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Week in Review - October 14th - 18th, 2019
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Justice for Immigrants Colleagues,
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.
Bishop Seitz Releases Pastoral Letter on Racism
On October 13, 2019, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso released a pastoral letter, Night
Will Be No More, during the Teach-In 2019: Journey for Justice. The letter addresses
racism, xenophobia, and white supremacy in borderland communities and across the
nation, particularly in the aftermath of the August 3, 2019 shooting in El Paso
that left twenty-two dead and many injured. "Hate visited our community and Latino
blood was spilled in sacrifice to the false god of white supremacy," Bishop Seitz
writes in the letter. The pastoral letter is available in Spanish [[link removed]]
and English [[link removed]].
Bishops' Pastoral Encounter in El Paso, Juarez and Las Cruces
In anticipation of the 2019 World Day for Migrants and Refugees [[link removed]],
a group of bishops, women religious, lay ministers and other Church leaders working
with immigrants spent the days prior to the September 29th observance in El Paso,
Texas, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Juarez, Mexico visiting immigrant farmworkers
and migrants in the region [[link removed]].
Bishop Oscar Cantu, of San Jose, California, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas,
Bishop Brendan Cahill, of Victoria, Texas, and Bishop Peter Baldacchino of Las Cruces,
New Mexico held a press conference [[link removed]]
to discuss the need for greater accompaniment of immigrants.
Federal judge rules against emergency declaration to fund border wall
On October 11, 2019, a federal judge ruled the President's national emergency declaration
to build a border wall unlawful. In his ruling [[link removed]],
Judge David Briones of the Western District of Texas said that President Trump overstepped
his authority to divert more funds to border security than what was appropriated
by Congress.
Judges in three states strike down "public charge rule"
Also on October 11th, federal judges in California, Washington state and New York
ruled [[link removed]]
against the Administration's proposed "public charge [[link removed]]"
rule. The new rule was to take effect on October 15th.
USCCB and Catholic Relief Services support Bi-Partisan Senate Venezuela TPS Bill
Bishop Joe Vásquez, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, Archbishop Timothy
Broglio, Chairman of USCCB Committee on International Justice and Peace, and Sean
Callahan, President/CEO, Catholic Relief Services, sent a letter [[link removed]]
to Senators urging support for the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019,
S. 636 [[link removed]],
a bi-partisan bill that would provide TPS for qualified Venezuelans in the United
States and crucial funding to strengthen refugee protection systems in nations hosting
displaced Venezuelans. USCCB/MRS has also endorsed [[link removed]]
legislation regarding TPS for Venezuela in the House as well.
Learn more about TPS here [[link removed]].
Refugee Update
On October 15, 2019, the Administration held the statutorily required consultation
with Congress for the Fiscal Year 2020 Presidential Determination (PD) on refugee
admissions. The President has still not officially issued this year's PD, although
the proposed number is 18,000. Refugee advocates held a demonstration in front of
the U.S. Capitol to oppose the low PD. It was co-sponsored by Church World Service,
Amnesty International and JFI core-member organizations Maryknoll Office for Global
Concerns and Franciscan Action Network (FAN). Susan Gunn [[link removed]],
Maryknoll, spoke at the event, and along with Sister Marie Orlandini of FAN; Anne
Richard, former Assistant Secretary of State in charge of the refugee program, and
15 others [[link removed]]were
arrested in an act of civil disobedience opposing the Trump Administration's drastically
reduced commitment to refugee resettlement. The former Assistant Secretary explained
her actions in Newsweek [[link removed]].
We urge all JFI members to engage in refugee advocacy. See the JFI PD and Executive
Order (EO) 13888 toolkit [[link removed]]
and two recent JFI webinars, one on the PD and EO [[link removed]]
and the other on Catholic Charities of Oregon's collaboration [[link removed]]
to receive state level funding to serve refugees.
USCCB Supports Climate Change Resiliency and Forced Displacement Protection Legislation
USCCB issued a statement of support for S. 2565 [[link removed]],
which would establish a global climate change resilience strategy and authorize
the admission into the United States of climate-displaced persons. Chairmen of the
USCCB Committee on Migration and the Committee on Domestic and Social Development
state in the letter [[link removed]]:
"Pope Francis, in Laudato Sí, his encyclical on care for the environment, says that
"the climate is a common good belonging to all and meant for all," and that "social
love moves us to devise larger strategies to halt environmental destruction and
to engage in 'a culture of care' for all of society."
Upcoming JFI Webinars
Learn about National Migration Week (NMW) 2020! On October 30, 2019 join us to learn
about NMW 2020 and what you can do to celebrate at your parish or diocese.
How Parish IDs Can Help Foster Communities of Welcome
Join parish and diocesan leaders from across the country to learn the positive impacts
parish IDs have had on immigrant communities. You will also learn about how you
can start a parish ID program in your own community.
DACA Update
On October 4th, the USCCB along with several Catholic and Evangelical partners submitted
an amicus brief for the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program which will have oral arguments on November
12, 2019. The brief focuses on family unity and the separation and hardship DACA
youth would endure if the DACA program is rescinded. USCCB was joined on the brief
by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Catholic Charities USA,
Catholic Health Association of the United States, CLINIC, Center for Migration Studies
of New York, Council of Christian Colleges & Universities, and World Relief. You
can read the brief on the Supreme Court's website [[link removed]].
Stay tuned for more resources on how to support Dreamers at this time!
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

* Centreville Immigration Forum Annual Meeting- October 23, 2019 in Centerville,
VA - Join to review the achievements of the past year and outline the goals and
challenges for the coming year. They will also be recognizing founding board members,
Alice Foltz and Stephen Vandivere. The meeting will be at Centreville United Methodist
Church, 6400 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121. Visit the website [[link removed]]
for more information.

* One Humanity, Two Countries: The Impact of Migration/Immigration on El Salvador
and the United States - October 23, 2019 in Seattle, WA - Fr. Miguel Vasquez SJ
will share his perspective of witnessing the impact of 30 years of migration on
communities in El Salvador. He will be joined in dialogue and later in a Q&A panel
of advocates and experts. The event will take place at St. Joseph Parish, 732 18th
Ave. E, Seattle 98112. Please RSVP [[link removed]].

* Central Americans' Humanitarian Crisis: What? Why? When? Where Are They Now?-
October 26, 2019 in Mesa, AZ - This program and discussion on Central Americans'
Humanitarian Crisis will feature parishioners, an immigration attorney, and a representative
of the Diocese of Phoenix who will speak about Catholic humanitarian support, advocacy
actions, and opportunities for individuals to become involved. Join us at Holy Cross
Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206. Email Pat Stoneburner [mailto:[email protected]]
for more information.

* Franciscan Action Network Annual Dinner and Recognition Event - November 7, 2019
in Washington, DC - Join staff and board members in honoring retiring Executive
Director Patrick Carolan at the annual event. The festivities will take place at
1340 Quincy St. NE, Washington 20017. Reserve [[link removed]]
your seat today.

* Jesuit Refugee Services 39th Anniversary Celebration - November 14, 2019 in New
York City - Author and renowned chef Lidia Bastianich will share her immigrant story
at JRS' 39th Anniversary event. Enjoy the celebration at The Lotos Club, 5 East
66th St., NYC. RSVP, sponsorship opportunities, and event information are available
on the event website [[link removed]].
In Solidarity,
Tony Cube
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