Church World Service Opposes North Carolina Anti-Immigrant H.B. 318, Urges Governor McCrory to Veto

News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Humanitarian organization Church World Service strongly opposes North Carolina’s anti-immigrant House Bill 318 that recently passed the General Assembly. This bill takes away local jurisdictions’ right to determine how they practice community policing. This type of legislation creates a hostile environment, leading to discrimination and racial profiling for all immigrants and people of color, regardless of their immigration or citizenship …

CWS Statement on Passage of H.R. 3009

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, July 23, 2015

Following the recent passage of H.R. 3009, The Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, Church World Service (CWS) denounced the bill, noting the negative impact it would have on public safety and trust between communities and local police. H.R. 3009 would cut federal funds for community safety programs in states and cities where …

CWS Statement in Opposition to Proposals that would Dismantle Trust Between Local Police and Communities

News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2015

In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in San Francisco, Church World Service mourns with the family and community of Kathryn Steinle as they experience a tremendous loss. We are praying for peace and an end to senseless acts of violence that are too prevalent in this country. CWS urges all Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives …

Praying for Healing: Faith Community Call for Solidarity with San Francisco

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, July 9, 2015

Last week, the life of Kathryn Steinle was tragically cut short by a senseless act of gun violence. Today, as united members of the faith community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Kathryn’s family and friends. We join the broader San Francisco community as we grieve, and pray for peace and healing for all who are impacted by this tragedy. …

Weeping for Charleston

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, June 18, 2015

Last night, a peaceful Bible study group was shattered by an act of senseless gun violence in Charleston, S.C. It is with profound grief, sadness and tears that Church World Service reacts to the tragic shooting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, an historic congregation of the CWS member African Methodist Episcopal Church. The nine lives lost are a …

Faith and Community Leaders Join to Demand Implementation of Executive Actions on Immigration

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, June 18, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following nearly a week of protests, fasts and solidarity actions across the United States, faith and religious leaders will break their fast today at 5:30PM. The week’s actions, aimed to draw attention to the lack of implementation of prosecutorial discretion by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, drew more than 250 faith, immigration and community leaders together at …

Faith and community leaders protest immigration hearing, demand an end to separations and deportations

News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, faith and immigration activists protested a hearing held in the House of Representatives on President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. The joint hearing, organized by the Subcommittee on National Security and the Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules, included testimony by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Sarah Saldaña, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services …

It’s a Moral Tragedy to Continue the Delay on President’s Immigration Actions

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, April 16, 2015

This article was originally pubilshed on The Hill on April 16, 2015: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/civil-rights/238995-its-a-moral-tragedy-to-continue-the-delay-on-obamas Justice delayed is justice denied. Last July, we stood in front of the White House with 112 clergy and immigrant leaders in civil disobedience to tell President Barack Obama that we could not wait for relief from deportation any longer. After continued delays from the Administration, relief …

On the Border – from Fear to Hope

News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Over 500 people are estimated to die along the U.S.-Mexico border every year as they flee from poverty and extreme violence, searching for safe refuge. Many of those who perish on the treacherous journey are never found, their remains lost to the extreme conditions of the desert wilderness. A loss which never allows their family to truly let go, lacking …

Faith Leaders and Activists Call for Bold and Courageous Action

News & Updates | Posted Thursday, November 20, 2014

Last Wednesday, CWS celebrated another year of working toward a more just world for refugees and immigrants by honoring three recipients with the John Backer Champion 4 Change Award. Among the recipients was United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño, a long-time advocate for immigrant rights. While Bishop Carcaño was unable to attend the Benefit 4 Change in person, she recorded …