Frequently Asked Questions: Refugee Ceiling and the Presidential Determination
This year, LIRS is gravely concerned that the President will seek to use the Presidential Determination to further gut U.S. refugee resettlement.
Inside Look
10 Reasons Why America Needs Refugees
Aside from the deep moral responsibility we have to welcome refugees during the worst global displacement crisis in history, there are a lot of practical, political, and economic reasons why America needs to open its doors to refugees.
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
A Special Mother’s Day Message from Krish
Krish O’mara Vignarajah President & CEO of LIRS As a new mother myself, I wanted to ask if you could take a moment to consider … Read more
Celebrating the New Year with a Legacy and a Vision
On behalf of all of us at LIRS, we wish you a Happy New Year! Did you know that 2019 marks 80 years of Lutheran … 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
Frequently Asked Questions: Birthright Citizenship
Immigration has been a hot topic for headlines, and most recently the Administration has raised questions about birthright citizenship — a legal right afforded to … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions: The Caravan Approaching Our Border
*This post was updated on Dec. 11, 2018 to reflect new information.* On October 12, 2018, a small group of Hondurans, fewer than 200 individuals, … Read more
Asylum Seekers’ Rights Are Under Attack
Securing asylum status in the U.S. has never been easy, but over the last year, the Administration has sought to systematically dismantle protections for asylum … Read more