Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners

11/21/2024

Four Iowa Catholic Bishops have written a letter of solidarity with migrants. You can read it here in both English and Spanish.

A letter to our migrant brothers and sisters Nov. 19, 2024   To our dear migrant brothers and sisters in Christ: We write to you with hearts full of compassion and a deep desire to express our solidarity with you during this stressful time. We recognize the immense challenges you face as migrants, ...

11/08/2024

I offer this song in light of the election. Can we be sanctuary for each other?

Sanctuary by Carrie NewcomerPerformed by Carrie Newcomer and Gary WaltersFrom Carrie's Emmy winning performance "An Evening With Carrie Newcomer" Created by ...

07/20/2024

Texas has sent thousands of soldiers to the border as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar initiative Operation Lone Star. No border town has felt their presence more than Eagle Pass.

07/14/2024

06/30/2024

AILA President Kelli Stump responded to today’s SCOTUS ruling overturning the “Chevron” doctrine, noting that while "the cases had nothing to do with ” the decision “will have a significant impact on many immigration adjudications.” https://bit.ly/4eM8NAn

06/20/2024

This , let's not only extend our support to refugees worldwide but also commit to ending stigma right here in America. LGBTIQ+ individuals seeking refuge often face additional hurdles, including discrimination and misunderstanding.

Let's work together to create a more inclusive society where everyone, regardless of background, can find acceptance and support.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹.

Learn how you can get involved! ➡ https://iam.ec/4cdmE0A

06/19/2024

If you are interested in helping get immigrants out of detention, check out Prairielands Freedom Fund. This Iowa-based organization provides bonds and pretrial bails to free people from detention.

BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Iowa’s law criminalizing immigrants, meaning it will not go into effect on July 1. While this is only a temporary ruling, the injunction was granted because the law is likely to be permanently struck down.

We’re grateful for our community for showing up last week on hearing day (pictured). We stand strong knowing we stand with families who belong together. Onward 🧡

06/12/2024

Last week, members of Improve The Dream met with senior White House administration officials to continue our discussion on administrative solutions to protection children of long-term visa holders and other long-term residents.

Over 250,000 American-raised and educated children face uncertainty due to our broken legal immigration system. Despite growing up in the United States with lawful status, they face leaving the only country they’ve known. We have advocated for the bipartisan America’s Children Act, which would permanently end aging out. Our hope is that until that can pass, the administration use all executive actions necessary to improve this situation.

06/07/2024

Instead of playing politics with the lives of people seeking safety, the Biden administration can and must take action to reunite and protect all immigrant and asylum-seeking families!

🚨 Urge President Joe Biden to reverse course and uphold today: http://bit.ly/vofunitynow

06/04/2024

The Proclamation from The White containing the executive order to limit immigration at the southern border.

   There are more people around the world who are displaced from their homes today than at any point in time since World War II.  Many factors have contributed to this problem.  Failing regimes and dire economic conditions afflict many countries, including several in the Western Hemisphere.  Vi...

05/05/2024

🚨HUGE VICTORY FOR DACA RECIPIENTS🚨

The Biden administration just lifted Affordable Care Act restrictions for DACA recipients.

This fall, hundreds of thousands of people will be able to access necessary health care, a significant stride for health equity & immigrant justice.

“We are thrilled that DACA recipients will finally be able to access health care through the Affordable Care Act. We commend the Biden administration for taking this important step..." -Kica Matos, NILC President

🔔Stay tuned here for more updates, including open enrollment dates, next steps, and more!