All four of my grandparents came to the U.S. to escape hunger and oppression in their home country. So I know from personal experience that immigrants and refugees who come to the U.S. and work hard can make a good life.
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Today, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors joins with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) by signing onto a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen opposing the “Remain in Mexico” policy affecting asylum-seekers, victims of torture and other acts of unspeakable violence.
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Omar* lived in a small town in Mexico. Life there was far from idyllic; it was full of fear. Neighborhood gangs battled for control, making danger and violence a part of everyday life.
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Last night Congress released a 1,000+ page piece of legislation that might temporarily settle that question. Here’s what you need to know per the Washington Post.
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Before you overdose on peppermint lattes, remember that Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus. For me, it's also about re-watching the classic black-and-white film "Casablanca."
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Weeks before the busiest travel days of the year, The Supreme Court has upheld travel restrictions affecting people from six Muslim-majority nations.
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Following the recent injunction in a California court, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors will assist young immigrants who are eligible to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Lawyers and volunteers are ready to provide advice and comfort in the midst of the confusion created by the government.
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