FCNL Responds to Inaction on Dreamer Protection
On Thursday, February 16, the Senate took a series of votes on immigration - all of which failed to meet the 60-vote threshold to pass. Read below for FCNL’s response and vote recommendations.
On Thursday, February 16, the Senate took a series of votes on immigration - all of which failed to meet the 60-vote threshold to pass. Read below for FCNL’s response and vote recommendations.
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.
There has been a flurry of activity over the past few weeks as members of Congress are faced with a narrowing window of time to address the fate of undocumented youth. A critical juncture is today, January 19, when two-thirds of Congress must sign off on a bill to keep the government funded through midnight.
After Congress voted to fund the government and adjourn for the remainder of 2017 without passing the Dream Act — or similar legislation — FCNL’s lobbyist on immigration, Hannah Graf Evans, made the following statement.
FCNL Executive Secretary Diane Randall on the urgency of passing the Dream Act this year, and rejecting billions more dollars for endless enforcement.
In early December, FCNL and our partners brought thousands of voices together for a day of action calling for protections for young immigrants who grew up in the U.S. without documentation. Can you donate to strengthen our work to help Dreamers?
This week, FCNL and our partners brought thousands of voices together calling for protections for Dreamers – the young immigrants who grew up in the U.S. without documentation.
Congress has yet to act to protect immigrants who grew up in the United States as children and have no existing opportunity to pursue legal status. Often referred to as Dreamers, we know them as are our friends, coworkers, classmates, and family who have worked tirelessly to be afforded a chance to fully thrive in our shared nation.
A comparison of four different Dreamer protection bills – the BRIDGE Act, SUCCEED Act, RAC Act, and Dream Act. FCNL considers the provisions outlined in the Dream Act to be the best option available for Dreamers.
As part of Praying with Dreamers week (Oct 29-Nov 4), FCNL sent a letter to Congress urging the enactment of the Dream Act of 2017.
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