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US Judges Organize a Bus Tour
Recently, US judges - learning from Polish history - organized a bus tour to talk about how the rule of law applies to everyday people’s lives. Rather than waiting for the next attack on the judiciary, this tour sent judges to build the trust and relationships needed to cultivate more courageous actions like Cohen’s.
Faith coalition protests Citizens Bank’s work with detention center operators
Clergy with the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Monday withdrew $1 million from an account with Citizens Bank as it urged the institution to cut ties with two companies that finance and operate immigrant detention centers.
Idaho's Sheriffs' Association pens letter to legislature
Following the committee hearing, the Idaho Sheriff's Association learned about the proposed legislation and issued a statement, and 44 elected county sheriffs expressed "unequivocal opposition" to House Bill 659 and the new bill, emphasizing serious concerns.
100 clergy arrested as thousands rally against immigration enforcement
Thousands of protesters gathered Jan. 23 in downtown Minneapolis to oppose the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement. Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.
After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago
Over 200 Chicago clergy sign letter “Jesus is Being Tear Gassed [by ICE] at Broadview.”
Catholic Bishops Rally Opposition to Immigration Agenda
Leading prelates are expressing outrage at the drive toward mass deportation.
Faith leaders react to mob at Capitol with prayers, calls for end to violence
From prayers to calls for Trump to halt rioters, some statements react to a sign of a divided nation with cries for peace.