(PDF version) May 19, 2016 Dear REAL ID Conference Committee Members: Peace be with you. I write today to ask that, as you negotiate SF 3589 (REAL ID), you not include the language regarding “lawful status” found on Line 6.14 of … Continue reading
Immigration Sunday
Children At Core Of Immigration Case Says Coalition
(April 20, 2016 – The Uptake – by Michael McIntee) VIDEO A coalition of Minnesota groups opposed to ending a program to shield undocumented workers from deportation says you should consider the children. “Every day I leave my house with … Continue reading
Remarks from Mr. Jason Adkins on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA & DAPA
PDF Version Remarks from Mr. Jason Adkins, MCC Executive Director Press Conference: Immigration Advocates Discuss SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA & DAPA April 18, 2016, Minneapolis Opening Prayer “When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not … Continue reading
Catholic Spirit: Challenges in the face of Obama’s executive action on immigration
(by Jason Adkins) December 17, 2014 Recently, I have been fielding a lot of questions about President Barack Obama’s executive action that “defers action” for, potentially, millions of undocumented persons living in the United States. Many illegal immigrants may have, … Continue reading
Administration Executive Action on immigration backgrounder (December 2014)
FAQ What does the President’s November executive action concerning immigration do? Overall, the Administration’s reforms fall into three categories: 1) changes to immigration enforcement policy; 2) widening the scope of “deferred action” (non-deportation) policies to include many more persons; and, … Continue reading