LIRS Statement on Resettlement Flight Suspension
LIRS Statement on Resettlement Flight suspension For Immediate Release: March 17, 2020 Contact: Timothy Young | tyoung@lirs.org | 443-257-310 Washington D.C. – Today the United … Read more
LIRS Statement on COVID-19
LIRS Statement on COVID-19 Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is taking the COVID-19 outbreak seriously as a global threat to all. During these trying … Read more
LIRS Celebrates MPP Injunction
LIRS Statement on 9th Circuit Injunction of Remain in Mexico Policy For Immediate Release: February 28, 2020 Contact: Tim Young | tyoung@lirs.org | 443-257-6310 Baltimore, … Read more
LIRS Opposes Expansion of the Travel Ban
LIRS Strongly Opposes The Expansion of Travel Ban Restrictions For Immediate Release: January 31, 2020 Contact: Tim Young | tyoung@lirs.org | 443-257-6310 Baltimore, MD – On … Read more
Federal Judge Grants LIRS’ Motion to Block Executive Order on Refugee Resettlement
In a Victory for Refugee Resettlement, Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration Executive Order For Immediate Release: January 15, 2020 Contact: Tim Young … Read more
LIRS Statement on Texas Decision to Opt Out of Refugee Resettlement
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Profoundly Disappointed by Texas Governor’s Decision to Opt Out of Refugee Resettlement In response to Governor Abbott’s decision to block … Read more
Latest Developments on Refugee Resettlement Consent
Latest Developments on refugee resettlement consent As a result of the Trump administration’s recent executive order allowing states and localities to block refugee resettlement in … Read more
LIRS, CWS and HIAS File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Executive Order Allowing States and Localities to Block Refugee Resettlement
LIRS, CWS and HIAS File Lawsuit challenging trump administration executive order allowing state and local officials to block refugee resettlement For Immediate Release: November 21, … Read more
LIRS Condemns DHS Proposal to Limit Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Condemns dhs rule proposal to limit work authorization for asylum seekers For Immediate Release: November 13, 2019 Contact: Tim Young | … Read more