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Stand with Immigrants: Updates & Actions To Take Today

By November 25, 2025No Comments
“We know that we are stronger and better when we remain rooted in our commitment to welcome.”
Faith Groups Condemn All Time Low Refugee Resettlement Goal – Interfaith Immigration Coalition

Catch Up

Pushback To Historically Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
On Oct. 31, President Trump announced a historic low refugee admissions goal of 7,500, slashing the number of slots for refugees in the upcoming year and circumventing mandated congressional consultations. The Interfaith Immigration Coalition joined refugee leaders, and refugee resettlement organizations nationwide in denouncing the announcement.

Public Charge Updates
There have been new developments with public charge, a provision of U.S. law that affects how immigrants are assessed for potential inadmissibility based on their use of public benefits. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a proposed rule change with a 30-day public comment period. DHS is proposing to rescind guidance put in place in 2022 under the Biden administration.

Faith Organizations Speak Out
In November, Catholic bishops issued a rare statement on mass deportations, warning that these policies create fear and undermine human dignity. Additionally, more than two dozen religious groups now have filed lawsuits regarding “sensitive locations.” Faith organizations are actively challenging the administration’s recent policies. Groups have shared important know your rights information, hosted vigils in solidarity, shown up to bear witness and accompany people to court, and thousands have raised their voices for more humane and just policies.

Show Up

Family Detention: Realities and Resistance under Trump 2.0, 11/18 at 5 pm ET/ 4 pm CT/ 2 pm PT

Join the National Coalition to End Family and Child Detention for a webinar to learn about the history of family detention, conditions that families are facing across the country, and how you can join the #FreeFamilies movement.

Take Action
Organizational Letter to Congress on Arrest of Dreamers & DACA Recipients

Amid a surge of apprehensions and detentions of individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) the IIC is leading a letter to Congress urging them to defend DACA recipients from unjust actions.

Interfaith Statement of Solidarity with Canadian Faith Leaders

Right now, faith leaders in Canada are calling on the U.S. interfaith community to stand in solidarity with them as they urge the Canadian government to reject regressive measures that could limit asylum and due process for vulnerable people at the U.S.-Canada border.

Take Action for Refugees

Urge national, state, and local elected leaders to stand up for the persecuted, schedule congressional consultations on refugee admissions, and restart refugee admissions.

Resources

Explore Know Your Rights Resources

  • Check out CLINIC’s know your rights flyers, which are available in 10 languages and include information on what your rights are, regardless of immigration status, in different types of law and immigration enforcement encounters. Read and download here.

  • Check out the list of prayer and practical know your rights resources for churches, providers, and schools compiled by the Christian Community Development Association. Access the resources here.

  • Check out this resource page to help immigrants and those assisting them to navigate the dangerous environment created by new laws and executive orders, created by the Sisters of Mercy’s Justice Team. Access the resources here.
  • Check our these new resources from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) on sensitive locations and what faith communities can do if ICE or immigration enforcement officers appear at their place of worship. Access the resources here.
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Resources shared in this newsletter reflect a diversity of policy perspectives and do not imply the endorsement of all IIC member organizations.