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Recent Press Releases

Federal Judge Grants LIRS’ Motion to Block Executive Order on Refugee Resettlement

January 15, 2020

LIRS Statement on Texas Decision to Opt Out of Refugee Resettlement

January 10, 2020

Latest Developments on Refugee Resettlement Consent

January 2, 2020

LIRS, CWS and HIAS File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Executive Order Allowing States and Localities to Block Refugee Resettlement

November 20, 2019

LIRS Condemns DHS Proposal to Limit Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

November 13, 2019

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Launches Fifth Annual “Hope for the Holidays” Campaign

November 13, 2019

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Trump’s tent cities are an enormous waste of money. There are better options.

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. To Limit The Number Of Refugees Allowed Entry To 30,000

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

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MSNBC: Acting DHS Chief Defends Separating Migrant Families
July 17th 2019

CBSN: Clergy Mobilize To Support Immigrants Amid Raid Threats
July 18th 2019

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HillTV: How To Disrupt For-Profit Migrant Facilities
July 16th 2019

MSNBC: Families Torn Apart By Zero Tolerance Policy
June 21st 2018

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 410-230-2700.