Statement on Lengthening Detention Time of Immigrant Families With Children
August 21, 2019; For Immediate Release Statement on Trump Proposal to Lengthen Detention Time Of Immigrant Families With Children In the latest attack on the…
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For 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.
Through the Long Welcome, we help ensure that refugees and migrants are protected, embraced, and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities.
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The term asylum seeker is often in the news these days, but can you correctly answer these questions about those who flee the unimaginable? You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 10:19 August 12, 2019; For Immediate Release “Public Charge”…
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“Public Charge” Rule Unfairly Attacks Immigrant Children and Families