Human Migration
Affirmation of the right to migrate, and support for migrating people, is one of the oldest faith-rooted policy positions. Abrahamic scriptures include stories of individual and community migration. The scriptural message is clear that we are not merely to welcome the sojourner, but to see ourselves in their face. Migration policy in the U.S. is primarily a national policy issue, but Texas plays a unique role because of our international border.
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Courts & Ports: As the World Looks East, We Turn South
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting violent conflict, an estimated 3 million Ukrainians have fled their neighboring countries, creating the largest refugee...
Mass Displacement in Europe: The Ukraine Crisis
On Thursday the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine under the pretense of “demilitizariing and de-nazifying” the country. The event has been internationally condemned as an...
Local Law and Immigration: Operation Stonegarden
The enforcement of immigration policy and securing of US borders is, in principle, the responsibility of the various agencies under The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
Operation Lone Star: A State Response to Immigration
Operation Lone Star (OLS) is a mission initiated by Gov. Abbott in March 2021 as the state’s attempt to tackle immigration. Abbott issued a disaster declaration that covers 48...
Global Religious Service Database
Migration is a complex global issue that can be influenced from any number of factors such as climate resilience, economic stability and the presence of conflict. We have created...
Migrant Kids in Texas Detention Facilities
A new report by Texas Impact shows that the federal agency charged with sheltering unaccompanied migrant children has a practice of placing children in facilities with histories...
New Climate Justice Study
Texas Impact announces the release of a groundbreaking climate change study guide for faith communities. The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities is a...
Should They Stay or Should They Go?
Two recent rulings highlight the complex drivers of global migration and our responsibility to welcome the sojourner. While the US Supreme Court affirmed the Trump...
Beyond Labels, Beyond Borders: Advancing Rights-Based Protection of Climate-Induced Migrants
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, ActionAid International, Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST Trust), and the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas...
Courts and Ports Weekly Blog: Highlights of the Week of June 16th
This Week on Courts and Ports – June 16th, 2019 This week’s participants are a group from First United Methodist Church in Austin, led by Rev. Cathy Stone. The other members are...