immigration reform
In Oval Office, evangelicals press for immigration reform
By Lauren Markoe — November 13, 2013
(RNS) On the same day that House John Boehner signaled that there would be no immigration reform this year, some of the nation’s most prominent evangelical pastors met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday (Nov. 13) to try to advance the issue.
Immigration activists gather for prayer vigil at the ‘Fast for Families’
By Katherine Burgess — November 13, 2013
Many at the event told stories of having themselves immigrated or having friends endure the pains of familial separation due to the immigration system.
Activists to fast on Capitol Hill until Congress passes immigration reform
By Katherine Burgess — November 12, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) “We know that Martin Luther King Jr., were he here today, would be standing here with us," said the Rev. Barbara Williams Skinner, co-chair of the National African American Clergy Network. "Cesar Chavez would be standing with us and Gandhi would be standing with us. We think that’s enough power to change the Congress.”
COMMENTARY: The hidden immigration impact on American churches
By Wesley Granberg-Michaelson — September 23, 2013
(RNS) While millennials are walking out the front door of U.S. congregations, immigrant Christian communities are appearing right around the corner, and sometimes knocking at the back door. And they may hold the key to vitality for American Christianity.
Nuns on the Bus push Congress to pass immigration reform
By Corrie Mitchell — July 25, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) The nuns have teamed up with the bishops and have their eyes set on the 61 GOP Catholic House members. More specifically, they are pinpointing lawmakers from Florida, Texas and California.
Religious groups face uphill fight in House on immigration reform
By Adelle M. Banks — July 19, 2013
(RNS) As the immigration reform debate has moved from the Senate to the House, evangelical leaders will be back on Capitol Hill and Catholic university presidents have urged Catholics in Congress to act. But the question remains: Do these groups really have any influence?
Immigration advocate Jenny Yang overcomes reluctance to speak up
By Deborah Jian Lee — June 13, 2013
(RNS) A movement leader on immigration reform, Jenny Yang was once reluctant to speak up fearing her own identity might be an obstacle to change.
Evangelicals launch $250,000 immigration campaign
By Alan Gomez — May 31, 2013
(RNS) The Southern Baptists' Russell Moore says evangelicals are more aggressive this time around because more immigrants have joined their congregations, giving members a better understanding of who they are.
‘Nuns on the Bus’ kick off immigration tour
By David Gibson — May 29, 2013
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (RNS) With the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop, the “Nuns on the Bus” on Wednesday kicked off a cross-country tour for immigration reform aimed at giving a faith-based push to legislation that is hanging in the balance in Congress.
‘Nuns on the Bus’ will hit the road for immigration reform
By David Gibson — May 1, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) The “Nuns on the Bus” are revving up their engines for another national campaign, only this time the Catholic sisters are taking their mobile platform for social justice along the country’s Southern border to push Congress to pass immigration reform.
Immigration reform gets personal for evangelicals
By Adelle M. Banks — April 11, 2013
(RNS) As Congress appears close to hammering out a new immigration policy, religious leaders -- and especially evangelicals -- say personal encounters with immigrants have prompted them to advocate for reform.
Methodist bishop Minerva Carcano on front lines of immigration battle
By Lilly Fowler — March 8, 2013
PASADENA, Calif. (RNS) When United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño talks about tussling with political bigwigs on the topic of immigration reform, she is poised, yet forceful.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Congress must address real roots of immigration
By David Beckmann — February 26, 2013
(RNS) Any discussion of immigration reform must recognize the international causes that drive unauthorized migration to the United States: hunger, poverty, lack of economic opportunity and inequality.
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