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Despite Biden’s vow to halt construction of the border wall, the Trump administration is expanding it.

In southeastern Arizona, the continuing political divisiveness around the Trump administration’s signature construction project has pitted rancher against rancher and neighbor against neighbor in a state that a Democratic presidential candidate narrowly carried for the first time in decades.

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LIRS Asking Clergy to Sign Presidential Determination Letter for Refugee Resettlement

As the end of the federal government’s fiscal year approaches (Sept. 30), the Administration is considering how many refugees to welcome in 2021. Although refugee admissions have decreased each year of the current Administration, refugee admissions have not been totally eliminated due to strong advocacy, particularly from the faith community.

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Tell Congress to Pass the NO BAN Act

On July 22, members of Congress will take a critical vote to repeal the discriminatory immigration policies that have marred our country’s legacy of being a safe haven for those fleeing violence and persecution. The NO BAN Act will repeal the harmful Muslim and African bans and strengthens the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion and nationality.

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Protect asylum because people need asylum

If this rule is implemented, it would mean that thousands of our siblings in Christ, many of whom are already suffering due to changes made to our asylum system, would be unable to seek protection in the United States. As Lutherans and as citizens, we are called to speak up to ensure that people fleeing for their lives can find refuge in this country.

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