“In Vermont, two immigrant rights activists have returned home after being jailed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in what local organizers say was an act of political retaliation.” https://www.democracynow.org/2017/3/29/vermont_immigrant_rights_activists_released_after
“On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the Justice Department would withhold billions of dollars in grants to law enforcement agencies in sanctuary cities. In response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and others vowed to defy the order and remain sanctuary cities. For more, we […]
“Standing on the steps of the Foundry United Methodist Church on 16th Street NW, faith leaders and practitioners representing more than 60 congregations across the region announced a new network of sanctuary congregations throughout the D.C. area today.” https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/city-desk/blog/20855700/more-than-60-dc-area-congregations-launch-network-to-protect-immigrants
“‘When it became clear that many of our neighbors would be threatened and vulnerable,’ Hardies said from the pulpit, ‘the pastors started picking up the phone and started calling one another.’” https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/20853670/houses-of-worship-are-recreating-a-decadesold-support-system-to-protect-immigrants
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