Houses of Worship Sign Up to House Undocumented Immigrants During Raids

[hrmjustin]

Amy Zimmer


MANHATTAN — As fear grips the city’s immigrant communities after this weekend’s arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, many houses of worship across the boroughs are gearing up to provide refuge to undocumented New Yorkers in the event of future raids.

Interfaith networks focused on social justice issues, like the New Sanctuary Coalition of New York and Faith in New York, have seen a tremendous uptick in congregations reaching out to help since President Donald Trump took office and began issuing executive orders targeting immigrants.

Communities are figuring out how they can offer space to shelter someone at risk of detention and deportation — despite their status in the U.S. — whether it's overnight, for a week or for months, advocates said. Others are offering other assistance, like food for those staying at other churches or temples.

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[Jim__]

1. Great news! The more resistance Trump encounters, the better. - n/t

[guillaumeb]

2. Recommended.

Most social justice movements generally find strong support among people of faith.

[rug]

3. The pictures of these raids are chilling.

[hrmjustin]

4. I don't get to watch TV much in the day but I saw an interview with a little kid who's mother

Is seeking sanctuary in a UU church because she is afraid to check in with ICE. Heartbreaking!
The mother has been a victim of crime that has been confirmed by the Denver PD and has a possibility of staying but looking at what they are doing to families is so heartbreaking!

And this bastard has the balls to call himself a Christian!

[rug]

5. The Daily News had good coverage.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-immigrant-communities-shaken-series-federal-raids-article-1.2970473

[hrmjustin]

6. I have neighbors on my block who are living in fear.

I detest this man!

[rug]

7. That really brings it home.

[hrmjustin]

8. Yes. The first thing I thought of when he won was will I have to hide my neighbors.

[Iggo]

9. Good. They should.