LIRS in the News

The Capital Times: $2 Billion to Detain Immigrants? Not a Good Move
December 24, 2012

Washington Post: Despots, Detention, and an Immigration Epiphany
December 24, 2012

EFE/La Opinion: Cese de deportaciones, mejor regalo de Navidad para niños
December 11, 2012

The Baltimore Sun: ‘Immigration Reform’ is Just the Beginning
December 2, 2012

The State: SC Decision Underlines Need for Immigration Reform
November 29, 2012

The Herald: Thanksgiving Recalls America’s Refugee Roots
November 13, 2012

Sojourners: Deportations are Not the Way to Show Respect for Veterans
November 12, 2012

Utica Observer-Dispatch: Karen Women Hold on to Culture Through Weaving
October 30, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Stop Jailing So Many Immigrants
October 19, 2012

Hmong Times: Congressman Keith Ellison Introduces ‘Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act’
October 3, 2012

The Lutheran: The ‘Two Kingdoms’ and Putting the Needs of Others First
October 1, 2012

Aitkin Age: Munnekes Attend Leadership Summit for Immigration
September 30, 2012

Montgomery Advertiser: Extreme Laws Causing Latino Exodus
September 30, 2012

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September 27, 2012

Syrian Emergency Task Force: Daily News Update, Sept. 27, 2012
September 27, 2012

UNHCR Refugees Daily: Refugees Global Press Review
September 26, 2012

Washington Post: Saving the Lives of Syria’s Refugees
September 25, 2012

EWTN – Global Catholic Network News: Faith Leaders Praise Extension of Religious Visa Program
September 21, 2012

Baltimore Business Journal: Baltimore to Host National Immigration Conference
September 21, 2012

ELCA News Service: ELCA Leaders Hopeful About Citizenship for Undocumented Youth
August 27, 2012

South Sudan Institute: Ambassador Group Releases Trail-blazing Report on Peace-building in South Sudan
August 6, 2012

LSS WI and Upper MI, Inc.: Americans Must Reach Out to Immigrants and Refugees in Wake of Sikh Temple Shootings
August 6, 2012

PaanLuel Wël: South Sudanese Bloggers: Ambassador Group Releases Trail-blazing Report on Peace-building in South Sudan
August 6, 2012

Bor Globe Network: Ambassador Group Releases Trail-blazing Report on Peace-building in South Sudan
August 1, 2012

Lutheran World Federation: Lutheran Grace: Keeping the Faith at AIDS 2012
July 30, 2012

Sojourners: Interfaith Prayer Room Welcomes Worshipers at AIDS 2012
July 27, 2012

Faith & AIDS 2012: Young Lutherans Tackle AIDS at International Conference
July 26, 2012

Faith & AIDS 2012: Faith Leaders Work for Dignity of Migrant People Living with HIV
July 26, 2012

Washington Post: Faith and HIV/AIDS: Engaging a Renewed Solidarity to Save Millions of Lives
July 26, 2012

Faith & AIDS 2012: Lutheran Grace: Making a Difference at AIDS 2012
July 25, 2012

ELCA News Services: ELCA Leaders Support Christian Leaders’ Call for Immigration Reform
July 11, 2012

The Reporter:Synod Leaders Take Part in ‘Refugee Day’ Hill Visits
July 5, 2012

Voice of America: Vietnamese Refugees and LIRS
June 28, 2012

WYPR Midday Show: Supreme Court Rules on Immigration
June 25, 2012

Truthout: If High Court Upholds Arizona’s SB 1070, Priests and Rabbis Could Be Prosecuted for Providing Humanitarian Aid
June 21, 2012

Human Rights First: World Refugee Day on Capitol Hill Honors Memory of Congressman Donald Payne
June 21, 2012

ELCA NEWS SERVICE: ELCA leader grateful for halt in some youth deportations, but more to do
June 19, 2012

Sacramento Bee: LIRS Hails Landmark Policy Change Benefiting DREAM Act Youth
June 15, 2012

Congressional Quarterly: House GOP Amendments Challenge Administration’s Immigration Policy (subscription only)
June 8, 2012

WYPR Midday Show: Immigration Detention
June 5, 2012

YouTube (House Floor): Leader Pelosi Against GOP Bill Rolling Back VAWA
May 16, 2012

La Opinion: Congreso busca modificar beneficios para víctimas de abuso
May 15, 2012

Sojourners: Violence Against Women Act Faces Congressional Threat
May 15, 2012

RH Reality Check: H.R. 4970 Would Leave Immigrants More Vulnerable, and In Some Cases Endanger their Lives
May 14, 2012

Voice of America: Service Seeks Help from Former Refugees
May 8, 2012

Voice of America: Case worker: Lutheran Organization Seeks Help from Former Refugees
May 5, 2012

Washington Post: From the road to Emmaus to the Supreme Court
April 26, 2012

SBTN: Interview with Stacy Martin, LIRS Vice President for Mission Advancement – PT 1
SBTN: Interview with Stacy Martin, LIRS Vice President for Mission Advancement – PT 2
April 25, 2012

Sojourners: See It, Say It: The Supreme Court Should Strike Down SB 1070
April 24, 2012

ELCA NEWS SERVICE: ELCA leaders say immigration reform is a federal matter
April 2, 2012

Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: Religious groups side with federal government on Arizona immigration law
March 27, 2012

VBS – Tran Thai Van Show: Thoi su cuoi tuan voi LIRS p3 Part 1
VBS – Tran Thai Van Show: Thoi su cuoi tuan voi LIRS p3 Part 2
VBS – Tran Thai Van Show: Thoi su cuoi tuan voi LIRS p3 Part 3
February 9, 2012

ELCA NEWS SERVICE: ELCA leaders’ effort to protect families pays off
January 30, 2012

Viễn Đông: Dịch vụ tị nạn Lutheran mừng Tết Nguyên Đán, liên kết những người tị nạn
January 27, 2012

Người Việt: LIRS muốn nối kết người tị nạn Việt Nam
January 26, 2012

CQ Today Online News: Advocates Lobby White House for Policy Changes on Illegal Immigration (subscription only)
January 13, 2012

AP: EEUU: Activistas piden más acciones hacia reunificación familiar
January 10, 2012

Terra: EEUU: Otorgan exención a solicitante de residencia permanente
January 10, 2012