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Immigration Reform could be Considered by Congress
With the expectation that comprehensive immigration reform could soon be considered by Congress, it is important that supporters of reform make their voices heard on Capitol Hill. For this reason, the Justice for Immigrants Campaign has initiated a postcard campaign to urge Congress to pass reform legislation.
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Immigration Reform remains a priority for President, Senate leaders
January 27, 2010In his State of the Union speech to Congress January 27, President Obama reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to immigration reform, calling on Congress to “continue the work of fixing our broken immigration system to secure our borders, enforce our laws and ensure that everyone who plays by the rules can contribute to our economy and enrich our nation.” In comments made subsequent to the President’s speech, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) restated his commitment to moving immigration reform this year: “It is something we are committed to do. And we will do it as soon as we can.” Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) offered that he was making “good progress” in negotiating a bipartisan bill with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Faith groups plan large mobilization on the Washington National Mall March 21
January 27, 2010A coalition of faith groups, including the Justice for Immigrants (JFI) campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), is planning a large mobilization for immigration reform on the Washington National Mall Sunday March 21, 2010.
On the Feast of Epiphany, USCCB Chairmen launch new JFI website, postcard campaign for immigration reform
January 6, 2010On January 6th, Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, and Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany, chairman of the USCCB International Policy Committee, launched a new Justice for Immigrants (JFI) website and a new postcard campaign for Catholics. During a telephonic press event, the two chairmen outlined plans by the Catholic Church to work to enact comprehensive immigration reform in 2010.
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USCCB calls House immigration bill an important first step in legislative process
December 23, 2009
In a letter dated December 23, 2009, Bishop John Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, Utah, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, welcomed the introduction of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP), legislation to reform the U.S. immigration system. The legislation has been introduced by Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) and 69 other cosponsors.
Letter to the Senate
USCCB opposes Senate health care legislation, citing deficiencies in immigration, other issues
December 22, 2009In a letter to the full Senate December 22, the USCCB opposed the Senate version of health-care legislation, citing “deficiencies” in the area of immigrant access to health-care, pro-life protections, and affordability provisions. The letter was signed by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, archbishop of Houston, Texas, and chairman of the Pro-Life Committee of the USCCB; Bishop John Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, Utah, and chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration; and William Murphy, chairman of the Domestic Policy Committee of the USCCB and bishop of the diocese of Rockville Centre, New York.
News Release | Letter to the Senate
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