Email from USCCB     JFI Biweekly Review: October 7-18, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI including a new action alert, an upcoming webinar, helpful resources, and upcoming events.  New JFI Action Alert In March 2024, Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Ben Cardin reintroduced the “Stateless Protection Act of 2024”, which would address statelessness in federal law for the first time in U.S. history. Please complete JFI’s action alert on the bill and urge Congress to affirm the God-given dignity of stateless persons. Webinar: Election 2024 and Beyond: Things to Watch in the Area of Migration Wondering what migration-related programs and policies could be impacted by the 2024 election cycle? Join experts from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., to learn more about what they'll be watching between Election Day and Inauguration Day and in the months that follow. Webinar registration is now open. New JFI Resource: Papal Teaching and Migration: Exploring Common Themes in Papal Teaching on Migrants and Refugees With the recent conclusion of National Migration Week and the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024, we have an opportunity to reflect on the longer trajectory of Papal teaching and migration. To that end, JFI has developed a discussion guide that examines several key themes that have consistently emerged in migration day messages during the pontificates of Pope Saint John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis, and emphasize the significant continuity across papacies on the issue of migration. The themes covered in this study guide include reflections on family, accompaniment, evangelization, and “solidarity and shared responsibility”. Please check it out and share the resource with those who might be interested in reading more on this important topic. Reminder: JFI National Zoom Call - October 30, 2024 at 2 PM Eastern Please note on your calendars and plan on participating in the next JFI national Zoom call later this month. The Zoom link and other call information will be sent in an email. Please contact Tony Cube if you want to participate in the Zoom call.   Policy Update / Actualización de Política We are thankful to the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) for its weekly Migration Update. Please visit their bilingual Migration Update page to stay up-to-date on recent migration policy updates. View the October 8 CMS Migration Update, which includes: United States Resettles Over 100,000 Refugees in FY 2024 DHS to End Parole Status for Immigrants Brought in Under the CHNV Program Agradecemos al Centro de Estudios de Migración de Nueva York (CMS por sus siglas en inglés) por su Actualización de Migración semanal. Visite su página bilingüe de Actualización de Migración para mantenerse al día sobre las actualizaciones recientes de la política de migración. Ver la Actualización de Migración del CMS del 8 de octubre que incluye: Estados Unidos re-asienta a más de 100.000 refugiados en el año fiscal 2024 DHS pondrá fin al estatus de libertad condicional para inmigrantes traídos bajo el programa CHNV Migration-Related Stories, Op-Eds, and Interviews by Catholic Bishops, and Catholic Agency Executives Archbishop Emeritus Roger Cardinal Mahony of Los Angeles: Immigrants are part of the solution, not the problem  Notable New Publications, Reports, Resources, Articles, Etc. Migration Policy Institute: Who Are Immigrants in the United States? With immigration a topic of significant conversation, it is useful to share key insights about the immigrant population in the United States. This explainer offers top statistics on the foreign-born population in the United States, including its size, origins, places of U.S. settlement, and pathways of arrival. The United States is the world’s top immigrant destination, with more than three-quarters of the nearly 48 million immigrants in the country as of 2023 here legally as naturalized citizens, green-card holders, refugee and asylees, and individuals on long-term temporary visas. Migration Policy Institute: Immigrants and Crime: What the Research Shows Research consistently shows that immigrants in the United States commit crimes at lower rates than the native-born population, despite narratives to the contrary that surface at times. Our latest resource offers a succinct look at comprehensive studies, including a unique dataset from the state of Texas, which demonstrate that immigration is not correlated with increased crime rates—a finding that holds across immigrant groups, including unauthorized immigrants. In fact, some research suggests a greater concentration of immigrants can be associated with reduced criminal activity, particularly in communities with inclusive policies. The explainer also details the screening and vetting processes that migrants undergo when entering the United States. American Immigration Council: FEMA’s Role in Migrant Assistance: Exploring the Shelter and Services Program The aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene has resulted in misinformation on how aid is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA). The Shelter and Services Program, which is administered by FEMA, has drawn particular attention for its role in providing funding to state and local governments for their work in supporting new immigrants. Since its creation in 2019, the program has received bipartisan support from members of Congress and from local leaders who have called on the federal government to provide more financial assistance to communities both at the border and around the country that receive new immigrants. This new fact sheet from the Council explains how the Shelter and Services Program works, aiming to debunk the misinformation currently surrounding the program. Other Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Services Franciscan Action Network (FAN) Advocacy Training Workshop, October 23, 2024 at 7 PM ET. Please join FAN for this advocacy skills workshop training on how to advocate for the bills in congressional meetings. You will gain further skills and guidance to effectively meet with your representatives and advocate for workers’ environmental protections and gun safety. Register now to receive the Zoom link. Webinar: Immigration Detention and Incarceration: Migrants Speak, October 29, 2024 at 7 PM ET. This webinar centers on the voices of migrants as they share personal experiences and insights on immigration detention and incarceration in the U.S. Please join JFI core member organization Hope Border Institute to gain a deeper understanding of the immigration system that keeps over 40,000 immigrants in detention facilities daily. Registration is now open. Donations Welcome at the Migrant Ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park, IL. St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish is partnering with Ascension and St. Edmund Parish to form an organization that is called Migrant Ministry. As of January 2024, we are providing assistance to migrants and asylum seekers at the former St. Edmund School (now St. Edmund Center). Clothing donations may be dropped off on Mondays from 9 AM to Noon at Centro San Edmundo, 200 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL. In solidarity, Tony Cube Stay Connected Visit the JFI website to learn about us, read policy recommendations and letters to Congress, find materials for your parish, get advocacy resources, access previously recorded webinars, and more! Send us an email to get connected.   USCCB | 3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice