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JFI Week in Review 4/27/20 - 5/1/20
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Justice for Immigrants Colleagues,
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.
¡Nuevo! Sección en español de la Semana en Revisión
En un esfuerzo para ser más inclusivos, estamos intentando algo nuevo en esta Semana
en Revisión, una sección dedicada en español para promover recursos en español.

In an effort to be more inclusive, we are trying something new in this Week in Review,
a dedicated Spanish language section to promote Spanish language resources.
El Cierre Parcial en La Frontera
Nuestro primer recurso son las Preguntas frecuentes [[link removed]]
actualizadas sobre el cierre parcial en la frontera que discute lo que hace la Orden
y a quien impacta.
La Carga Pública
Los próximos recursos nos llegan de la Arquidiócesis en Chicago, y es una hoja de
información en español sobre la Carga Pública y el COVID-19.

* Folleto sobre Cómo Hablar Con los Niños Sobre el Coronavirus en inglés [[link removed]]
y español [[link removed]]
* Carga Pública: Aplica en Mi Caso? En inglés [[link removed]]
y español [[link removed]]
Todos estos recursos están disponibles en JFI en nuestra página de recursos sobre
el COVID-19 en español y en ingles.

En el futuro compartiremos con usted el boletín electrónico mensual Inmigración
Y Su Parroquia Nacional [[link removed]],
un boletín con información y recursos para la comunidad inmigrante de habla hispana.
¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos
a Sarah Hoff en [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] y
nosotros los promovemos.
COVID-19 Updates
Presidential Proclamation on Suspending Immigration to the U.S.
On April 22nd, President Trump issued a proclamation [[link removed]]temporarily
blocking most legal immigration to the United States. Archbishop José Gomez of Los
Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Bishop Mario
E. Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington and chairman of the USCCB's Committee
on Migration, and Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento and Chairman of CLINIC, issued
a response [[link removed]]
to the Proclamation saying (en Espa [[link removed]]ñ
[[link removed]]ol
[[link removed]]),
"We are extremely concerned about how the proclamation will impact immigrant families
looking to reunify. The proclamation prevents certain immigrant family members from
reuniting with their loved ones living in the United States."
To learn more about the Proclamation see our backgrounder [[link removed]],
which is also available on the JFI COVID-19 Resource page.
Bishops Issue Pastoral Statement of Support for Migrant Farmworkers
Archbishop Pérez of Philadelphia and chairman of the USCCB Committee on Cultural
Diversity in the Church, Bishop Tyson of Yakima, chairman of the Subcommittee on
Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees and Travelers (PCMRT), Bishop Cantú of San Jose,
PCMRT's episcopal liaison for migrant farmworker ministry, and Bishop Dorsonville,
Committee on Migration chairman, issued a statement [[link removed]]
on April 28th in support of migrant farmworkers during COVID-19 stating, "We urge
our political leaders and policymakers to consider the realities and pressing needs
of the farmworker communities across the country during this time of the coronavirus
outbreak. To defeat the virus, no one must be left out (en Espa [[link removed]]ñ
[[link removed]]ol
[[link removed]])."
Rosary For Vulnerable People on the Move
On April 20th, JFI issued a daily Rosary for Vulnerable People on the Move. [[link removed]]
This Rosary (in English and en Espa [[link removed]]ñ
[[link removed]]ol
[[link removed]])
provides reflections on various vulnerable migrant populations, directions on how
to pray the Rosary, and text for the prayers.
JFI Webinar - COVID-19: The Impact of U.S. Government Relief on Immigrants
The recording and slides for this webinar [[link removed]]
are now posted on the JFI website. Thank you to our colleagues at Catholic Charities
USA, NETWORK and Catholic Health Association for their presentations and the expertise
they provided.
Please see our new backgrounder [[link removed]]
on eligibility for CARES relief for immigrants and refugees.
COVID-19 Assistance Package "3.5" Passed
On April 23rd, Congress passed a $484 billion COVID-19 "Phase 3.5" stimulus package
which provides $25 billion for COVID-19 testing, but excludes undocumented immigrants
from testing and care. As a reminder, our Migration-Related Asks for COVID-19 Package
#4 backgrounder [[link removed]]
is posted on the JFI website.
JFI Action Alert on Migration Priorities in COVID-19 Relief Package #4
Please fill out our action alertto let lawmakers know that protections for immigrants
and refugees need to be included in the next COVID-19 relief package. Here is the
message you will be sending to your Senators and Representative:
Reminder on DACA
We are still waiting on the Supreme Court decision on the legality of ending of
DACA, which may be issued soon. When the decision is announced, we will have resources
ready for your use to advocate to protect Dreamers. Again, here is our SAVE THE
DATE for a JFI webinar at 2 PM Eastern on the day after the SCOTUS decision is issued.
Please share this information with your networks and plan on participating in the
webinar.
#AllofUS Campaign
MRS is proud to be a founding member of the #AllofUS campaign which is highlighting
the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the healthcare system as they battle
the #COVID19 pandemic. This campaign, which consists of faith-based organizations,
civil rights groups, and immigration groups will release videos, op-eds and highlight
the impact migrants are having on the frontlines on social media. You
can follow the campaign by going to www.allofuscare.com [[link removed]],
on twitter
@AllofUS_United [[link removed]],
and by following the MRS (@mrsserves [[link removed]])
and JFI (@usccbjfi [[link removed]])
twitter accounts.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

* Catholic Labor Network Virtual Happy Hour- May 1, 2020 at 5 PM Eastern - St. Joseph
is the patron saint of all laborers and the Church celebrates his feast on May 1.
Join us May 1st for a Virtual Happy Hour as Catholic Labor Network E.D. Clayton
Sinyairecounts the story of the worldwide workers' holiday and feast day in the
Church. RSVP for information [[link removed]].
* Asamblea Virtual - 2 de mayo, 2020, de las 12:00 PM - Recursos disponibles en
tiempo de Covid-19. Padre "Lalo" Ed Shea nos acompañarà en la oraciò. Asamblea via
Zoom [[link removed]].

* Ignatian Solidarity Network Digital Advocacy Workshop: Being a Voice for Social
Justice Amid Social Distancing - May 6, 2020 at 3 PM Eastern - This digital workshop
will provide insights on engaging in faith-based social action in the midst of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the realities of social distancing, stay-in-place orders,
etc. Get more information on the website [[link removed]].

* Center for Migration Studies Webinar: Immigrant Detention and COVID-19 Pandemic
- May 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM Eastern - he COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading in
the immigrant detention system. The webinar will cover immigrant detention conditions
in facilities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama; litigation that seeks the
release of different populations of detainees and alternatives to detention. Advanced
registration [[link removed]]
required.
*
Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition Webinar: Understanding the Challenges of Detention
Ministry - May 11, 2020 at 2 PM Eastern - Featuring Archbishop Wenski, Miami and
Fr. Richard Sotelo, SJ, Chaplain El Paso Processing Center, discussing practical
and spiritual dimensions of ministering to those who are in immigration detention.
Register. [[link removed]]
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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