Fact Checking The Presidential Address on Immigration
The Administration has been pushing an urgent narrative of terrorism at the border, a national security crisis, and why we so desperately need to secure funding … Read more
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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
5 Reasons The Wall Will Not Work
While the Administration touts the wall as the only effective solution to deterring illegal immigration, the facts suggest otherwise. Here are five things to consider as Congress continues to debate appropriations.
A New Home for the Holidays
Sofia* and Ana* walked into a bustling home that they’d never known before. Led by a foster mother and father they’d met just a few … Read more
Celebrating Universal Children’s Day
This Tuesday, November 20th, is Universal Children’s Day! The United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated each year to promote … Read more
7 Ways to Support the LIRS Mission during the Holidays
This holiday, give to a cause that really matters. Your donation to LIRS will enable us to continue providing life-changing services to children and new Americans.
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