ELCA Action Alert from June 2. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to oppose immigration enforcement funding without reforms. Take action today!

This May 28 advocacy update from ELCA Witness in Society & AMMPARO warns that Congress may soon consider major new ICE/CBP funding, a USCIS memo could force many green card applicants to leave the U.S. to apply, and the administration’s proposed refugee-ceiling increase would prioritize white South Africans over other refugees already waiting for resettlement.

A new resource from ELCA Advocacy and ELCA AMMPARO titled “You Shall Also Love the Stranger,” offers history, Bible study, reflection questions and action steps related to for-profit immigration detention. Join related webinar on Wednesday, June 24, from 1-1:30 p.m. EDT.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026 LAMA joined faith leaders for a meeting with Senator Ruben Gallego regarding ICE and Immigration policies. Read LAMA’s remarks.

ELCA Region 2 Pastor Nelson Rabell-González is offering refuge, dignity, and spiritual support to migrant families living in fear of deportation, while challenging racial profiling and affirming that all people are children of God. Watch the video.

ELCA Action Alert from April 16. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to protect employment authorization for those seeking asylum. Comment on the government’s proposal (from now until Apr. 24, 2026) and/or contact your legislator.

Faith leaders, including the ELCA, urged the U.S. Supreme Court to protect birthright citizenship, arguing that restricting it would violate constitutional principles and harm vulnerable families and communities.

ELCA Action Alert from March 10. Join the ELCA in urging Congress to support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Take action today!

A federal judge temporarily blocked warrantless ICE enforcement actions at certain Lutheran, Baptist, and MCC churches, a win for religious freedom and sanctuary ministry work that aligns with the ELCA’s advocacy for immigrant dignity and safe faith-based spaces.

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and Minnesota ELCA synod bishops released a joint pastoral video condemning aggressive immigration activity and addressing the fear and uncertainty experienced by many communities. The bishops call the church to faithful lament, moral clarity, and continued witness rooted in human dignity.

ELCA Action Alert updated February 10. Ask Congress to protect our neighbors by prioritizing accountability for ICE, not additional funding for actions that are harming our communities. Take action today!

Created in the Image of God affirms that every person bears God-given dignity that cannot be earned or lost. Rooted in Scripture and Lutheran social teaching, it equips individuals and congregations to respond with compassion, courage, and advocacy that honors our shared humanity.

The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) offers updates, actions to take and resources for standing with Immigrants. Hurry! Some deadlines end Wednesday, Nov. 19.

From guest blog by Raed AbuJries, Program Manager, AMMPARO US Network, Education and Communications: “As people of faith, we have to be honest: this isn’t just a political debate. It’s a spiritual one. The way we talk about and treat the marginalized is a gut-check for our faith.”

ELCA Witness in Society Senior Director, the Rev. Amy Reumann, joins other faith leaders in calling the new goal ‘biased’, indicating it abandons those at risk, and is in need of reversal. Read the statement.

Learn what’s going on with Refugee Resettlement, and how you can help, from our partners at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.

‘Here I Pod’ kicks off Season 3 with "Immigration, Sensitive Locations, and Faithful Actions," featuring special guests from ELCA Ammparo, The Border Church/La Iglesia Fronteriza and ELCA Advocacy.

New ELCA Action Alert! Ask Congress to defend investments in refugee resettlement while urging the administration to restart fair, unbiased refugee admissions. Take action today!