Support Refugee Protection Act of 2016

The Missionary Oblates JPIC office strongly supports the Refugee Protection Act of 2016, which was recently introduced in the U.S Congress. We affirm the principles that the Act will help to restore the United States as a welcoming nation for those suffering persecution around the world.  Our hope and prayer is that all Members of Congress join the lead sponsors to support passage of the Refugee Protect Act of 2016.

This Refugee Protection Act of 2016 will help to resolve many of the most severe issues in the U.S. refugee and asylum systems. If passed into law, this legislation’s many significant provisions would require the implementation of humane reforms to the immigration detention system. It would also provide increased support to ensure refugees are fully welcomed and it would require appointed legal counsel for unaccompanied children and other vulnerable migrants in immigration proceedings.

Missionary Oblates JPIC join in solidarity with diverse faith-based organizations as well as human and immigrant rights organizations in supporting the Refugee Protection Act of 2016. The legislation reflects many values which the faith community supports and will show compassion and a strong commitment to protecting refugees, asylum-seekers, vulnerable children and other migrants arriving in the United States.

We urge you to join in support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2016.