“Public Charge” Rule Unfairly Attacks Immigrant Children and Families
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” … Read more
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Myths & Facts About Immigration in the U.S.
Equip yourself with the facts and urge Congress to implement practical and compassionate immigration reform today. On the “National Emergency” On the Wall How to Take … Read more
Immigration Detention: Add Your Voice to the Conversation
Recognizing that the conditions of detention for immigration purposes have deteriorated over the last several years, the Commission of Civil Rights recently voted to appoint … Read more
Now is the Time to Speak Out for Refugees
American leadership on humanitarian matters, including refugee resettlement, has taken a heavy blow over the last two years. In 2016, the annual refugee ceiling for … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security’s Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the Border
Written Statement of Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of LIRS (Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) For a Hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee … Read more
Our Afghan Allies Need Your Help
Our Afghan allies need your help. Since 2002, the U.S. Government has employed Afghan allies to serve alongside U.S. troops, diplomats, and other government employees … Read more