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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the discussion paper Dismantling Racism and Militarism in U.S. Foreign Policy. By holding small group discussions about the issues raised in that paper, ordinary Americans can expand awareness of the harmful impacts of current U.S. foreign policy and the need for a more just and peaceful alternative. Working together at the local level, we can start building a groundswell for change.
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.
This week, the Senate parliamentarian issued guidance against an initial plan to include a pathway to citizenship for undocumented communities in congressional recovery legislation.
The Securing America’s Future Act (H.R. 4760) stands in stark contrast
to the Friends Committee on National Legislation’s pursuit of policies
that build just societies, peaceful communities, and equitable
relationships among all people.
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