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Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
"In the face of the worst refugee crisis in global history, the United States should be increasing our commitment to refugee resettlement, not sinking to historic lows. The United States has the capacity and responsibility to do more."
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Changes to Public Benefits Use for Immigrant Families
“We condemn the administration’s proposal that will force immigrants to choose between advancing their immigration status and accessing vital public benefits that strengthen them and society overall."
Reform Movement Laments Senate Judiciary Committee’s Vote in Favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice
“We are deeply disappointed by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation today, which puts Judge Kavanaugh one step closer to a seat on the Court."
Reform Movement Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Discriminatory Citizenship Question
“We applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to block the addition of an untested citizenship question from the 2020 Census."
Reform Jewish Movement Decries Mississippi ICE Raid
“Yesterday, what we long feared finally came to pass: a mass immigration raid in Mississippi has led to the detention and possible deportation of nearly 700 immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This action highlights the cruelty and inhumanity of the federal government’s immigration policies."
Reform Movement Condemns Proposal Expanding Religious Exemptions for Federal Contractors
“By allowing federal contractors and subcontractors to discriminate in hiring and firing on the basis of their religious beliefs, the Department of Labor’s proposed rule authorizes government-funded discrimination against women, religious minorities, LGBTQ people, and other marginalized groups."
Reform Movement Decries Administration's Plan to Indefinitely Detain Children and Families
"Today’s decision by the Trump Administration effectively terminating the Flores Settlement Agreement puts untold immigrant children and families at risk for lifelong physical, emotional, and mental harm."
Reform Jewish Leaders Denounce Russian Aggression in Ukraine
We are deeply concerned about the potential for military action and the resulting loss of life spurred by Vladimir Putin’s seemingly insatiable desire to fulfill his vision of a new Russian empire.
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Uptick in Antisemitic Incidents
In the last several weeks, several incidents of antisemitism in North America have been perpetrated that are of deep concern to us as Jews and should be of equal concern to all people of good will.