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JFI Week in Review - October 26th - 30th, 2020
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Justice for Immigrants Colleagues,
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.
Sección en español de la Semana en Revisión
Inmigración y Su Parroquia de octubre (cortesía de Pastoral Migratoria Nacional)
El día 15 de cada mes, Pastoral Migratoria Nacional envía por correo electrónico
el boletín llamado Inmigraci [[link removed]]ó
[[link removed]]n
y su Parroquia (IySP) [[link removed]],
el cual está dirigido a sacerdotes y agentes pastorales. Este boletín está dividido
en cuatro secciones: Noticias, Recursos para Pastoral Migratoria, Recursos para
la Comunidad, y El Video del Papa.
Nuestra edici [[link removed]]ó
[[link removed]]n
de octubre de 2020 [[link removed]]
incluye una serie de recursos, eventos e información con el fin de ayudarles a formar
su conciencia para poder participar en estas elecciones. Si desea recibir Inmigración
y Su Parroquia por favor regístrese utilizando este enlace [[link removed]].
Actualización sobre los Niños Separados
La semana pasada, la ACLU informó que 545 niños separados de sus padres durante
la implementación de la política de tolerancia cero de la Administración aún no
se han reunido. Las familias separadas en 2017 como parte de un programa piloto
en el sector fronterizo de El Paso no se incluyeron originalmente en los esfuerzos
de reunificación ordenados por la corte. De las 1,000 familias separadas durante
este tiempo, los padres de estos 545 niños aún no han sido contactados, se cree
que la mayoría están de vuelta en sus países de origen en Centroamérica.
Lea más sobre lo que sabemos hasta ahora en nuestro nuevo recurso [[link removed]].
Lea nuestro informe y recomendaciones [[link removed]]
del trabajo que hicimos para reunir a niños separados durante el verano de 2018.
¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos
a Sarah Hoff [mailto:[email protected]] y nosotros los promovemos.
Presidential Determination (PD) for Refugee Resettlement
On October 28, 2020, President Trump issued the Presidential Determination [[link removed]]
authorizing admission of up to 15,000 refugees in fiscal year 2021. The State Department
also posted the final Report to Congress [[link removed]].
Refugee groups authorized for admission to the United States include: 1) 5,000 refugees
fleeing religious persecution; 2) 4,000 refugees from Iraqi who were allies of the
U.S. mission in Iraq; 3) 1,000 refugees from Honduras, Guatemala, or El Salvador;
4) 5,000 "other" refugees.
Archbishop Gomez, USCCB President, and Bishop Dorsonville, USCCB Migration Committee
Chairman, previously made a statement [[link removed]]
regarding the 15,000 refugee admission goal, an all-time low. With over 1.445 million
refugees world-wide, the FY 2021 PD is the fourth consecutive all-time low annual
refugee admission goal from the Trump Administration, 82% lower than the average
U.S. admission goal of 95,000.
Read the JFI Q&A [[link removed]]
which provides further details and concerns regarding this year's PD.
See also the recording [[link removed]]
from our recent JFI webinar, Rebuilding the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program in
the Next Four Years.
Call for Investigation on "Hoteling" and Denying Protection of Unaccompanied Children
On Sunday, October 4th, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals again affirmed Judge Dolly
Gee and the Flores court, barring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from
using hotels to detain unaccompanied children and families in violation of the
Flores Settlement Agreement and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPRA).
USCCB/MRS has signed on to a letter [[link removed]]
formally requesting an investigation to DHS regarding the rights violations, legal
violations, and potential abuse involved in "hoteling" children. The letter identifies
11 areas of investigation within the purview DHS's Office of the Inspector General
(OIG) and/or its Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL).
To learn more about Unaccompanied Children and the Flores Settlement Agreement click
here [[link removed]].
Update on Separated Children
Last week, the ACLU reported that 545 children separated from their parents during
the implementation of the Administration's zero-tolerance policy have yet to be
reunited. Families separated in 2017 as part of a pilot program in the El Paso border
sector were not originally included in court-ordered reunification efforts. Of the
1,000 families separated during this time, the parents of these 545 children have
yet to be reached--most are believed to be back in their home countries in Central
America.
Read more about what we know so far in our new backgrounder [[link removed]].
Read our report and recommendations [[link removed]]
from the work we did to reunite separated children during Summer 2018.
USCCB Committee on Migration Supports New Deal for New Americans
Bishop Mario Dorsonville of Washington, and Chairman of USCCB's Migration Committee,
wrote a letter of support to members of the House [[link removed]]
and Senate [[link removed]]
endorsing H.R. 4928 [[link removed]]
/ S.3470 [[link removed]],
The New Deal for New Americans, introduced by Representative Grace Meng and Senator
Edward Markey, respectively. The bill would establish a National Office of New Americans
in the White House, and provide social, economic, and civic support to refugees
and rebuild the capacity and infrastructure of local communities to welcome refugees.
H.R. 4928 / S.3470 would also set a minimum refugee admissions goal of 110,000 and
eliminate roadblocks to citizenship for eligible residents.
JFI 15-Year Anniversary Webinar Series Continues on November 12th
Please join us for our last webinar in the series in recognition of JFI's 15 Year
Anniversary. The webinar, The Big Picture: What Does the Election Mean for Immigration
Policy, is on November 12, 2020 at 2 PM ET.

