NEWSDAY: President Trump's halt to U.S. refugee resettlement program angers some faith leaders
Fr. Steven Paulikas, rector of All Saints, Park Slope, calls Trump's refugee program suspension "heartbreaking" and "anti-American."
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VIDEO: Houses of Worship: Know Your Rights Webinar
Legal experts gathered to discuss how to best support immigrant communities during this time of increased immigration enforcement.
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Letter from Episcopal Church leaders on Trump administration immigration executive orders
"This vision of God’s kingdom, this new reality is the one to which we Christians are pledged in our baptism above any political preference"
Ecumenical Canon for Immigration Justice Ravi Ragbir receives Presidential Pardon, will not face deportation
President Biden highlighted his contributions to vulnerable immigrant communities, and his numerous awards including from the Diocese of LI.
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RNS: Faith-based immigrant rights activist faces threat of deportation
The piece highlights Canon Ragbir's advocacy for immigrant rights, his personal fight against deportation, and faith-driven work.
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Ravi Ragbir, Canon for Immigration Justice, ICE Supervision Appointment Postponed
Supporters will be gathering for a vigil calling upon President Biden to grant the immigrant rights leader a presidential pardon.
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NEWSDAY: Possible deportation raids of houses of worship worry some LI faith leaders
The Rev. Cn. Marie Tatro discusses faith leaders' response to potential changes to policies on ICE raids on "sensitive locations."
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Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc., receives $1 million gift from Yield Giving Open Call
"The Yield Giving Open Call and MacKenzie Scott have chosen to invest in RMM, and we are deeply honored to accept a $1 million gift."
NEWSDAY: Long Island migrant influx strains local nonprofit services
Food pantries and nonprofit legal and social service agencies are being strained by a record influx of migrants crossing
Advocating for Affordable Housing in Queens
Clergy and lay leaders went to Governor Hochul’s Manhattan office to advocate for affordable housing in Queens.