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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

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Resources

  • Excerpts from Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope
  • Chart of ICE response to the S-Comm Task Force Recommendations.
  • 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?
  • Immigration Policy Center: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions
  • U.S. Catholic Bishops and Immigration Educational Website

Statements

  • Illinois Catholic Conference praises state Senate passage of temporary licenses for immigrants
  • Statement from the Bishops of the State of Mississippi
  • Letter from the Hispanic/Latino Bishops to Immigrants | En Español
  • 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
  • Catholic Church's Position on Immigration Reform
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JFI in the News

  • Huffington Post: Senate Immigration Bill Criticized By Advocates
  • Christian Science Monitor: A part of immigration reform even critics like: integrating new Americans
  • The Hill: Asian lawmakers fear changes to program would keep families apart
  • NY Times: Senate Plan Alters Waiting Periods for Immigration
  • Washington Post: Senators consider reduction in family visas as part of deal
  • Yakima Herald: Bishop Tyson: Immigration reform is for ‘common good’
  • CatholicPhilly.com: Justice, prudence and immigration reform
  • Washington Post: Effort to change immigration law sparks battle within GOP
  • NY Times: Senators look at past failures for lessons on immigration overhaul
  • St. Louis Review: Archbishop joins voices urging Obama to 'seize moment'
  • Portland Press Herald: Arizona-like law appears to be disfavored in Maine
  • Catholic News Agency: Nebraska law helping pregnant immigrants is praised
  • Oklahoma Catholic Church leaders speak out on immigration
  • From Our Sunday Visitor: Answering Tough Questions About Immigration
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