The following is a statement of values and principles in support of immigration reform developed by the CBF Advocacy Action Team for Immigrants and Refugees. Click here to learn more about the Advocacy Team and see a list of its members. For additional background on the statement, read this July 3 column by Stephen Reeves, CBF’s … Continue reading
By Stephen Reeves In recent weeks, many Americans have been shocked by the practice of separating children from their parents as part of the Trump Administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. The tactic was implemented and then rescinded in part to deter other migrants from making the trip north. Many believe it was enacted also to strengthen … Continue reading
By John Mark Boes Does this have to be America? It has happened again. News is breaking this morning that there is, yet again, another active shooter at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas. It is too early to know fully the extent of the casualties from this tragic event. However, even one casualty … Continue reading
DACA/DREAMers March 5, 2018, is President Trump’s deadline for congress to pass a permanent solution for over 800,000 young immigrants. Each day 122 DREAMers lose their status. On March 5, this number will increase to over 1,000 per day. We are disappointed that Congress has gone on recess until February 27 and after continual debates … Continue reading
By CBF Advocacy An Urgent Call to Action: DREAMers CBF’s Advocacy and Action Team on Immigration and Refugees would like to thank the pastors, ministers and leaders who took the time to sign our letter to U.S. Senators urging them to support a clean DREAM Act. The letter was sent out to thirty-four senators that … Continue reading
January 17, 2018 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — CBF Advocacy leader Stephen K. Reeves expressed disappointment at news that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, led by acting director Mick Mulvaney who also serves as President Trump’s budget director, plans to reconsider a recent rule to curb payday and auto-title lending. The new rule, which … Continue reading
By Stephen Reeves MLK Day will be celebrated in communities across the country. The holiday will be marked by volunteer service projects, interfaith prayer services, parades and other public shows of unity. These are important commemorations and ideally relationships will be built and trust strengthened, but scratch below the surface and many communities feel anything … Continue reading
