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Migration Memos

September/October 2012         April 2012

July/August 2012                    March 2012

June 2012

May 2012

 

Recent Letters

  • USCCB Letter to U.S. Representatives regarding H.R. 6429 (STEM visas).
  • USCCB/MRS sign-on letter to H.R. 4970 (VAWA Reauthorization).
  • Recommendations for the FY 2013 DHS Appropriations Bill.
  • Letters to the President and Congress asking they reassert authority on immigration law.
  • Faith leaders' immigration reform letter to the President.
  • Support Expansion of the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s (EOIR). Legal Orientation Program (LOP).

 

Testimony

  • Testimony of Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and Chairman, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Before the Senate Judiciary Committee On Comprehensive Immigration Reform - February 12, 2013
  • USCCB testimony to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security - April 24, 2012

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JFI Parish Kit

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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
More Statements »

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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