JFI Week in Review 4/27/20 - 5/1/20

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 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 y español
Carga Pública: Aplica en Mi Caso? En inglés y español

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, 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] y nosotros los promovemos.

COVID-19 Updates

Presidential Proclamation on Suspending Immigration to the U.S.

On April 22nd, President Trump issued a proclamation 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 to the Proclamation saying (en Español), "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, 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 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 Español)."

Rosary For Vulnerable People on the Move

On April 20th, JFI issued a daily Rosary for Vulnerable People on the Move. This Rosary (in English and en Español) 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 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 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 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, on twitter

@AllofUS_United, and by following the MRS (@mrsserves) and JFI (@usccbjfi) 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.
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.

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.

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 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.