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Congress: Choices on Immigration Supplemental Are Clear
President Trump’s recently released budget proposal includes a $3 billion supplemental funding request for the Department of Homeland Security for current fiscal year 2017. This supplemental money would begin fulfilling the January 25 immigration executive orders to create a deportation force, expand detention, and further militarize border communities.FCNL's Yasmine Taeb to Present on Immigrant and Refugee Issues in Upcoming Webinar
FCNL Lobbyist for Human Rights and Civil Liberties Yasmine Taeb will discuss President Trump’s Muslim and refugee ban on Tuesday, March 28, during a webinar organized by Stand.earth.FCNL Welcomes Court Ruling Blocking Executive Order on Refugees and Immigrants
FCNL welcomes a federal court’s decision to suspend President Trump’s executive order on refugees and immigration from six Muslim-majority countries.New Executive Order on Refugees, Immigrants No Better than the First
Though the Trump administration made superficial changes to its original executive order on refugees and immigrants, the new version is no better: it still creates a de facto Muslim ban and does grave, unnecessary harm to people around the world.90 Organizations Urge Congress to Denounce Islamophobic Rhetoric and Policies
Concerned by President-elect Trump’s anti-Muslim policy proposals and rhetoric, as well as previous Islamophobic statements made by several of his nominees for high-level positions, FCNL joined nearly 100 organizations in sending a letter to members of Congress asking them to reaffirm their commitment to the First Amendment and the principle of religious freedom.BRIDGE Act Crucial Step for Protecting Dreamers
This bi-partisan legislation protects certain immigrants who were brought to the United States as children.22 Senators Show Their Support for Refugee Resettlement
This week, more than twenty senators signed a letter urging appropriators to fully fund our nation’s refugee resettlement program for the upcoming year. This funding is necessary to ensure that our government can continue to provide services for refugees already in this country, as well as for individuals and families yet to arrive.Immigration Funding in the Omnibus
FCNL’s network was advocating for Congress to refuse to fund the $3 billion supplemental request from President Trump that included money for the border wall, additional agents, and expanded detention. Where did we end up?FCNL's Yasmine Taeb Speaks at May Day Rally in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Workers
Declaring that we must all stand up and reject policies based on discrimination and hate, FCNL Lobbyist for Human Rights and Civil Liberties Yasmine Taeb spoke at a rally in solidarity with immigrants, refugees, and workers on May 1st.Immigration Update: Deportation and Protection
An immigration update on what’s happening with Congress and the Administration, how FCNL is responding, and how you can get involved.