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JFI Week in Review - January 11th - 15th, 2021
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Justice for Immigrants Colleagues,
Happy New Year! Welcome back and here's to continuing our work together welcoming,
accompanying, and integrating immigrants and refugees!
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.
Sección en español de la Semana en Revisión

La Navidad en un Año Colmado de Sorpresas
El obispo Mario Dorsonvillle de la Arquidiócesis de Washington escribió en El Pregonero
(el periódico en español de la Arquidiócesis de Washington) sobre la celebración
de Navidad en "un año colmado de sorpresas". El obispo Dorsonville esperaba "que
esta Navidad sea un encuentro humano y divino con el Dios encarnado quien, lejos
de las riquezas de este mundo, se dignó nacer en un pesebre para derramar su amor
a la humanidad y la plenitud de su sacrificio de salvación nos dará la Eternidad
cuando nuestro peregrinaje en este mundo llegue a un fin". Para leer todo del mensaje
del obispo puede visitar este enlaceaqu [[link removed]]í
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Seminario Web "Propuestas Pastorales ante un Nuevo Escenario de Política Migratoria"
Pastoral Migratoria Nacional y Justice for Immigrants/MRS-USCCB Pastoral Migratoria
Nacional y la Oficina de Justicia para los Inmigrantes (JFI) de la Conferencia de
Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) lo invitan a ver este seminario web
en español que se grabó el día 7 de enero de 2021 a las 6:00pm CST con el fin de
informarse sobre los posibles desafíos y oportunidades ante un nuevo escenario
de política migratoria y destacando particularmente nuestro compromiso y respuesta
pastoral con la comunidad inmigrante. Los panelistas que participaron en el seminario
web los panelistas se enumeran a continuación y usted puede ver la grabación en
este enlacehttps://fb.watch/2_VP5l6j69/ [[link removed]].
Bienvenida y Bendición

* Reverendísimo Mario E. Dorsonville, Obispo Auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Washington
y Presidente del Comité de Migración, USCCB
Panelistas

