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Washington Newsletter: Advocating with and for Native Americans
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is one of a few faith-based groups that lobbies with and for Native Americans on issues affecting their communities. Through the years, FCNL has developed a credibility that enables it to provide Congress with unbiased insight and information about the issues that affect indigenous peoples in the United States.FCNL Applauds Justice Department Phasing Out Private Prisons
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds the Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement that it will phase out contracts with private prison corporations.Quaker Lobby Urges Biden to Reengage with Open Skies
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) urged President-elect Joe Biden to work with the remaining parties of the Open Skies Treaty, an arms control agreement involving Russia, the U.S., and 32 other states, on preserving as many of the security benefits it provides for as possible. The Trump administration announced its intention to pull out of the treaty in May 2020 and that withdrawal took full effect on November 22.End Child Poverty Now! Faith Leaders Call for Expanding the Child Tax Credit
Interfaith leaders, members of Congress, and parents are set to speak at a joint press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 15 in support of expanding the Child Tax Credit.Minute for Black Lives
Minute for Black Lives, approved June 13, 2020.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Westtown Monthly Meeting (PA)
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Whitewater Monthly Meeting (IN)
We unite with Friends and people throughout the world to urge the combatants from all sides to initiate an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza and Israel.Our Call to End and Reform Unjust Immigration Enforcement Practices and Laws
As people of faith who believe that the Divine dwells within every human being, we bear witness to the devastating injustices perpetrated by current immigration enforcement practices in the United StatesFCNL Submits Comment Opposing Citizenship Question in 2020 Census
The Trump Administration has been seeking to add a question to the 2020 Census that would ask respondents to indicate whether they are a citizen of the United States or not. The proposed rule would go through the Department of Commerce, and would change how the Census intakes information.FCNL Urges Pennsylvania Attorney General to defend the Indian Child Welfare Act
FCNL Executive Secretary Diane Randall submitted a letter to Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro urging him to deny a request from the State of Texas to support a legal challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act.