Press Releases
USCCB Migration Chairman Lauds AZ Decision
URGES COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
WASHINGTON— As chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City applauded the July 28 decision by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton to halt some of the most controversial provisions of Arizona SB 1070 from going into effect the next day. Bishop Wester lamented the status quo on immigration as “unacceptable” and called for the Federal government to act immediately on immigration reform.
Tucson Bishop Testifes Before Congress
WASHINGTON — Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Arizona, Vice-president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, testified before Congress on the ethical imperative for reform of the U.S. immigration system. He spoke July 14, before the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
CLINIC Promotes Positive Dialogue on Immigration Reform at Annual Convening in New Orleans
Washington, DC – The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) will host its Annual Convening at the JW Marriott downtown hotel in New Orleans, LA from May 19-21. Bringing together more than 250 legal service providers, the conference will offer a wide range of trainings and seminars, and promote advocacy on behalf of immigration reform.
USCCB: IMMIGRATION REFORM FRAMEWORK NEEDS WORK, BUT ‘IMPORTANT FIRST STEP’ IN LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Urge bipartisan action affirming rule of law, human rights in 2010
See need to address root causes of migration
Urge not using immigration reform to promote same-sex marriage
USCCB Migration Chairman Decrys Arizona Law
WASHINGTON, DC— In solidarity with the Catholic bishops of Arizona, Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, issued a statement April 27, opposing the enactment and implementation of Arizona SB 1070, which criminalizes undocumented immigrants.
CLINIC Applauds Bipartisan Efforts for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
March 19, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday afternoon, March 18, 2010, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Lindsey O. Graham (R-SC) announced their blueprint for comprehensive immigration reform in The Washington Post. They outlined four pillars of their plan:
CLINIC Urges Special Protections for Haitian Children & Families
Washington, DC – The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) has joined four national and international social service organizations in urging special protections for Haitian children and families affected by the January 12 earthquake in that country.
Catholic Service Agencies Call for Rigorous Safeguards to Protect Haitian Children
WASHINGTON (USCCB)—In a letter to three Cabinet secretaries February 4, the heads of five major Catholic agencies serving Haitian earthquake victims outlined steps that should be taken to ensure the protection of unaccompanied Haitian childrenin the aftermath of the January 12th earthquake.
Cardinal George Sends Letter to President Obama Requesting TPS for Haitians
In a January 15 letter to President Barack Obama, Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urges the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians living in the U.S.
Below is a copy of the full letter:
Honorable Barack Obama
President
United States of America
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
