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JFI Week in Review - August 23rd - 27th, 2021
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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
El Presidente de la USCCB Pide a los Obispos que Consideren una Colección Especial
en las Diócesis para Ayudar a Haití Después del Terremoto
Los informes de Haití después del terremoto del 14 de agosto muestran daños inmensos
y han resultado en una pérdida sustancial de vidas, con la tormenta tropical Grace
sumándose a la devastación y los disturbios civiles de larga data. Es probable que
los ciudadanos de Haití vean dificultades continuas en las próximas semanas a medida
que comiencen los esfuerzos de recuperación y reconstrucción. Además, muchas iglesias
parroquiales, capillas, escuelas y clínicas fueron devastadas, lo que afectará a
las comunidades religiosas durante años. En respuesta, el Arzobispo José Gómez
de Los Ángeles, presidente de la USCCB, envi [[link removed]]ó
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una carta [[link removed]]
a todos los obispos de Los Estados Unidos pidiéndoles que consideraran tomar una
colección especial voluntaria en sus diócesis para el Fondo de Desastres de Emergencia
de los Obispos.
Los fondos recaudados para este llamamiento especial se utilizarán para apoyar las
necesidades pastorales y de reconstrucción de la Iglesia, así como los esfuerzos
de Catholic Relief Services y/o Catholic Charities USA, las agencias oficiales
de ayuda de la Iglesia Católica de los Estados Unidos, ya que ellos y sus agencias
locales responden a las necesidades inmediatas de emergencia y ayudan en los esfuerzos
de reconstrucción y recuperación a largo plazo.
Los Presidentes del Comité de Migración de la USCCB Responden a la Crisis en Evolución
en Afganistán
A medida que la grave situación en Afganistán continúa, el obispo Mario Dorsonville,
obispo auxiliar de Washington y presidente del Comité de Migración de la USCCB,
y el obispo David Malloy de Rockford, presidente del Comité de Justicia Internacional
y Paz de la USCCB, emitieron una declaraci [[link removed]]ó
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el 17 de agosto en respuesta a los acontecimientos en desarrollo, expresando especial
preocupación "por todos los que requieren evacuación, así como por las mujeres y
niñas afganas, que corren el riesgo de perder oportunidades ganadas en las últimas
dos décadas y que ahora se enfrentan a posibles malos tratos."
Recursos en Línea de Justicia para Inmigrantes sobre Afganistán
Seguimos atentos a las devastadoras noticias que llegan de Afganistán. Nuestros
corazones están con los niños, las familias y otras personas vulnerables que intentan
huir a un lugar seguro en este momento. Se ha creado una página en el sitio web
de Justicia para Inmigrantes con información y recursos relevantes para Afganistán,
incluyendo un mapa con todos los sitios de reasentamiento de la USCCB y esta descripci
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de las diferentes rutas a los Estados Unidos disponibles para los nacionales afganos.
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con sus redes.
Alerta de Acción de JFI: No Más Retrasos: Se Necesita una Reforma Migratoria Positiva
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relacionada con los esfuerzos de reconciliación presupuestaria en curso en el Congreso.
Existe una oportunidad muy real de asegurar un estatus legal y un camino hacia la
ciudadanía para millones de nuestros hermanos y hermanas indocumentados, pero necesitamos
su voz y apoyo para ayudar a que esto suceda.
Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos Ordena la Reimplementación de MPP
El viernes 13 de agosto de 2021, el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para
el Distrito Norte de Texas ordenó la reimplementación de "buena fe" de los Protocolos
de Protección al Migrante (MPP por sus siglas en inglés) de la Administración Trump,
también conocidos como "Permanecer en México". La demanda, que fue presentada por
los estados de Texas y Missouri, impugnó la terminación de MPP el 1 de junio por
parte del secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas,
argumentando que incurrirían en costos significativos después del final del programa.
La Corte de Apelaciones de los Estados Unidos para el Quinto Circuito negó la solicitud
inicial de la Administración Biden de una suspensión (retraso) de la orden; la decisión
fue apelada ante la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, donde la suspensión fue
negada una vez más el 24 de agosto. La Administración Biden ha declarado [[link removed]]
que está apelando el caso completo.
Por favor, consulte este recurso para obtener más información, así como nuestro
recurso actualizado [[link removed]]
sobre MPP.
Inmigración y Su Parroquia de agosto (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
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y su Parroquia (IySP) [[link removed]],
el cual está dirigido a sacerdotes y agentes pastorales. Este boletín está dividido
en quince secciones: Noticias, Eventos, Recursos para Pastoral Migratoria, Recursos
para la Pastoral Migratoria y la Comunidad, y El Video del Papa.
Nuestra edici [[link removed]]ó
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de agosto de 2021 [[link removed]]
incluye actualizaciones sobre eventos e iniciativas diferentes en las diócesis que
son parte de Pastoral Migratoria, información sobre noticias recientes relacionadas
con la migración, detalles sobre la Semana Nacional de la Migración 2021, y recursos
para la comunidad. Si desea recibir Inmigración y Su Parroquia por favor regístrese
utilizando este enlace [[link removed]].
Marque sus Calendarios: Misa para Migrantes y Refugiados que Se Celebrará en Washington,
D.C. el 26 de Septiembre

