Presbyterian Mission Agency DREAM Act Archives

Webinar highlights immigration and pandemic issues

Posted June 25th, 2020

U.S. immigrants are keenly aware that there is a difference between what the United States promises — the American Dream — and what many immigrants experience each day.

PC(USA) Stated Clerk issues statement on anniversary of DACA repeal

Posted September 6th, 2018

The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has issued a letter today commemorating the anniversary of the dismantling of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

American religious leaders seek preliminary injunction to stop deportation of immigrants

Posted March 12th, 2018

A group of American religious leaders consisting of priests, rabbis, imams and other clergy, have joined forces to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the deportation of immigrants currently residing in the U.S. The so-called Amici, which include the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and eight Presbyterian pastors, argue that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is trying to silence freedom of speech by targeting immigrants who speak out publicly against U.S. policy on the issue.

North Carolina faith leaders press senators to pass clean DREAM Act

Posted February 20th, 2018

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other faith leaders recently gathered at the Guilford Park Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina to urge their senators to support immigrant families facing deportation.

Stated Clerk, Office of Public Witness sign letter in midst of government shutdown

Posted January 22nd, 2018

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees began the work week not sure if they would be going to the office or staying home on Monday. For those who did show up, it was unclear how long they would be there.