Massachusetts Offers In-State Tuition for DACA recipients- CCIR Team
At a time when some state leaders — including Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman — vowed to deny public benefits to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, yesterday...
View ArticleLinguists Share Truth Behind Term ‘Illegal Immigrant’ - Janelle Tupper
As it becomes increasingly clear that immigration reform will be on the political agenda this coming year, we are reminded that the words we use to discuss immigration matter. After all, they reflect...
View ArticleObama’s Immigration Opportunity - Ivone Guillen
As President Barack Obama prepares for a second term, immigration reform is rumored to be at the top of his agenda. With conservative opinion on the issue shifting, a unique opportunity exists to fix...
View ArticleBeen There, Bordered That. So Why Are We Still So Afraid? - Maryada Vallet
The Angels of Advent are saying, "Do not be afraid" -- we bring good news of immigration reform. And what does fear do to us? The Angels of Advent are saying, "Do not be afraid" -- we bring good news...
View ArticleGeorgia Considers Appeal to Immigration Ruling - CCIR Team
Officials in the state of Georgia have 90 days to decide whether or not to appeal a recent court decision that struck down a key part of their anti-immigrant law, which provides penalties to those...
View ArticleGeorgia Considers Appeal to Immigration Ruling - CCIR Team
Officials in the state of Georgia have 90 days to decide whether or not to appeal a recent court decision that struck down a key part of their anti-immigrant law, which provides penalties to those who...
View ArticleImmigration reform tactics create division in Congress - CCIR Team
That immigration reform will be a priority for Congress this year has quickly cemented as the conventional wisdom, but political leaders are beginning to divide on the best way to achieve reform....
View ArticleBibles, Badges, and Business: Forging Consensus on Immigration Reform - Jim...
Plus, the immigrants, even undocumented immigrants have become part of “us” in the body of Christ. They indeed are the largest growing community in our churches…They literally sustain businesses,...
View ArticleConservatives, Progressives Call for Action on Immigration Reform - Ivone...
Both progressive and conservative leaders from the business, law enforcement, and faith communities came together in Washington, D.C., during the two-day National Strategy Session to launch a new...
View ArticleTen (More) Reasons to Support Immigration Reform- Janelle Tupper
There are many reasons to support comprehensive immigration reform. As Christians, we point to the Biblical call to welcome the stranger and love our neighbors as top reasons for our support. We refer...
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