Please Take Your Nativism Out Of Our Christianity

No matter how much a devout Christian wants to rant and rave about “the law” calling undocumented migrants “thieves” and “robbers” the truth is their status as undocumented migrants cannot keep them out of Heaven. Abiding by unjust laws of the United States is not a requirement of God’s love.
Nativist Bedfellows: The Christian Right [...]

Commentary: Killing of immigrant a senseless, barbaric act – CNN

Commentary: Killing of immigrant a senseless, barbaric act – CNN
SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) — To listen to the immigration debate, you would think illegal immigrants have it easy.
That’s nonsense. America has a long tradition of animosity toward legal immigrants, let alone illegal ones. The undocumented are preyed upon by thugs, cheated by swindlers, exploited by [...]

Decline Seen in Numbers of People Here Illegally – NY Times

…..only 299 million left to go.
Decline Seen in Numbers of People Here Illegally – New York Times
By JULIA PRESTON
Published: July 31, 2008
The number of illegal immigrants in the country has dropped by as much as 1.3 million in the past year, an 11 percent decline since a historic peak last August, a research group said [...]

Important Lessons From Jay Smooth: Pro-Migrant SanctuarySphere

O Obama, Where Art Thou? asks Para Justicia y Libertad on Obama’s ignoring Latinos in Texas. Also Texas Progressive Alliance Blog Round-Up: 07/30/2008.
Watch How To Tell People They Sound Racist at Awearness Blog. Great video by Jay Smooth breaking down the difference between the “what they did” conversation and the “who they are” conversation.
Watch [...]

Operation Scheduled Departure – Brought To You By The Cold Hearts Of ICE

The irony of this cold-hearted group’s name, who are enforce terrible and unjust immigration laws, could not be more profound. Simply look at the fact that they needed someone else to tell them people would rather be at home than in prison.

ALIPAC – Will It Make It Easier On You Now That You’ve Got Someone To Blame

Not to pick on Gheen, but I have to post on this article written about ALIPAC today.
Since I know Gheen likes U2 I think he should listen to the song “One” and take in its message. If he’d stop the insanity against migrants and help the rest of us find a compassionate solution to [...]

In The Spirit of Vigils: Pro-Migrant SanctuarySphere

New video unmasks the “Hidden System” of federal deportations and detentions at Latina Lista.
had it not been for the conscience-stricken federal interpreter who came forward to reveal how the federal government railroaded these undocumented workers into deportation, the height of the injustice of the system would not have been brought to light.
In the spirit of [...]

Six indicted in massive immigration-fraud scheme – Philly.com

When people are forced into the shadows it is easier for them to be taken advantage of. This is such a case.

Six indicted in massive immigration-fraud scheme – Philly.com
By Emilie Lounsberry
INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Those were some of the proceeds, federal authorities contended today, of a massive immigration-fraud scheme carried out by David Lynn, 33, a [...]

Immigrant supporters march in Morristown – Daily Record

Yesterday there was a pro-migrant rally in Morristown, NJ hosted by Wind of the Spirit. Many attended to show support for each other which is a beautiful thing. If only this mindset would spread to many others we’d be able to affect the world in such positive ways.
Immigrant supporters march in Morristown – [...]

1,000 Protest in Postville!: Pro-Migrant SanctuarySphere

First I would like to give mention to a blog I discovered yesterday titled Shalom Rav which gives us the story of the recent rallies to support migrants in Postville. The post is titled Demanding Justice in Postville and includes many pictures. Please take a moment to leave a comment in support of [...]