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Dear Friend,
As we near the end of the holiday season, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. This time of year, invites reflection, gratitude, and care for one another—values that feel especially important as we confront recent events and policy decisions affecting immigrant communities.
In the wake of the recent senseless violence that claimed the life of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, we have witnessed a troubling acceleration of negative immigration policy changes that further harm refugees, asylees, and immigrant families. While we continue to unequivocally condemn violence, moments of tragedy should never be used to justify fear-driven responses—yet, unfortunately, that is exactly what has unfolded in recent weeks.
In recent days, the administration has:
These directives follow an earlier memo ordering the reopening of nearly a quarter of a million refugee cases for individuals resettled in the United States between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025.
Together, these policy changes have created confusion, fear, and real hardship for neighbors seeking safety and stability in the United States. They undermine due process, delay critical protections, and destabilize families who are rebuilding their lives after experiencing profound trauma.
At LSSNCA, we have acted quickly to inform, support, and advocate alongside the communities we serve. Our response has included two featured articles in WAMU and The New Republic, as well as our organizational statement.
We urge you to take action by donating or contacting your elected representatives and calling on them to speak out against these harmful policies and ongoing attacks on immigrant communities.
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