In Wake of Election Outcomes, Interfaith Immigration Coalition Re-Commits to Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees and Newcomers
Washington, DC— Across the diverse faith traditions part of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, welcoming and loving our neighbors is central to our sacred texts and core teachings. Understanding that the policies that may be in store in the next administration–mass deportation, family separation, curtailing access to protection from persecution–may profoundly impact families and vulnerable people on the move and at the border, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition recommits to the critical work of accompaniment, solidarity and action alongside immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, TPS beneficiaries and others impacted.
Faith Leaders Celebrate Biden Administration’s New Refugee Admissions Goal of 125k and Success in Resettling 100k Last Year
Washington, DC – The Interfaith Immigration Coalition applauds President Biden’s issuance of the FY 2025 Presidential Determination, with an admissions goal of resettling 125,000 refugees over the next year. After historic lows under the previous administration, the Biden Administration has made incredible progress in rebuilding the U.S. refugee admissions program (USRAP).
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition Launches #ThisIsWelcome, a Hub for Stories of Welcome with a Faith Petition for Decisionmakers
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), a coalition of over 50 national faith-based organizations, launches #ThisIsWelcome, a project that highlights the power of stories of accompaniment with resources for reclaiming the nation’s spirit of welcome.
Faith Leaders Condemn Biden Administration’s Decision to Solidify Harmful Restriction on Access to Asylum
Washington, DC – Faith Leaders from across different traditions and members of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition denounce the Biden administration’s Final Rule to “Secure the Border,” which would solidify restrictions on asylum access at the U.S. southern border.