* Michelle Sardone, Subdirectora de Programas, Catholic Legal Immigration Network
(CLINIC)
* Daniela Alulema, Directora de Programas, Center for Migration Studies, New York
* Concepción Morales, Líder Comunitario y Feligrés de la Parroquia Cristo Rey, Arquidiócesis
de Baltimore
* Celina M. Marquez, Consultora de Legislaciones, Justice for Immigrants/MRS-USCCB
Escuela Durante una Pandemia: Hoja Informativa (de Catholic Charities Community
Services en Phoenix)
Catholic Charities Community Services en Phoenix, AZ ha compartido su recurso con
respecto a la educación durante la pandemia COVID-19 con la red JFI. Estos recursos
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El Aspecto Humano de la Inmigración, Claves para Salir al Encuentro
Hace unos años el Papa Francisco le dio a la Hermana Norma Pimentel, M.J. un lugar
destacado durante una audiencia papal televisada. En un momento no programado, pidi
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y le agradeció a ella y a todas las hermanas católicas de los EE. UU.
La Hermana Norma Pimentel, Misionera de Jesús y Directora Ejecutiva de Caridades
Católicas del Valle del Río Grande de la Diócesis de Brownsville, ha recibido numerosos
premios a lo largo de los años por su trabajo en Texas con los migrantes de la frontera
entre México y Estados Unidos. Ahora, ella puede agregar un nuevo título a su lista
como una de las 100 personas más influyentes del mundo por la revista [[link removed]]Time
[[link removed]].
Para ayudar a extender esta iniciativa pastoral fundamentada en la Exhortación Apostólica
Evangelii Gaudium, la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales de la Arquidiócesis
de Atlanta, ha preparado una conferencia virtual en español, el día 28 de enero,
de 2:00 a 4:00 p.m., bajo el tema: "El aspecto humano de la inmigración, claves
para salir al Encuentro". Durante esta presentación, la Hermana Norma, nos profundizará
el aspecto humano de la inmigración a la luz de la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia
y nos brindará recomendaciones para salir al encuentro de nuestros hermanos migrantes
con quienes ella y su equipo desarrollan su ministerio. Si desea participar, por
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¿Tiene actualizaciones o recursos en español que desea compartir? Favor de enviarlos
a Sarah Hoff [mailto:[email protected]] y nosotros los promovemos.
English Language Section
Refugee Updates
Court Rules in Favor of Resettlement Agencies
Court ruling allows continued halt to the implementation of Executive Order (EO)
13888-the EO requiring state and local consent to resettle in a locale. On January
8, 2021, the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion [[link removed]]
upholding a U.S. District Court of Maryland preliminary injunction [[link removed]]
that has halted the implementation of Executive Order 13888 since January 15, 2020.
Several resettlement agencies brought the lawsuit, and IRAP is representing them.
The USCCB joined other resettlement agencies in an amicus in support of the case
challenging EO 13888.
See JFI's FAQ on EO 13888 [[link removed]].
Adjustment of Presidential Determination Fiscal Year 2021
President-elect Biden is expected to increase the refugee ceiling for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2021 soon after he assumes office. There are provisions in law enabling him
to make such an adjustment. The current ceiling set by President Trump is 15,000.
According to the Biden Plan for Securing our Values as a Nation of Immigrants [[link removed]]:
"President Biden will set the annual global refugee admissions cap to 125,000 and
seek to raise it over time commensurate with our responsibility, our values, and
the unprecedented global need." We are continuing to monitor this issue and will
be working to ensure President Biden signs a new Executive Order as soon as possible!
Stay tuned for updates!
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Sweeping Asylum Rules
On January 8, 2021, Judge James Donato of the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction [[link removed]]
blocking the implementation of a final rule that would have drastically restricted
access to asylum for foreign nationals fleeing persecution and torture. The rule,
titled "Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal; Credible Fear and Reasonable
Fear Review," was to go into effect on January 11, 2021. The new rule "would narrow
the types of persecution and severity of threats for which asylum is granted" and
would make it easier for judges to find an asylum claim "frivolous." Judge Donato
determined that the appointment of Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf,
did not follow the proper order of succession for the position and consequently
"Wolf lacked the authority to impose the sweeping rules." The preliminary injunction
remains in effect while a lawsuit against the rule proceeds in federal court.
Appropriations: Congress Passes FY 21 Omnibus Appropriations and COVID-19 Funding
On December 21, 2020, the House and Senate passed a spending package, H.R. 133 [[link removed]],
which included an omnibus bill that gives funding for all 12 appropriation bills
for through September 30, 2021 and $900 billion for COVID-19 relief (more on this
below). President Trump signed it into law on December 27, 2020. Please see a preliminary
summary [[link removed]]
of the funding levels appropriated in this package. A more complete summary is being
prepared, including relevant bill and report language for the Department of Health
and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement, Department of Homeland Security,
Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review and State Department
and will be shared with you soon.
Additional COVID-19 Relief in 2021
President-elect Biden has stated his intention to push for another COVID-19 relief
package once in office. His proposal is expected to include $2,000 stimulus payments
and more money for cities and states to boost their response to COVID-19 and facilitate
vaccine distribution. Under the CARES Act passed in March of 2020, 5.1 million U.S.
citizens and lawful immigrants were excluded from receiving stimulus payments because
they were the children or spouses of undocumented immigrants. This was partially
rectified by last month's COVID-19 relief package, which allowed individual spouses
with a Social Security Number and their U.S.-citizen or legal-immigrant children
to receive payments, including retroactively. Unfortunately, this still leaves
out many mixed-status families, including those with a single parent or two parents
who file taxes with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and have
one or more U.S.-citizen children. A total of 2.2 million U.S.-citizen and legal-immigrant
children remain excluded. See this commentary [[link removed]]
from the Migration Policy Institute. The USCCB is actively working to ensure that
all persons who file taxes in the U.S. and all U.S.-citizen or legal-immigrant children
are included in stimulus payments. A more detailed set of priorities for this legislation
and an accompanying action alert are forthcoming. Stay tuned!
Justice for Immigrants Transition Documents
Over the last few months, Justice for Immigrants Core Members have collaborated
on a series of documents that represent the collective recommendations of JFI for
the incoming Biden Administration
and 117th Congress. The documents, divided into four different areas, are:

