Seeking to be a source of trusted information/resources for local congregations, Regions, and ministry partners, Justice & Advocacy Ministries offers the following curated list of
toolkits, articles, and action items about refugee and immigration ministries.
In the News: Updates on Important Stories
Charlotte Church Goers Flee Border Patrol Raid: ‘We Thought Church was Safe’ Newsweek shares the story of members of a church in Charlotte, North Carolina who fled to nearby woods on November 15 after masked federal agents arrived and detained one congregant, amid the ongoing immigration crackdown taking place in the city.
Faith Groups Condemn All Time Low Refugee Resettlement Goal
Guided by diverse faith traditions, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition shares collective alarm that the current administration has drastically slashed the refugee resettlement program and abandoned refugees fleeing persecution and war. The IIC stands against the exclusion of any refugee simply because of who they are, where they come from, or what they believe.
A Refugee’s Deportation Rattles a Deeply Conservative Town
The Guardian shares the story a refugee from Bhutan who went to church, got married and started an auto shop in Twin Falls, ID. An arrest record got him caught in the ICE dragnet.
Faith Voices: Theological Reflections on Current Events
US Catholic Bishops Issue Special Message on Immigration
The US Catholic Bishops meeting at the Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, MD issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the US Conference of Catholic Bishops invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.
Neighbors Not Enemies: Remembering Injustice and Resisting Its Return
In this powerful reflection, CWS’s Associate Director of Policy, Kimiko Hirota draws connections between her family’s history and the renewed use of the Alien Enemies Act. As immigrant communities face mass detention and deportation today, she calls on Americans to remember past injustices and resist their return by demanding dignity, oversight and lasting legislative change.
The Faith Built from Walking Through the Darien Gap: Assisting Refugees and Immigrants in Northern Montana In Sojourners, Rebecca Miller (Board Chair of Valley Neighbors of the Flathead in Montana) shares this testimony, “For me right now, action is prayer. A lot of my life was receiving content and learning. Now is the time to use all that and put it out in something that, hopefully, is useful.”
Faith in Action: Toolkits and Advocacy Guides
NILC: How to Find a Loved One After a US Immigration Arrest
A thorough guide from our partners at the National Immigration Law Center that will help you look for someone who was taken by immigration officers and may be facing deportation.
Available in 10 Languages: Arabic | Chinese – Simplified | Chinese – Traditional | English | Haitian Creole | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Action Resource from DHM: Sample Scripts to Respond to the Historically Low Refugee Resettlement Number from the FY 2026 Presidential Determination
Now is an urgent time to call on our elected leaders and urge them to call on the administration to reverse course and restore the refugee admissions program for the most at-risk refugees around the world. Use these sample scripts to contact your two US Senators and one US Congressperson.
Civil Rights Toolkit: Speaking Out Despite Government Censorship and Threats
From the Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights this provides a clear, tested framework for messaging about civil rights that empowers you to speak from your core values.
NFAP Policy Brief: Economic Impact of the Trump Admins Immigration Policies
In the first analysis to project the short-term and long-term impact of the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, the National Foundation for American Policy finds that the policies will significantly lower the US GDP while substantially increasing the federal debt.
In the Know: Explainer Articles from Trusted Partners
American Immigration Council: Why Is It So Hard to Become a US Citizen?
It’s a question often directed toward undocumented immigrants living in the United States: “Why don’t they just get in line?” This article from theAmerican Immigration Council explains that there is no “line” available for most immigrants and that the pathway to American citizenship for the vast majority is long, complex, and financially draining.
Data for Progress: Strong Majority of Voters Continue to Back Refugee Program
New polling data from Refugee Advocacy Lab, Refugees International, and Data for Progress shows that a large majority of voters support the US having a refugee program and oppose many of the Trump administration’s recent anti-immigrant policies.
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DHM & WoC Video: A Conversation on Refugee & Immigration Issues
Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel Video: What Your Church Should Know
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