Dear Justice for Immigrants Members and Supporters,
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages throughout the United States and we witness a record-breaking number of cases, immigrants and refugees continue to do jobs that are critical to keeping the country running. While many of these immigrants and refugees have themselves fled difficult situations and significant hardships in their home countries, they are now playing a pivotal role in the effort to manage and overcome our national health crisis-often at great risk to their own safety and that of their families. At the same time, many of them are also facing the same economic realities and personal challenges associated with life during a pandemic.
While the federal government has passed some assistance measures, immigrants and refugees have unfortunately been left out of all previous COVID-19 relief bills. Before the 116th Congress adjourns, the House and Senate can still come together to pass a supplemental COVID-19 relief package-either as part of an appropriations bill for the new fiscal year or separately. Therefore, we once again invite JFI members and all Catholics to join in the advocacy effort to support refugees and other deserving immigrants and their families as Congress considers this further crucial economic relief.
Please send this action alert asking your Senators to include refugees and immigrants in any additional COVID-19 relief package.
Want to learn more about the essential work of immigrants and refugees?
- Read Bishop Mario Dorsonville's testimony from September, in the House Judiciary regarding Immigrants as Essential Workers During COVID-19.
- Learn more about the essential work of immigrant and refugees in English or Spanish.
Tony Cube
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3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 541-3165 Fax: (202) 722-8711
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