En nombre del obispo Dorsonville, obispo auxiliar de Washington, y monseñor. W.
Ronald Jameson, V.F., rector de la catedral, lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros para
la Misa en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol en Washington, D.C., el 26 de septiembre
de 2021, a las 5:30 p.m. para orar por las comunidades de migrantes y refugiados
de los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo. El obispo Dorsonville también le pide
su ayuda para compartir esta información con otros para que puedan asistir y unirse
a la oración por estas comunidades. Todos son bienvenidos. Consulte los folletos
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para obtener más información.

¿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
USCCB President Asks Bishops to Consider Special Collection in Dioceses to Assist
Haiti After Earthquake
Reports out of Haiti in the aftermath of the August 14, 2021, earthquake show immense
damage and have resulted in a substantial loss of life; following in its wake Tropical
Storm Grace has added to the devastation and long-standing civil unrest. The people
of Haiti are likely to see ongoing hardship in the weeks ahead as they begin recovery
and rebuilding efforts. Moreover, many parish churches, chapels, schools, and clinics
were devastated which will impact faith communities for years. In response, Archbishop
José Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the USCCB, sent a letter [[link removed]]
to all U.S. bishops asking them to consider taking up a voluntary special collection
in their dioceses for the Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund.
The funds collected for this special appeal will be used to support the pastoral
and reconstruction needs of the Church, as well as the efforts of Catholic Relief
Services and/or Catholic Charities USA, the official relief agencies of the U.S.
Catholic Church, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate emergency
needs and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts.
USCCB Chairmen Respond to Evolving Crisis in Afghanistan
As the dire situation in Afghanistan continues, Bishop Mario Dorsonville, chairman
of the USCCB's Committee on Migration, and Bishop David Malloy of Rockford, chairman
of the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued a statement
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on August 17, 2021, in response to the developing events, conveying particular concern
"for all those requiring evacuation, as well as Afghan women and girls, who risk
losing opportunities gained over the last two decades and now face potential mistreatment."
JFI Web Resource for Afghanistan
We continue to keep our eyes on the devastating news coming out of Afghanistan.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the children, families, and other vulnerable individuals
attempting to flee to safety at this time. We are monitoring the situation closely
and will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information. A page has
been added to the JFI website with information and resources relevant to Afghanistan,
including a map with all of the USCCB's resettlement sites and this overview [[link removed]]
of the different pathways to the United States available for Afghan nationals. Please
share the webpage [[link removed]]
with your networks. Information related to donations for two of the USCCB's resettlement
affiliates is also at the end of this email.
JFI Action Alert: No More Delay: Positive Immigration Reform Needed Today
If you have not already done so, please view, complete, and share this action alert
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related to the budget reconciliation efforts underway in Congress. There is a very
real opportunity to secure legal status and a path to citizenship for millions of
our undocumented brothers and sisters, but we need your voice and support to help
make it happen.
U.S. District Court Orders Reimplementation of Migrant Protection Protocols
On Friday, August 13, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
Texas ordered the "good faith" reimplementation of the Trump Administration's Migrant
Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as "Remain in Mexico." The suit, which was
brought forth by the states of Texas and Missouri, challenged the June 1 termination
of MPP by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, arguing
that they would incur significant costs following the end of the program. The U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the Biden Administration's initial
request for a stay (delay) of the order; the decision was appealed to the Supreme
Court of the United States, where the stay was once again denied on August 24. The
Biden Administration has stated [[link removed]]
that it is appealing the full case.
Please see this resource [[link removed]]
for more information, as well as our updated backgrounder [[link removed]]
on MPP.
Biden Administration Publishes Long-Awaited Regulations Related to Asylum
On Wednesday, the Biden Administration unveiled a proposed rule [[link removed]]
that will fundamentally impact and shift the country's asylum system. The rule proposes
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that asylum cases be adjudicated by asylum officers who are specially trained to
decide these claims. Currently, asylum decisions are either adjudicated by immigration
judges, if an individual is apprehended by DHS (defensive asylum), or processed
by an asylum officer from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), for
those not in removal proceedings (defensive asylum). More information is available
about the two different types of asylum on the USCIS website [[link removed]].
Because the changes are being proposed through regulation, the public has the opportunity
to submit comments on the rule. All comments are due within 60 days of the rule's
publication (October 19, 2021). More information on the proposed rule is available
from the Migration Policy Institute [[link removed]].
Update: Texas Executive Order Regarding Transportation of Undocumented Persons
On July 28, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued " Executive Order [[link removed]]
GA-37, relating to the ground transportation of migrants during the COVID-19 disaster."
The order placed strict limitations on the ability of non-government actors to provide
transportation to migrants in the state of Texas. The Governor's order was temporarily
placed on hold with a restraining order issued [[link removed]]
by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone on August 3. On August 26, Judge Cardone
ordered [[link removed]]a
preliminary injunction, halting the implementation of the order until the case is
decided on the merits. Judge Cardone found that "[t]he order seems to do little
to protect public health despite its purported motivations" and also likely violates
the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Mark Your Calendars: Mass for Migrants and Refugees to be Celebrated in Washington,
D.C., on September 26, 2021
On behalf of Bishop Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington, and Msgr. W. Ronald
Jameson, V.F., rector of the cathedral, we invite you to join us for Mass at the
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., on September 26, 2021,
at 5:30 p.m. to pray for the migrant and refugee communities of the United States
and across the world. Bishop Dorsonville also asks for your help in sharing this
information with others so they can attend and join in prayer for these communities.
All are welcome. Please see the event flyers in English [[link removed]]
or Spanish [[link removed]]
for more information.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

