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.
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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.
The Biden Administration’s decision to pursue construction of a border wall in south Texas is a significant disappointment and a betrayal of our responsibility to welcome people seeking safety.
Faith organizations respond to new measures at the border that place further burdens on migrants and asylum seekers in need of protection.
As people of faith, we are grateful that over 400,000 individuals will experience peace and security due to the extension of TPS for Venezuelans and Afghanistan. However, we continue to call for an overarching investment in a humane and compassionate asylum system that will welcome the persecuted, the vulnerable, and those in need of safety.