* Ensuring Access to Lawful Status and Citizenship [[link removed]]:
Addresses both those already living in the
U.S., such as Dreamers and TPS holders, and those seeking to migrate, such as refugees,
while also emphasizing the importance of family unity and treating all migrants
with dignity, regardless of income, race, or religion.
* Guaranteeing Just and Humane Border Policies [[link removed]]:
Focuses on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, including policies such as the
Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), and highlights the
need for reform in order to cultivate a more humane approach to border management
and
ensure due process.
* Reforming Enforcement and Ending Mass Detention [[link removed]]:
Critiques current detention and deportation policies, especially their use as a
deterrent to migration, and proposes solutions for reforming
the system, including the increased use of meaningful community-based alternatives
to
detention (ATDs) and ensuring protections for vulnerable populations.
* Addressing Root Causes of Migration from Central America [[link removed]]:
Identifies challenges in U.S. foreign policy, international assistance, and trade,
and advocates for approaches to these issues that
further the common good and recognize the right to a dignified life for all people.
A page [[link removed]]
has also been created on the JFI website for these documents.
Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) Webinar: Planning and Facilitating Virtual
Lobby Visits
The 117th Congressional Session is underway, with new members and new opportunities
to pursue just policies that benefit the common good. While in-person visits to
local offices and the Hill may be suspended during the pandemic, virtual visits
can be a simple and constructive way to communicate with elected officials. On Friday,
January 15, 2020 at 1 PM ET, Ashley Feasley, director of policy for USCCB/Migration
and Refugee Services, will walk us through how to plan and facilitate productive
meetings with members of the 117th Congress and the new administration. Sign up
here. [[link removed]]
Toolkit for Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Join us in commemorating
this important month decreed by presidential proclamation [[link removed]]
since 2010!
The toolkit [[link removed]],
co-developed by the Coalition of Catholic Organizations against Human Trafficking
(CCOAHT), has excellent ways for you to work to end human trafficking in your community
and how to commemorate February 8th, the annual International Day of Prayer and
Awareness Against Human Trafficking and the Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita,
"a shining advocate of genuine emancipation. [[link removed]]"
Let us know what events you are planning! Send us an email and we will promote your
event on social media!
Upcoming Events, Opportunities and Resource

* Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) MLK Day of Service Resources. January 18, 2020
is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a national day of service. CCUSA encourages local
Catholic Charities to host and/or participate in events to celebrate King's profound
legacy. To help brainstorm ideas for events your organization could host, check
out this service event ideas flyer [[link removed]]
and project resources [[link removed]].
For virtual MLD Day of Service events, check out this virtual event best practices
guide [[link removed]].
For in-person events, review this Health & Safety Guidance [[link removed]]
and consider using this free polypropylene face mask request form [[link removed]]
for your event.
* A Conversation on Anti-Human Trafficking, January 19, 2021, at 3 PM ET. In preparation
for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking-February
8, 2021-Global Sisters Report offers this conversation with Srs. Gabriella Bottani
and Jean Schafer, Catholic leaders working against human trafficking. GSR staff
writer Soli Salgado, will facilitate this important conversation.Learn more and
register [[link removed]]
for this event.
* Jesuit Refugee Services USA Live Virtual Panel Discussion. The First 100 Days
on January 19, 2020, at 2 PM ET. Panelists will discuss access to asylum, refugee
resettlement, and overseas humanitarian assistance and what the Biden Administration
and new Congress can do in the first 100 days. RSVP [[link removed]]
for more information.

* Roundtable-Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors. Monthly Prayer
Opportunity on January 26, 2020 at 2 PM ET. Join us with Roundtable member, Dcn.
Paul Kipfstuhl from the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland. Join via
Zoom [[link removed]].
* FREE Webinar (with 1.5 CLE) from CLINIC: The Nuts and Bolts of DACA Filings in
2021 on January 29, 2021 at 2 PM ET. The original 2012 DACA program has been restored!
Need a refresher on DACA eligibility and how to file initial, renewal and advance
parole applications? This webinar for DACA practitioners will discuss the latest
USCIS developments, strategies for gathering supporting evidence for various eligibility
requirements and practice tips related to advance parole travel. Learn more and
register [[link removed]].
* School During a Pandemic: Fact Sheet Resource (from Catholic Charities Community
Services in Phoenix, AZ). Catholic Charities Community Services has kindly shared
their resource regarding schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic with the JFI network.
These resources are available in Arabic [[link removed]],
English [[link removed]],
Farsi [[link removed]],
French [[link removed]],
Spanish [[link removed]],
Swahili [[link removed]],
and Tigrinya [[link removed]].
In solidarity,
Tony Cube
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