This drastic shift in policies has left thousands of people living in the fear of being deported. As a result, even some of the most sacred observances are being abandoned.
Read More »Why are evangelicals supporting immigration reform? Q&A with filmmaker Linda Midgett
The Evangelical Immigration Table commissioned the documentary “The Stranger” to foster evangelical support for immigration reform. Linda Midgett, a graduate of evangelical Wheaton College who produced the 40-minute film, told Religion News Service she hopes ongoing screenings across the country will build a groundswell of support for legislation.
Read More »Effective global open door policies should influence U.S border politics
We are a nation of immigrants, as the saying goes. Despite this obvious fact, we resist tooth and nail the implementation of anything approaching a humane immigration system.
Read More »BRIEF: Women fast at Riverfront Park for immigration reform
Today until 5:30 p.m. a handful of women from across Eastern Washington will be fasting at Riverfront Park to demonstrate to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers that "she must act immediately to end family separations and bring fair immigration reform to a vote in the House."
Read More »BRIEF: Fast 4 Families bus tour to stop in Spokane
Members of the Fast 4 Families Across America Bus Tour will stop in Spokane on Thursday to give a presentation and hold a press conference on immigration reform and pathways to citizenship.
Read More »Immigration protest at Cathy McMorris Rogers’ office ends in arrests
A dozen protesters were arrested Wednesday outside of U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ office in downtown Spokane. They were part of a protest calling on Republicans in the House of Representatives to pass sweeping immigration reform.
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