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FCNL Statement to House Homeland Security Committee on Border Accountability
FCNL submitted this statement to the House Committee on Homeland Security, pertaining to the markup of H.R. 3548, the Border Security for America Act.Citlali Arredondo
Citlali Arredondo is an Advocacy Corps Organizer with FCNL. She is currently pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and Human Rights with a minor in Law and Legal Reasoning at Southern Methodist University.
Post-Paris Impressions
In international relations, the Paris Agreement is a shining monument of enlightened self-interest. Stunningly, the nation-states debated the sufficiency of the 2 degree Celsius warming limit and ultimately embraced as the better aspiration a 1.5 degree Celsius warming limit.
Five Years After the Charleston AME Church Shooting, There’s More Congress Can Do to Stop Gun Violence
On this day five years ago, nine lives were taken at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. The mass shooting is a gruesome manifestation of the intersection of racism and gun violence. Sadly, both problems remain just as prevalent today as they were five years ago.Thursdays with Friends: The Resilient Path to Citizenship
Join Diane Randall for a conversation with Anika Forrest, FCNL’s legislative manager for our immigration and refugee program, on the need for congressional protections for our undocumented neighbors.This Week in the World: Solidarity and Hope Amid Chaos and Injustices
The second week of the new Donald Trump administration brought more pain, fear, and confusion.
President Trump’s executive actions obstructing federal funding fueled more chaos, with far-reaching consequences for millions across the country and the globe.
Will “Enforcing Our Laws” Fix Our Immigration System?
It’s a pervasive myth that the U.S. immigration system is broken due to the federal government’s failure to enforce immigration laws, spend enough on enforcement, and adequately secure the U.S. border.A Cross-Country Bus Journey to Build a Better Future
Last week, FCNL’s Amelia Kegan joined the “Nuns on the Bus and Friends” bus tour to mobilize voters across the country to support inclusive democracy and help build a better, more just future.Listen to Border Communities
Respect for human and civil rights in border enforcement policies is essential to safeguarding the integrity of our society, yet current enforcement practices are devastating our border communities, contributing to the deaths of thousands of migrants traveling in remote desert regions, and violating the rights of U.S. citizens and migrants alike.FCNL Priorities for the 117th Congress (2021-2022)
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) brings Friends’ spiritual values and testimonies to bear on U.S. public policy decisions, guided by the legislative priorities below.