Office of Immigration Issues
Office of Immigration Issues
Now is the time to prepare for possible immigration reform. Media reports have highlighted statements from Democrats, Republicans, pundits, Evangelicals, and the President all calling for immigration reform. Over the coming weeks proposals will be made and there will most likely be little time to review them.
Start preparing by educating your congregation and community about the need for reform. Utilize the newly updated Comprehensive Immigration Reform Tool Kit and prayerful discern how God is calling you to ensure that our immigration policy is one that is just and fair.
- Download the Tool Kit here (PDF) Spanish (PDF)
- Immigration Status 101 (PDF)
- Comprehensive Immigration Reform Handout (PDF)
Check back often as new resources are being developed.
Happy New Year!
Take action on immigration reform by sending your Senators a post card wishing them a Happy New Year and urging them to work for justice for aspiring Americans. Download the post card, print, and mail to both your Senators. Please share these with your congregation and community!
News & Statements
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Addressing immigration reform
April 18, 2013
While the press conference for the release of the Gang of 8—a bipartisan group of eight Senators who were appointed to craft a proposal for comprehensive immigration reform—to officially introduce their proposed legislation* to the American public has been postponed due to the tragedy in Boston on Monday, an outline of the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013” has been released.
The Gang of 8 has negotiated and compromised to come to agreement on this proposed legislation. Their cooperation and hard work to fix our broken immigration system is commendable. We applaud their efforts and join them in the call that this is the time for reform. This is the year for justice and a commonsense immigration plan.
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Sobre la reforma de inmigración
- April 17, 2013
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Immigrants in Detention and Solitary Confinement
- April 9, 2013
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National Day of Action in Support of Immigration Reform April 10, 2013
- March 27, 2013
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A Pastoral Letter from the Stated Clerk on Reuniting Families
- February 22, 2013
About This Department
The Office of Immigration Issues was created upon a resolution passed at the 216th General Assembly (2004) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The department communicates with middle governing bodies, PC(USA) entities and ecumenical agencies on immigration issues and policies. They also provide regular updates, reliable advice and counsel to presbyteries and pastors whose members have immigration questions or issues.