far-reaching and devastating impact on individuals, children, and families seeking safety.