For over 80 years, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has been a champion for refugees and migrants from around the globe.
Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who have found safety and hope in America’s communities.
Our history reflects American Lutherans’ deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need.
Through the Long Welcome, we help ensure that refugees and migrants are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2022 Contact: Erin Taylor | etaylor@lirs.org | 267-250-8829 BALTIMORE, MD – In response to news that the U.S. House of Representatives has left… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2022 Contact: Timothy Young | tyoung@lirs.org | 443-257-6310 Washington, D.C. — The Biden administration today announced a new parole program, dubbed Uniting for… On April 1, 2022 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officially announced the termination of Title 42, a Trump-era policy that effectively halted long-standing asylum…
Failure to Include Afghan Adjustment Act Represents a Mission Unfinished and a Promise Unfulfilled
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What Should Welcome Look Like After Title 42?
