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JFI Week in Review 6/8/20 - 6/12/20
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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
Comunicado del Presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal sobre George Floyd y las Protestas
en Ciudades de Estados Unidos
El arzobispo José H. Gomez, de Los Ángeles, presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos
Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) emitió un comunicado [[link removed]]
sobre George Floyd y las protestas que han sucedido en ciudades de Estados Unidos
en los últimos días. Este pronunciamiento sigue a la declaración del viernes 29
de siete presidentes de comités de obispos de la Conferencia Episcopal. Vea por
favor el nuevo video bilingüe de la USCCB sobre el racismo disponible aqu [[link removed]]í
[[link removed]].
¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos
a Sarah Hoff [mailto:[email protected]] y nosotros los promovemos.
Statement of U.S. Bishops' President on George Floyd and Protests in American Cities
On May 31, 2020, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the USCCB
issued a statement [[link removed]]
on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have recently occurred.
In the statement, Archbishop notes, "The killing of George Floyd was senseless and
brutal, a sin that cries out to heaven for justice. How is it possible that in America,
a black man's life can be taken from him while calls for help are not answered,
and his killing is recorded as it happens? I am praying for George Floyd and his
loved ones, and on behalf of my brother bishops, I share the outrage of the black
community and those who stand with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and across
the country."
Please also see the new USCCB bilingual video on racism available at
[link removed] [[link removed]]
U.S. Bishops' Migration Chair Urges Action on 1 Year Anniversary of Passage of H.R.
6
June 4, 2020 marked the one-year anniversary of the passage of H.R. 6 [[link removed]],
the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a pathway to citizenship for
those who were brought to the U.S. as children by their parents ("Dreamers") and
TPS and DED holders. Since the passage of H.R. 6 there has been no action in the
Senate to advance permanent legislative protection.
In remarks noting the anniversary of H.R. 6 [[link removed]],
Bishop Mario Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington and chairman of the USCCB's
Committee on Migration, stated, "One year ago, today the House of Representatives
passed H.R. 6 . . . Today, sadly, Dreamers and TPS holders remain vulnerable and
without permanent legal status. This continued uncertainty for Dreamers and TPS
holders comes at a time during the COVID-19 pandemic when many Dreamers and TPS
holders are, alongside U.S. citizens, on the frontlines providing essential work
for our country in health care, food supply, and transportation . . . As we await
a decision from the Supreme Court on the legality of ending the DACA program, we
again call on the Senate to push forward with legislation that provides a path
to citizenship for these individuals, who are essential to our communities, our
Church and our country."
World Refugee Day - June 20th!
We are celebrating World Refugee Day this week! Please use our World Refugee Day
2020 Toolkit [[link removed]]
to celebrate in your community!
USCCB, CCUSA, and JRS-USA are sponsoring a webinar, "World Refugee Day: Refugees
during COVID-19", at 2 PM Eastern on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. RSVP with [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]. Here is the webinar flyer:
Another World Refugee Day event [[link removed]]
will occur on June 18th at 2 PM Eastern, discussing the situation at the U.S.-Mexico
border and explaining how to support the asylum system during COVID 19.
Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns also has events commemorating World Refugee
Day.

