Ten (More) Reasons to Support Immigration Reform- Janelle Tupper
There are many reasons to support comprehensive immigration reform. As Christians, we point to the Biblical call to welcome the stranger and love our neighbors as top reasons for our support. We refer to the God-given dignity of each person, acknowledging that God created and loves each person, regardless of their immigration status.
Conservatives, Progressives Call for Action on Immigration Reform - Ivone Guillen
Today, both progressive and conservative leaders from the business, law enforcement, and faith communities came together in Washington, D.C., during the two-day National Strategy Session to launch a new consensus around immigration reform.
Leaders launched the event with a press conference highlighting our broken immigration system — which affects all sectors of society — and urged immigration reform in 2013 that includes legalization and path towards citizenship.
Bibles, Badges, and Business: Forging Consensus on Immigration Reform - Jim Wallis
Editor's Note: The following is a statement by Jim Wallis given at the kickoff of the National Strategy Session — a gathering faith, law enforcement, and business leaders who are reaching consensus on common-sense immigration reform. Throughout the week, the group is calling on Congress to create a road to citizenship for immigrants contributing to our society. You can follow a live stream of the press conference and strategy sessionsHERE.
Immigration reform tactics create division in Congress - CCIR Team
That immigration reform will be a priority for Congress this year has quickly cemented as the conventional wisdom, but political leaders are beginning to divide on the best way to achieve reform.
Georgia Considers Appeal to Immigration Ruling - CCIR Team
Officials in the state of Georgia have 90 days to decide whether or not to appeal a recent court decision that struck down a key part of their anti-immigrant law, which provides penalties to those who knowingly transport or harbor undocumented immigrants while committing other crimes.
Georgia Considers Appeal to Immigration Ruling - CCIR Team
Officials in the state of Georgia have 90 days to decide whether or not to appeal a recent court decision that struck down a key part of their anti-immigrant law, which provides penalties to those who knowingly transport or harbor undocumented immigrants while committing other crimes.
Been There, Bordered That. So Why Are We Still So Afraid? - Maryada Vallet
The Angels of Advent are saying, "Do not be afraid" -- we bring good news of immigration reform.
And what does fear do to us?
We disregard the good news at our doorstep, the opportunity to live with Jesus among us, and keep on building walls at our threshold. Perhaps that's why the angels of the Bible repeat this admonishment -- Do Not Be Afraid -- over and over again, for fear inhibits our ability to see and hear a new vision.
Obama’s Immigration Opportunity - Ivone Guillen
As President Barack Obama prepares for a second term, immigration reform is rumored to be at the top of his agenda. With conservative opinion on the issue shifting, a unique opportunity exists to fix our nation’s broken immigration system. Americans are eager to see the president and Congress make progress on this unnecessarily vexing issue.
Linguists Share Truth Behind Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ - Janelle Tupper
As it becomes increasingly clear that immigration reform will be on the political agenda this coming year, we are reminded that the words we use to discuss immigration matter. After all, they reflect our opinions and viewpoints, and they influence the way we view the world.
Massachusetts Offers In-State Tuition for DACA recipients- CCIR Team
At a time when some state leaders — including Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman — vowed to deny public benefits to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, yesterday Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick sent a different message to DREAMers.
Under a new policy laid out by Patrick, undocumented immigrants who have been approved under DACA will qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges.
