World Refugee Day Materials Remember the world's refugees on June 20 with resources from LIRS. Click here for materials to help you plan for and celebrate World Refugee Day as an individual, congregation, agency or community.
New Sanctuary Movement The New Sanctuary Movement is a national immigrants' rights initiative by conscientious congregations responding to unjust deportations. A recent LIRS memo desribes the movement and addresses the legal liabilities of providing sanctuary to undocumented immigrants. Read more (PDF*).
Comprehensive Immigration Reform The U.S. immigration system is broken. With more than 10 million undocumented immigrants in the United States who are integral to our economic and cultural fabric, we need to protect their families, guard their rights, welcome them out of the shadows, and provide them a path to permanence. Read more: on the issue; on troubling local and state anti-immigrant laws.
Material Support Recently enacted laws have had unintended consequences for many refugees and asylum seekers. Meant to protect Americans from terrorists and their supporters, the laws are keeping vulnerable people from resettlement, permanent residency and family reunification. Read more.
Unaccompanied Children The Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act would ensure that unaccompanied children receive fair and humane treatment consistent with our nation’s values and responsibilities. Read more.
Other Opportunities Read more about LIRS's advocacy issues and how you can speak out for those whose voices have been muted by unjust policies and inhospitable attitudes.
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