Tell Congress you oppose the detention and separation of immigrant families.
The Trump administration has called for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in the United States, recently terminating historical restrictions on immigration activity at places of worship, schools and hospitals. Mass deportations would have significant emotional, health and financial tolls on impacted immigrant families as well as the broader community. Congress is preparing to allocate billions for this directive.
This Action Alert is part of a Lenten Action Series, an opportunity to take advocacy action as part of your Lenten practice. Our baptismal calling to "serve all people," following the example of Christ, takes on urgent meaning as families across the nation face mounting challenges.
The book of Genesis underscores that "human beings are created ‘in God’s image’” (Genesis 1:27). The ELCA social policy resolution, "Toward Just, Compassionate, and Humane Immigration Reform," acknowledges the presence of undocumented immigrants. It advocates for both good governance to protect the nation and the just and humane enforcement of immigration laws. It guides the view of this church to prioritize human dignity while upholding the law.
Now is the time to act. Congress has moved quickly to authorize hundreds of millions in new funding for immigration detention, immigration agents, border wall construction and surveillance technology along the border and is poised to authorize billions more through budget reconciliation.
In addition to new spending to be utilized for mass detention and deportation, reconciliation opens the door to cuts to hunger programs, cuts to immigrant’s limited eligibility for social services, and harmful non-fiscally related immigration policy.
Act now to tell Congress you oppose the detention and separation of immigrant families. Customize your letter with your values and local experiences.
Thank you for your advocacy.
