A Stranger, and You Welcomed Me
In honor of World Refugee Day, Call To Action’s Immigration WorkGroup releases the following statement reflecting on the history of immigration in the United States—and the current crises the U.S. faces in the 21st century.
Asylum seekers in the shadow of Title 42
Join the Immigration Working Group on June 25 to learn about how Title 42 continues to affect asylum seekers on the US/Mexico border.
A virtual gathering at Annunciation House
Join us on April 2! At this virtual event, a member of the Call To Action Immigration Working Group will share the story of her week-long visit to El Paso and her experience volunteering at Casa de Refugio. This will be followed by an extensive interview with the Director of Annunciation House, Ruben Garcia.
“Letter to Joe” campaign opposes Title 42
In the first two weeks of Advent, we will inundate the White House with personal letters demanding the immediate cessation of Title 42. Use our toolkit to take action by December 10!
A letter to Joe: Oppose Title 42
Title 42 was activated by the Trump administration and has been continued by the Biden administration. This policy has effectively prevented anyone crossing the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum in the United States.
Immigration lobbying workshop
On September 25, join CTA and NETWORK to learn how to lobby on immigration policies and practices. No prior experience or involvement is necessary.
Companions on the journey: A virtual workshop for direct action
Learn about a project to support asylum seekers in their journey from the Border to their families or sponsors throughout the country.
A Virtual Border Experience
Join us to get a pulse on what’s happening on the border now and to explore what the future may hold for a comprehensive immigration policy that honors the dignity of each person.
Fire of Justice, Fuego de Justicia: A Pentecost Prayer Service Calling on Catholic Leadership to Support Immigrants
We, as Catholics in the United States, call on others in Catholic leadership to disavow Dolan's unholy alliance with Trump, and to take further action to provide sanctuary.
National Catholic Reporter features CTA on pandemic, immigration
“Call To Action/USA held a regional meeting in the Rio Grande Valley last November, where about 50 Catholics gathered to learn about the migrant experience first-hand.”
A Border Experience
This event will provide an understanding of the true border situation to national CTA members and fellow travelers, and will contribute to national activism regarding the critical issues faced by the marginalized on our border. This will be three days of immersion and activism, not just listening.
CTA Vision Council Urges Bishops to Act for Immigrant Justice
With the recent deaths at our southern border, reports about the horrifying conditions inside multiple U.S. government immigration facilities, and the deplorable actions of many border patrol and ICE agents, we at Call To Action believe that this is a time that Catholic Social Teaching calls all Catholics to stand in solidarity with immigrants.
Rocky Mountain Regional Conference
On September 8-9, nearly 100 people gathered in Golden, Colorado (outside Denver) for CTA’s Rocky Mountain Regional Conference.
Join us at the SOAW Convergence at the US/Mexico border next week!
We are going to take a stand for justice and demand fundamental change in US policies that goes beyond elections. Come out and amplify the demands of the convergence:
Join CTA Maryland’s Racial Justice Circle Movement!
To live out the words of our mission, CTA MD planned two community events – “Planting Seeds of Racial Justice” in June 2014 and “Racism, Immigration, and the Latino Community” in October 2015.
Progressive Catholic Coalition to join SOAW at the Border
This year will be historic, as it is the first time in School of the Americas Watch's 25-year history that the days of action will be moved from Fr. Benning, Georgia, to the Mexican border.