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University leaders urge Senate to act quickly on newly introduced DREAM Act
- Feb 9, 2021
An alliance of presidents of U.S. colleges and universities, including Catholic institutions, said the bipartisan DREAM Act of 2021 “represents the first step to restore certainty into the lives of young adults, students, and other aspiring Americans who want nothing more than to be an integral part of the fabric of this country.”
Federal judge orders full restoration of DACA program
- Dec 6, 2020
A federal judge Dec. 4 said the Trump administration must fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, after the program that protects qualifying young adult immigrants from deportation was suspended this summer by Chad Wolf, acting Homeland Security secretary.
Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan
- May 17, 2019
Catholic immigration advocates raised concerns about a proposal from President Donald Trump that would reshape U.S. immigration policy to incorporate a “merit-based” system that prioritizes high-skilled workers over those with family already in the country.
Bishops’ migration chair urges House pass new bill to protect ‘Dreamers’
- Mar 16, 2019
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration March 15 endorsed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide equal protection and a pathway to citizenship for qualifying “Dreamers” and those covered by the Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure programs.
Bishop urges Congress to pass protections for Dreamers, TPS holders
- Mar 7, 2019
Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington called on Congress to adopt legislation that would protect “Dreamers” and those covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure so that families are kept intact.
Immigrants, advocates navigating post-DACA-deadline landscape
- Mar 3, 2018
“I think a lot of people feel a little insecure, they don’t feel safe and they’re unsure what’s going to happen because things are up in the air,” said Michelle Sardone, director of strategic initiatives for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.
Court blocks Trump administration’s effort to end DACA in March
- Feb 27, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s effort to end a program in March that protects young adults brought to the U.S. without legal permission as minors.
As DACA deadline nears, Catholics urge fix for immigration woes
- Feb 24, 2018
On Feb. 23, officials of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops again urged all U.S. Catholics to participate in a “National Catholic Call-In Day to Protect Dreamers” they have declared for Feb. 26.
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