* June 15 at 11 AM Eastern: Meet Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka on the U.S.-Mexico
border on Facebook Live [[link removed]]
and YouTube Live [[link removed]].
* June 17 at 2 PM Eastern: Praying as We Journey with Refugees led by the Maryknoll
Fathers and Brothers. Register in advance [[link removed]].
* June 22 at 11 AM Eastern: Meet Maryknoll Lay Missioner Dee Dungy in Kenya on Facebook
Live [[link removed]]
and YouTube Live [[link removed]].Is
your organization or diocese celebrating World Refugee Day? Check out our WRD event
list for Alaska [[link removed]],
Arizona [[link removed]],
California [[link removed]],
Florida [[link removed]],
Georgia [[link removed]],
Illinois [[link removed]],
Indiana [[link removed]],
Iowa [[link removed]],
Kentucky [[link removed]],
Michigan [[link removed]],
Nevada [[link removed]],
Ohio [[link removed]],
Oregon [[link removed]],
Texas [[link removed]],
and Utah [[link removed]]
and please feel free to include your event.
USCCB Letter In Support of Releasing Pregnant Women from Immigrant Detention
In response to a recent Government Accountability Office report [[link removed]]
investigating the care of pregnant women in immigrant detention and Border Patrol
custody, Bishop Dorsonville, Chair of the USCCB Committee on Migration and Archbishop
Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, and Chair of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities
expressed their concern in a letter [[link removed]]
to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the care and well-being of expectant
mothers in DHS and Customs and Border Protection custody, and formally requested
the Trump Administration to rescind its 2017 policy of ending automatic release
for pregnant women.
To learn more about Immigrant Detention, please see our backgrounder [[link removed]].
JFI Action Alert to the U.S. Senate on Further COVID-19 Relief Actions
JFI has a new action alert seeking COVID-19 relief in the Senate which includes
immigrants and refugees. The alert asks the Senate to:
1) Automatically extend work authorization and visa renewal deadlines for refugees
and immigrants who are providing economic and recovery assistance to our country
(particularly DACA recipients, TPS holders and essential workers);
2) Provide no-cost COVID-19 testing and treatment for all;
3) Ensure that immigrant and refugee populations are eligible for stimulus
payments;
4) Halt the implementation of the new public charge rules; and
5) Appropriate $642 million in supplemental funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement
to care for vulnerable migrant populations living in the U.S.
Please send our action alert [[link removed]]
to let your Senator know that protections for immigrants and refugees need to be
included in the next COVID-19 relief package. Use these talking points [[link removed]]
when engaging your Senators, whose support is needed to pass further life-saving
legislation.
For more information, read Our Migration-Related Asks for a possible COVID-19 Package
#4 backgrounder [[link removed]]
and our backgrounder on the migration provisions [[link removed]]
in the House HEROES Act.
USCCB/MRS Comment On Unaccompanied Children Intake Forms
On June 11, 2020, USCCB/MRS submitted comments [[link removed]]
to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement regarding
the Proposed Information Collection Activities within the Unaccompanied Children
Program.
USCCB/MRS Sends a Letter to the Administration on Use of Videoteleconferencing for
Unaccompanied Children Court Cases
USCCB/MRS has partnered with Catholic Charities in various cities to send a letter
to the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) regarding the use of Video
Teleconference (VTC) for the immigration hearings for unaccompanied children. The
letter to EOIR [[link removed]]
flags concerns over the use of VTC hearings for children and notes that the obstacles
posed by this medium seriously undermine a child's access to a fair hearing. In
light of COVID-19, USCCB/MRS urges that hearings for unaccompanied children be postponed
and VTC be used only in emergency situations in order to keep children and all staff
involved in immigration proceedings safe.
See our Resource Page on Unaccompanied Children [[link removed]]
to learn more about unaccompanied kids.
Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University
Georgetown University recently sponsored an event, Justice and Faith, Family and
Community: Latino Leadership in a Time of Crisis [[link removed]],
that examined twin crises faced in Latino communities right now: the injustice and
racism revealed by the death of George Floyd and the outrage it has created, as
well as the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on Latino and other
communities of color. The conversation among young Latino leaders explored how faith
and Catholic social teachings can help shape how we respond to these crises in our
own lives, families, and the broader community. Bishop Mario Dorsonville, Chairman
of the Committee on Migration was one of the panelists and discussed the work of
the Justice for Immigrants campaign as well as his personal connection to the fight
for immigrants. A video of the program [[link removed]]
is available for viewing.
Recent Immigration Webinar Recordings
Recordings for two recent webinars organized by JFI partners are now available for
viewing. The first, DACA: Preparation for Action [[link removed]],
was co-sponsored by Holy Name Province Franciscans, a JFI core-member organization.
The second, Supporting and Protecting Essential Workers, was a collaboration with
our partners at CCUSA and is available [[link removed]]
on our COVID 19 Website.
Save the Date: Next JFI National Call - July 1, 2020 at 3 PM Eastern
Join us for the next Justice for Immigrants National Call on July 1, 2020 at 3 PM
Eastern. A call reminder and agenda will be sent in soon. Email [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] to include agenda items.
Reminder on Upcoming Supreme Court Decision on DACA
The Supreme Court will rule this month on the legality of the DACA program. When
the decision is announced, we will have resources ready for your use to advocate
to protect Dreamers. Here is our SAVE THE DATE [[link removed]]
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 to participate.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

* Virtual Eucharistic Conference: Celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with the
Universal Church - June 12-14, 2020 - Since 1881, Eucharistic Conferences have
been a staple in the Church for spreading of our Catholic faith. While a virtual
conference could never replace receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, this conference
will inspire participants towards a greater appreciation of being a Catholic. Bishop
Talley of Memphis and Bishop Scharfenberger of Albany will be among the presenters.
Register now [[link removed]]
for this free event.
* COVID-19 Immigrant Family Support Project - To address the support gap that exists
in the current pandemic, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights and
Illinois Department of Human Services created the
COVID-19 Immigrant Family Support Project [[link removed]].
This will provide immigrant families, who are not eligible for other local forms
of relief, with up to $1,000/household. Visit the project website to apply.
* Centreville (VA) Immigration Forum Food Drive - COVID 19 has been difficult for
many immigrant families in the Northern Virginia area. The Centreville Immigration
Forum is holding a food drive to assist immigrant families. Donation information,
including how you can help if you are not in the local area, is available on their
website [[link removed]].
* Archdiocese of Seattle Webinar: Responding to Grief and Loss in a Pandemic- June
16, 2020 at 6 PM Pacific - Join this free webinar from the Archdiocese of Seattle
and hear from a priest and mental health professionals on best practices in helping
friends and loved ones respond to hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration
is required [[link removed]].

* Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) Solidarity on Tap: Marissa Montes - June 24,
2020 at 9 PM Eastern - Ignatian Solidarity Network invites you to join a conversation
with Marissa Montes, Director and Co-Founder of the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic.
RSVP requested [[link removed]].
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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