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May 2020: Inside the Greenhouse
Inside the Greenhouse is a monthly newsletter about FCNL’s environmental work, ways to engage members of Congress, and stories that impact our work.FCNL Opposes the Secure and Protect Act, Rejects Restrictions on Asylum and Expanded Detention of Families
On August 1, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 (S. 1494) out of committee. The bill, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (SC), would expand family immigrant family detention, erode the U.S. asylum system, and make it harder for families to seek protection. In a statement, FCNL urged members of Congress to oppose this legislation and work instead to protect vulnerable migrants and uphold U.S. asylum law.Cultivating Young Social Justice Advocates
Returning from the 10-day Washington Summer Intensive, FCNL’s 20 Advocacy Corps organizers knew they would be faced with the difficult task of advocating for legislation to end gun violence. But they didn’t know that within days the issue would tragically return to the front pages after a terrible round of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.Native American Legislative Update
Welcome to FCNL’s Native American Legislative Update! The NALU is a monthly newsletter about FCNL’s Native American policy advocacy and ways for you to engage your members of Congress. FCNL’s Congressional Advocate for Native American policy is Lacina Tangnaqudo Onco (Shinnecock/Kiowa).23 Organizations Call on Congress to Fund Conflict Prevention
Twenty-three faith-based and humanitarian organizations urge robust funding for the international affairs budget including programs that prevent violent conflict, mitigate atrocities and protect civilians.62 Organizations Urge Congress to Prevent War with Iran
FCNL signed a letter with 61 partner organizations asking Congress to stop the march to war with Iran.FCNL Joins 30 National Religious Organizations Calling on Congress to Support H.R. 9.
H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, would prevent the Trump administration from using any funds to withdraw from the vital Paris Climate Agreement. It would also require the administration to develop plans to meet our emissions reductions goals in the agreement.More than 40 Organizations Support Ending Aid for the Saudi-led War in Yemen
FCNL joined 40 organizations in sending a letter to House leadership applauding their support of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would halt all U.S. military aid for the illegal Saudi-led war in Yemen.When Fire Season Lasts 12 Months, It’s Time To Act
Here in Sonoma County, we know the impacts of climate change all too well. While our community is incredibly resilient, we have been beaten back numerous times by fires and floods. Our fire season is no longer a season — it’s fire year. Recently, a close friend lost her family home while her parents barely escaped the Bennett Valley hills driving through blinding smoke to safety. Too many here could tell similar stories.FCNL Urges House Judiciary Committee to End Family Detention and Separation
On Tuesday, February 26, prior to the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on “Oversight of the Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy,” FCNL submitted a statement urging an end to the devastating practice of family detention and the use of adult immigrant detention that results in family separation.