Press Room | LIRS

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is uniquely positioned to provide commentary, context, and expert insight on refugee resettlement, federal immigration policy, care and custody of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children, and community engagement. Please find below our most recent press releases and featured stories.

Recent Press Releases

No Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Resettled in FY2021

April 13, 2021

LIRS urges House to pass the American Dream and Promise Act

March 17, 2021

LIRS Calls on President Biden to Issue Revised Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions

March 17, 2021

Biden Administration Terminates Trump Memo Impacting Reunification of Unaccompanied Migrant Children with their U.S.-based Sponsors

March 12, 2021

Biden Administration to Restart Central American Minors Program

March 10, 2021

568 FAITH LEADERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO PASS THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 2021

March 4, 2021

Featured Press

How Foster Families Are Stepping Up to House Unaccompanied Children Arriving at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Separated immigrant children are all over the U.S. now, far from parents who don’t know where they are

Religious Refugee Resettlement Agencies Say Trump’s Travel Ban Was ‘Net Loss’ For U.S.

U.S. Refugee Program 'On Life Support,' Facing Big Challenges

Explaining Trump’s Executive Order on Family Separation

These pen-pal programs for immigrants in detention are a way to show you care

US Sets Refugee Admissions at Historic Low

Where to Go for Thanksgiving if "Home" Isn't an Option

What Are Tender Age Shelters? Migrant Toddlers & Babies Are Being Sent To Them Alone

Featured Video

MSNBC: Acting DHS Chief Defends Separating Migrant Families

CBSN: Clergy Mobilize To Support Immigrants Amid Raid Threats

Play Video

HillTV: How To Disrupt For-Profit Migrant Facilities

MSNBC: Families Torn Apart By Zero Tolerance Policy

CNN: Responding to Unaccompanied Migrant Children

About Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

Founded in 1939, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the United States. It is nationally recognized for its leadership advocating with refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, immigrants in detention, families fractured by migration and other vulnerable populations. Through nearly 80 years of service and advocacy, LIRS has helped over 500,000 migrants and refugees rebuild their lives in America.

For press inquiries, please contact Timothy Young at tyoung@lirs.org or call 443-257-6310.