* Pax Christi USA Partnering to Host March on Voting Rights, August 28, 2021. Get
information on participating virtually in the march on the event website [[link removed]].
* Jordan Ministry Team Event: Laudato Si': Celebrating the Gospel of Creation, September
1, 2021, at 5:30 PM PT. Join us on September 1, the Day of Prayer for the Care of
Creation, as we reflect on Pope Francis' landmark encyclical Laudato si'. This online
workshop by Brother Silas Henderson, SDS, DMin, will explore the the themes of the
"Gospel of Creation" and the vision for an integrated ecology presented in the letter.
Learn more and register [[link removed]].
* Alliance for Fair Food (AFF) and Coalition for Immokalee Workers (CIW) Network
Wide Call, September 2, 2021, at 7 PM ET. Join us for an update from CIW leaders
on what's happening in Immokalee, FL, plans for the Autumn season, and how we can
continue to build community and leadership in the months ahead as we continue organizing
for farmworker justice. RSVP [[link removed]]
to join.
* Archdiocesan Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants on Sunday, September 19, 2021,
at 3:30 PM in Los Angeles. You are cordially invited to the Cathedral of Our Lady
of the Angels to celebrate in this Mass with Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles serving
as presider. Your presence at this celebration is essential for uplifting and recognizing
our immigrant community. The flyer for this Mass is below:

* Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) Annual Gathering, September 21-23, 2021, in San
Diego. There is still time to reserve your space for CCUSA's 2021 annual gathering.
Save your spot and learn more about the event on CCUSA's website [[link removed]].

* Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (VA) Assisting Afghan Special Immigrant
Visa Arrivals. CC-Arlington is gearing up for many SIV arrivals. See how you can
help on their special announcement flyer [[link removed]].
* Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD) Wish List for Work Assisting Afghans.
CCDSD has created an Amazon wish list [[link removed]]
with items needed by Afghans resettling in the area.
Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend,
Tony Cube
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