Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court is weighing a challenge to the protected principle that virtually every child born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. Birthright citizenship offers individuals the chance to be fully recognized as part of this nation and is central to who we are […]
Faith Leaders
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Washington, DC — As people of diverse faith traditions, we condemn the use of violence, especially all forms of political violence. We are united in praying for the victims and the families of the National Guard Members targeted in the recent, tragic, DC shooting. Responding to violence with systemic harm […]
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 […]
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 […]
Faith leaders Across Traditions are United in Welcoming Haitians and All People Seeking Safety and Refuge Washington, DC – Following the recent false statements targeting Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, several faith leaders denounced the statements as dehumanizing, racist, and incongruent to the sacred call to love our neighbor as we […]