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July 30, 2026

The Trump administration’s indefinite refugee ban, stop work orders and prolonged delays in reimbursement for resettlement agencies have had a devastating impact on tens of thousands of refugee families and communities across the country and around the world. Welcome to the latest edition of State of Play from Church World Service. This resource will provide regular updates from the CWS …

Johanna Babb | July 29, 2026

Almost 20 years ago, I stood as a young lawyer before a judge for the first and only time in my career. Contract law was my comfort zone, not the courtroom. But the pro bono immigration case I had spent years preparing had reached its decisive moment. That day would determine whether my client, Jean Batiste, a husband and father …

Christopher Plummer | April 8, 2026

Trigger warning: This blog mentions instances of sexual abuse. CWS Marks April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month:   Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it. They have done it alone, walking thousands of miles, and they have done it cradled in a parent’s arms. For many of those fortunate to make it to …

April 1, 2026

Refugee Housing Solutions partners with landlords and communities to expand safe, affordable housing for refugees and newcomers, strengthening stability and belonging for families rebuilding their lives in the United States.  Finding a safe place to call home is one of the very first steps for any family restarting their lives in a new country. For refugees and other newcomers arriving …

March 22, 2026

Everyone deserves access to clean water, yet for millions around the world, safe drinking water and proper sanitation remain out of reach. From collapsed infrastructure and poor management to conflict and climate change, several factors contribute to families being unable to access their right to safe water. Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events are making clean water scarcer and …