“Meet the Moment” – LIRS Statement on the Importance of Restoring Asylum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 27, 2022

Contact: Timothy Younger | tyoung@lirs.org | 443-257-6310

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday afternoon, the Division of Homeland Safety launched its plan to revive asylum after the Could 23 termination of Title 42. The plan has six pillars: surge sources; improve effectivity to scale back pressure on the border; make use of an aggressive consequence regime; bolster the capability of NGOs and companion with state and native companions; go after cartels and smugglers; and work with our regional companions.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is devoted to welcoming all who search security at our southern border and past. We’re prepared and desperate to assist asylum seekers, together with by means of our newly launched Welcome Facilities, which offer wraparound case administration companies to otherwise-unserved immigrants.

In response to the announcement of the plan, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service mentioned:

“We face a second of unspeakable violence and persecution that’s forcing folks from all over the world to flee their houses at an unprecedented charge—a reality laid naked by the conflict in Ukraine, in addition to perilous situations from Afghanistan to El Salvador.

“Looking for asylum and safety is a proper beneath each U.S. and worldwide regulation for folks of all nationalities, pores and skin tones, religions, and political affiliations. At LIRS, one of many largest faith-based organizations serving refugees and immigrants within the U.S., we stand able to serve those that search security inside our borders. In a political environment of shortage and suspicion somewhat than abundance and compassion, our supporters have proven an unbelievable outpouring of affection, grace, and generosity. We should meet this second.

“The administration’s intent to surge capability to the border and coordinate with non-governmental organizations that assist immigrants are essential steps towards respecting the appropriate to hunt asylum. We can not permit unsubstantiated public well being claims and fearmongering to be weaponized in assist of anti-immigrant, xenophobic aims—in Congress or past. It is important {that a} restored asylum system acknowledges the dignity of all folks and fulfills our ethical and authorized obligations to these fleeing persecution.”

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