The International Rescue Committee (IRC) works with state elected leaders to ensure that the communities in which we work are welcoming places for refugees and other new Americans. This state policy and advocacy guide reflects efforts by states to build and strengthen infrastructure and resources to welcome refugees and other newcomers to their communities.

Urge Congress to resume funding for humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria via the United Nations Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA). The work of UNRWA is the work of feeding the hungry, sheltering the unsheltered and providing lifesaving medical care to tens of thousands in need.

This webinar will offer some basics on the US immigration system, "Know Your Rights" information, and practical suggestions for ministry leaders when an undocumented person or recent migrant comes seeking their accompaniment in navigating next steps to address their immigration status, as well as how to handle a situation if ICE comes to their church or ministry.

Ten Arizona Bishops release joint statement on Immigration via an op-ed in The Arizona Republic. “Reports suggest that places of worship, hospitals and schools could be the target of deportation raids. As religious leaders across Arizona, we're asking others not to participate in these plans.”

In times of heightened uncertainty, our immigrant neighbors need support and accompaniment. The ELCA’s AMMPARO ministry offers critical tools to understand and assert rights during encounters with law enforcement or ICE. This guide includes Red Cards, family preparedness plans, and multilingual resources to help families stay informed and safe.

Use this nonpartisan resource to explore key immigration facts from ELCA Ammparo and reflect on how Christian values compel us to pursue justice, help the oppressed, promote human dignity and human flourishing, and pray for a government that serves all neighbors. 8 pages.

Ensuring that refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants have access to supportive services is essential for their successful integration and well-being. Several programs would help achieve greater efficiency in the immigration system, support immigrants and refugees, and address equity and fairness in immigration proceedings.

On May 22, Autumn joined Arizona Faith Network at the capitol during the Senate’s vote on HCR2060. Sen Hernandez (LD24) even read a letter from a LAMA member! Read more about the action-packed day!

Join us in opposing a harmful immigration policy that many have dubbed “SB1070 2.0.” We are also opposing another iteration of the Voting Center Ban!

The social message on "Immigration" presents basic themes for discernment on questions of immigration that our society is facing. It draws from Scripture and the experience of Lutherans in America as an immigrant church in a country of immigrants.

Join us in opposing a harmful immigration policy that many have dubbed “SB1070 2.0.” We are also opposing another iteration of the Voting Center Ban!

Urge your state legislator to oppose this cruel immigration bill before it goes to a vote!

Read the latest Action Alert from ELCA Advocacy’s Federal Office! Urge our lawmakers to support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act!

The ELCA Conference of Bishops met last week and wrote two letters, advocating for neighbors in need. Our leaders address lawmakers, urging them to support Annunciation House in Texas, and a Ceasefire in Gaza, calling us to join them in defending our neighbors.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services is becoming Global Refuge! Read more about the name change, and their history of advocacy and service.

ELCA Advocacy Action Alert: Opposed the harmful changes to immigration law and the asylum process that are being posed during the funding process!

In this podcast, Giovana Oaxaca, the ELCA’s program director for migration policy, joins Ryan Cumming of ELCA World Hunger to talk about the realities of migration and immigration policy. Learn about who has access to public benefits, what it means to be a “non-citizen” and how policy changes can impact individuals and communities.

LSS-SW seeks Christmas gifts for 100 refugees, asylum-seekers, and Afghan evacuees this year, as well a new queen-sized sheets for isolated older adults.