The 2020 election promises to provide an important turning point in the field of
migration. Should President Trump be reelected, many of the policies already in
place would likely continue and be expanded. Should he lose, we can expect significant
changes to be made to migration policy. Much also depends on the Congressional election.
Join us for some insights on the results of the election and what it might mean
for our shared work moving forward.
Speakers will include:
Ashley Feasley, USCCB/MRS
Theresa Cardinal Brown, Bipartisan Policy Center
Carlos Guevara, UnidosUS
Jacinta Ma, National Immigration Forum
A recording of the past webinars in the JFI webinar series [[link removed]]
are now available on our webinar page [[link removed]].
You can register here [[link removed]]
for this upcoming JFI 15 Year Anniversary webinar.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

* FREE COVID-19 Testing - November 4, 2020 at 10 AM-3 PM PT in Tacoma, WA - Pierce
County is providing this mobile COVID-19 testing station at the Asia-Pacific Cultural
Center. Tests are free and identification is not required. Results are available
in 5-7 days. Visit the county website for more information [[link removed]].
* Jordan Ministry Team Online Workshop: Preventing Burnout in Ministry - November
4, 2020 at 5 PM MT - This online event will explore the realities of burnout and
help participants to learn coping and recovery skills for healthy life and ministry.
Register online [[link removed]].
* Webinar: Arriving Alone - Needs and Programming for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
in Foster Care - November 5, 2020 at 2 PM ET - This webinar will highlight how USCCB's
model provides continuity of care for youth coming into the U.S., including pursuit
of legal relief, reunification with family and sponsors in the community, and long-term
foster care and independent living options for youth who are granted legal status.
Learn about the services youth rely on to succeed and how our network of foster
care providers supports the long-term health, well-being and integration of unaccompanied
migrant children by placing them in a community setting. This webinar offers 1.0
Continuing Education Credit. Register here [[link removed]].

* Journeying Together Regional Conversation with Hispanic Young Adults - November
6, 2020 at 7 PM ET - Journeying Together is a process of dialogue and encounter
focused on the Church's ministry with youth and young adults that fosters understanding
and trust within and across cultural families toward a more welcoming and just community
of faith. Register now [[link removed]]
for the New Jersey and Pennsylvania regional event.
* Catholic Mobilizing Network: A Virtual Gathering of Washington State Allies -
November 12, 2020 at Noon PT - Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual gathering
of allies in Washington State to discuss the death penalty, restorative justice,
and racial justice. Register here [[link removed]].
* Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Anniversary Event: Walking with Refugees for 40 Years
- November 12, 2020 at 6 PM ET - Join us as we recognize 40 years of service to
refugees. The evening will recognize the work JRS has done over the last four decades,
express our commitment to continuing to provide service to refugees, and honor those
who've helped us along the way. Visit our event site [[link removed]]
for tickets and sponsorship information.
* Ongoing: Broadview Immigrant Detention Center Friday Morning Vigils - The weekly
Broadview Prayer Vigil is still happening, but we are doing it online. As is customary,
the first of the month Friday are interfaith and other weeks we pray the Rosary.
Anyone wanting to participate can email [mailto:[email protected]] us with
a request to join.
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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