Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service

On October 1, 2010, over 3,000 migrants who are elderly or disabled are in danger of losing a critical financial lifeline. Ask Congress to support an extension of modest benefits for these vulnerable newcomers.

In August 2010, Congress passed legislation to increase federal resources at the U.S-Mexico border but has not taken action to advance fair and humane immigration reform. Urge your members of Congress to support comprehensive immigration reform.

Ask Congress and the Obama administration to reform the immigration detention system, which fails to provide basic due process rights, adequate medical care and safe alternative detention programs for vulnerable populations.

Express your concern about the enactment of Arizona's SB 1070 and encourage other elected officials to oppose harsh enforcement actions that create a culture of fear in our communities and curtail public safety.

In response to the media coverage of President Obama's major speech on immigration, we encourage you to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.

Support legislation that enhances protections for families during immigration enforcement actions.

Ask Congress to support legislation that protects refugees and asylum seekers who arrive on U.S. shores in search of refuge.

Urge the President of the United States and Maryland's Governor, state legislators, and members of Congress to support fair and humane comprehensive immigration reform and to oppose harmful state proposals that would create a culture of fear in our communities and curtail public safety.

Ask your elected officials to protect torture survivors who are jailed by U.S. immigration authorities.

Support Haitians who are trying to join relatives in the United States.

Support legislation that enables immigrant families to reunite more quickly and protect families from being separated.

We invite you to share your story with President Obama and your elected officials about the importance of our families and why the immigration system should protect families, not separate them.

Urge Minnesota's Legislators, Governor, and Members of Congress to oppose HF 3830, a strict immigration enforcement proposal that would create a culture of fear in our communities and curtail public safety.

In response to the recent injunction to the enactment of Arizona's SB 1070, please write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing concerns for the immigrants in your community.