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Resources for the DREAM Act

 

  • USCCB Chairman Calls Senate Vote on Dream Act A Setback, Not a Defeat
    On behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, I express my gratitude to those elected officials who did the right thing and voted for this important bill. | En Español

  • 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)

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JFI Parish Kit

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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
  • Highlights of the 2012 USCCB-CLINIC National Immigration Conference:
      • - Opening address by Bishop Wester.
      • - Bishop Nevares' opening Mass homily.
      • - See the conference agenda.
      • - Read the news clips | Conference pic-
        tures (from the Intermountain Catholic)

Statements

  • Archbishop José H. Gomez Op-Ed on SCOTUS, SB 1070: "Human dignity not up for debate."
  • Statement from the Bishops of the State of Mississippi
  • Letter from the Hispanic/Latino Bishops to Immigrants | En Español
  • USCCB Chairman applauds new 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
More Statements »

JFI in the News

  • Cincinnati Enquirer: Local groups watching court's immigration ruling
  • 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
  • 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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