New Sanctuary Movement
The New Sanctuary Movement has united a growing number of faith groups behind a stand of conscience - to defend immigrant families from being torn apart by deportations.
Currently, nine families who have resisted deportation orders have taken public sanctuary in California, New York and Chicago. Nationwide, over 31 New Sanctuary Coalitions across the country work with people of faith to support immigrant families through advocacy and organizing in many forms.
In the Milwaukee area, four congregations have now made the decision to formally join the New Sanctuary Movement. St. Martin de Porres Parish, Divine Word Lutheran Church, St. Benedict the Moor Parish, and Holy Angels Old Catholic Church. Each of them has committed to publicly support the principles of the movement, and to provide advocacy and support to families facing deportation.
For more information contact Cindy Breunig at 414-643-1620 x207
Myths & Facts
Myth: The U.S. is being overrun with immigrants.
Fact: The number of undocumented migrants coming to the U.S. each year is approximately 300,000 according government figures - equivalent to an increases of one tenth of one percent in the populaton.
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