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The Adrian Dominican Sisters “call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform that includes reunification of families, and a path to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants living in the United States. Until such time as this is achieved we support a moratorium on deportations. The Adrian Dominicans call for the repeal of restrictive state laws that attempt to supersede the federal government's authority to regulate immigration. In particular, we call for an end to state legislation that criminalizes people with undocumented status; denies people basic human services; and creates a climate of fear in immigrant communities and in our country.” (Excerpted from the Immigration Justice Initiative adopted by the Adrian Dominican Leadership Council in 2012.) 

From 2017-2024 there was a Chicago-area Chapter Initiative to walk with immigrants through court procedings, support houses of hospitality, assist with transportation for those released from detention, and engage in peaceful weekly prayer outside the Broadview Detention Center. 

2012 Adrian Dominican Sisters Leadership Council Immigration Justice Initiative (PDF) – See page 5 for the statement. This booklet was designed to walk people through a theological reflection on the issue of immigration in our times.

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Justice for Immigrants – a national Catholic campaign designed to “educate the public, especially the Catholic community…about Church teaching on migration and immigrants; … to enact legislative and administrative reforms; …and to organize Catholic networks to assist qualified immigrants obtain the benefits of the reforms.” 

Strangers No Longer – joint pastoral letter on immigration issues in the U.S. and Mexico by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Mexican Episcopal Conference.

Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs.

Adrian Dominican Sisters Office of Immigration Assistance

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There are many myths that circulate regarding immigration. Much fear is fomented by the myths that continue to haunt immigration in the United States. It is important to know the facts about immigration because immigrants are necessary for our economic growth and contribute enormously to our quality of life. Read more about immigration myths and realities. 

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