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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.
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.
Faith-Based Coalitions are Creating Emergency Hubs to Care for Children
Interfaith groups in Springfield, OH create church-run housing and childcare centers for Haitian families following removal of temporary protected status and threat of ICE deportations.
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.
Bishops publicly lament deportation policies
El Paso delegation of clergy and immigrants travels to meet with Pope Leo with aim of persuading clergy to speak out against ICE enforcement.
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.
Nicaraguan bishops mediate negotiations
Nicaraguan bishops mediate negotiations between authoritarian Ortega government and opposition, seeking a solution to the crisis and convened the national dialogue.