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Learn the Issues

Resources for the DREAM Act:

    • Busting the DREAM Act Myths: USCCB/MRS' Response to the Most Cited DREAM Myths
    • Analysis of House Version of DREAM Act (as passed Dec. 8, 2010)
    • SUMMARY OF S. 3992: The DREAM ACT
    • DREAM Act advertisement
    • DREAM Act Q&A
    • DREAM Act Talking Points
    • Sample DREAM Act Bulletin Announcement
    • Sample DREAM Act Pulpit Announcement
    • Sample Appointment Request to Congressional/Senate Offices
    • S. 3992 DREAM Act Bill Summary and Status (from the Library of Congress)
    • S. 3287 DREAM Act Bill Summary and Status (from the Library of Congress)
    • From UCLA: The Economic Potential of DREAM Act Beneficiaries
    • Other DREAM Act resources (from the National Immigration Law Center)
    • DREAM Act Fact Sheet (from an allied organization)
    • Cardinal Roger M. Mahony: The DREAM Act is Essential for Our Country's Future
    • DREAM Act Backgrounder (July 2010)

JFI Resources:

  • From Our Sunday Visitor: Answering Tough Questions About Immigration
  • Facts and Figures - FAQs
  • Backgrounders
  • Catholic Bishops' Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  • Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope.
    A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration
    l Spanish Language Version
  • Myths and Facts
  • What Leaders are Saying About Immigration
  • Summary of Democratic Conceptual Proposal for Immigration Reform (April 2010)
  • The Migration Review: A newsletter on migration related issues of importance to the U.S. Catholic Bishops

Highlights of the 2012
USCCB-CLINIC
National Immigration Conference

- Opening address by Bishop Wester.
- Bishop Nevares' homily for the opening Mass.
- See the conference agenda.
- Read the news clips.
- View conference photos (courtesy of the Intermountain Catholic).

 

JFI Parish Kit

The parish kit explains the USCCB's position on immigration and contains tools for parish organizing.

Resources

  • Issue Briefs:
    - 287(g) and Secure Communities: The Facts about Local Immigration Law Enforcement.
    - Birthright Citizenship: The Real Story.
    - Why Don't They Come Here Legally?
  • Explanation of the DHS’ Deportation Policy (announced Aug. 18, 2011)
  • Immigration Policy Center: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions
  • U.S. Catholic Bishops and Immigration Educational Website
  • 'Best Practices' for Parish Organizing
  • Excerpts from Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope

Statements

  • USCCB Chairman applauds new deportation policy
  • Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi: "This law attacks our very understanding of what it means to be a Christian."
  • Archbishop José H. Gomez at the 129th Knights of Columbus conference
  • Pastoral Statement on Immigration by the Catholic Bishops of Georgia
  • Bishop Paul J. Swain: Statement on Immigration
  • Testimony on E-Verify (Feb. 2011)
More Statements »

JFI in the News

  • Advocates say tough new state laws make immigration reform more urgent
  • New York Times: Fewer Youths to be Deported in New Policy
  • Michigan Bishops urge support for immigrants, undocumented
  • National Catholic Reporter: Welcoming the stranger essential to faith
  • Oklahoma Catholic Church leaders speak out on immigration
  • From Our Sunday Visitor: Answering Tough Questions About Immigration
"In the News" Archives »

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