The Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) and the Laudato Si’ goals and action plan insist that the Jesuits pursue ecological conversion. With transformed hearts, hearing the integrally connected cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor, we are called to the front lines where individuals and communities are responding
Amidst the conflict and crisis in Afghanistan, JRS/USA has launched an advocacy effort calling on all world governments to provide welcome and protection for Afghan refugees. You can see JRS/USA’s statement to the Biden Administration and Congress to ensure that Afghans seeking refuge can seek protection and write your elected leaders. JRS/USA
Last Tuesday, August 24, the House of Representatives passed the same budget resolution the Senate passed earlier this month. Both resolutions include instructions to the Judiciary Committee to draft language that creates “lawful permanent status for qualified immigrants” in the budget reconciliation package. We must not stop putting pressure on
by: Angie Turner, J&P Editorial Coordinator The Justice & Peace Committee supports the belief that police have a role in creating a just society. We acknowledge that the current justice system is flawed. Unlike Abolish and Defund strategists, we support the belief that with proper reform, police can properly do
On July 1st, the federal government has put in place a moratorium on executions. As you know, the goal is that federal executions be outlawed. This is a reason to rejoice and know that our advocacy has been somewhat successful. But, we have had moratoriums in the past and a
The Justice & Peace Committee Racial Justice Advocacy Work Group focuses on legislative action in Annapolis with the support of ALCU. At our February Justice & Peace Committee Meeting, we identified the following 4 priority focus areas for legislative action in Annapolis:
The Dignity Not Detention Act, sponsored by Delegate Vaughn Stewart, was originally intended to prohibit Maryland law enforcement from opening contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain undocumented individuals in their local jails. Exciting news – Dignity Not Detention passes in the General Assembly! There are no words
The Driver Privacy Act (HB23/SB234) just PASSED in on 3rd reader the Senate with a veto-proof majority. Words can not express how incredible this win is for immigrant families. We got 33 votes in total – all Democrats AND Republican, Senator Chris West. Here are the next steps: The bill
Our Meetings with the Offices of Senator Van Hollen, Senator Cardin, Congressman Sarbanes, & Congressman Ruppersberger.
Urge Senator Cardin to pass the For the People Act on Friday, April 9th.
Congress faces a March 22nd deadline to pass critical funding bills to avert a government shutdown. These funding bills include lifesaving assistance to meet the humanitarian needs of those arriving at our borders and millions of displaced persons overseas. Due to continued inaction by Congress, many essential U.S. humanitarian programs—both foreign and domestic—remain in limbo.
After months of delay, a pair of bills requiring—and incentivizing developers to build more affordable housing units will be presented before the full Baltimore City Council Tuesday, and could be called for a vote. The bills are part of a package of what’s known as inclusionary housing legislation because they
Baltimore coalition launches effort to campaign for land bank to acquire vacant properties By Giacomo Bologna Iya Kenya MahaliyaDara loves her Northwest Baltimore home, but she’s getting tired of her neighbors. For the past seven years the 48-year-old Baltimore native has lived in a Park Heights rowhome she inherited from
Please let President Biden and his administration know you strongly support temporary protective status (TPS) for immigrants from Nicaragua, Nepal, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala by signing this petition from CASA. Since 1990, temporary protected status (TPS) has allowed migrants from countries with unsafe conditions to reside and work legally
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