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From very early in the nation's history, United States immigration policy has reflected the tension between hospitality and hostility - between the desire to welcome new immigrants and the perceived need to limit immigration to protect the interests of those already here.

Issue Summary and Legislation

The civil liberties of non-citizens, immigration legislation, and changes in policy since September 11th.

Jewish Values

"When strangers sojourn with you in your land, you shall not do them wrong. The strangers who sojourn with you shall be to you as the natives among you, and you shall love them as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt" (Leviticus 19:33-34).

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Resources for You!

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jewish Letter (DOC 44.03 KB)

Interfaith Statement on Immigration Reform (PDF 111.24 KB)

Jewish Vision (PDF 82.60 KB)

For More Information

To learn more, contact RAC Legislative Assistant Jill Zimmerman, or visit the following websites:

American Immigration Lawyers Association
The American Immigration Lawyers Association is a professional organization for lawyers working in the immigration system, and includes information on the immigration courts and other immigration news.
National Immigration Forum
The National Immigration Forum advocates and builds public support for public policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and that are fair and supportive to newcomers in our country.
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
HIAS is the oldest international migration and refugee resettlement agency in the United States. It is dedicated to assisting persecuted and oppressed people worldwide and delivering them to countries of safe haven.
Immigration and Naturalization Service
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is a branch of the United States Department of Justice dealing with immigration issues.
U.S. Committee for Refugees
The U.S. Committee for Refugees (USCR) defends the rights of all uprooted people regardless of their nationality, race, religion, ideology, or social group.

Last Updated May 14, 2007

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