“Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have left briefings about the strikes frustrated with the lack of information, said these people: five congressional sources and an additional source with knowledge of the matter. “

At #ILPC2025 and disappointed but not surprised to hear the keynote speaker, Fareed Zakaria, using his power, privilege, and platform to engage in the lazy and predictable practice of trying to pit one or more immigrant communities against another. Do better, Fareed!

We learned how to peacefully de-escalate encounters with ICE, how to help those being targeted, and how to engage in mutual aid.   Make sure to #KnowYourRights: Go to quigley.house.gov/KYR to learn more. (2/2)

The immigration legal services program at Global Refuge is one of our newest ministries of service and justice. It is an honor and a blessing to lead this growing team of dedicated professionals who serve with compassion and experience.

Today starts Day 2 of Fasting and Praying. If you are in DC, here are the places for nightly community prayer. 🙏🏼 More info here: metrodcelca.org/for-such-a-t...

🙏🏼 Grateful to Congressman @morelle.house.gov and his dedicated team for their consistent advocacy for our #AfghanAllies in New York and beyond.

Sweet, curious finch babies learning about treats at the feeder. 🪶

🇦🇫🚨 IMPORTANT & URGENT Update on TPS for Afghanistan! In response to an emergency request for action, a Circuit Court Judge has extended TPS protections for Afghans seven (7) days, until July 21. More about the emergency motion filed with the Court of Appeals ⬇️ wearecasa.org/updates/lega...

Trump’s second term has actually led to the most sympathy for migrants on record in the 21st century, per Gallup. Fully 79% of Americans now say immigration is a “good thing,” compared with 64% last year.

A study in backyard Bluejays (Columbia, MD, USA). So vibrant! 🐦🪶💙

Backyard friends in Columbia, MD 🤍🤎🪶 Titmouse Wren Chickadee Red-bellied woodpecker 🪶

🚨🔔In just 18 days, Afghan nationals who have relied on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to live and work in the United States will face the end of that protection and the loss of the employment that has helped them regain agency and allowed them to provide for themselves and their families.

This #WorldRefugeeDay, the planet reached a grim milestone: 123 million+ people displaced worldwide due to war, violence, or persecution. Today & every day, we invite you to support the work of welcome however you can—advocate, donate, speak out, or simply show up. 💙➡️ globalrefuge.org/act-now

My shero and friend, Gaby Pacheco, President & CEO of TheDream.US, on defending laws that uphold the values we hold dear and the need to bear witness and fight together to protect our collective humanity. #AILAAC25

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser at #AILAAC25, on working toward the promises engrained in the U.S constitution and working toward an inclusive republic.

Grateful to be in Denver with thousands of colleagues at #AILAAC25 and honoring the Juneteenth federal holiday today. Together, we are working toward the promises of feeedom and liberty for all. We ARE in this together and are NOT backing down in our advocacy and in upholding the rule of law. ⚖️💪🏼

Trump approval steady at 42%, support weakens for his immigration policy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds reut.rs/4mZppbL

🇦🇫📣 Bay Area friends, please help us share widely! This week, members of the Global Refuge immigration legal services team will be at the Afghan Support Center in Oakland, CA!

🪶 Lovely Red-shouldered hawk on the deck tonight (Columbia, MD)

“Some of these are our closest partners, people that actually worked with us and for us, that are simply using the TPS program because that was the only option,” said Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado), a former Army Ranger who fought in Afghanistan.

📣🇦🇫Today is the last day to see us at the Afghan Support Center in San Diego! We have helped dozens of #AfghanAllies and new neighbors so far.  We will be here from 10am-5pm, providing free, legal consultations, case status checks, and assistance with work permits. Please share widely!

Unfortunately, under U.S. immigration law, many immigrants that have fled instability & violence are quickly returned home. Through compassionate individualized support, our repatriation program Camino a Casa helps youth in Guatemala build a brighter future at home. 🔗 Watch: bit.ly/4k8ccvF

🇦🇫🔔 Global Refuge’s immigration legal services team will be at the Afghan Support Center in San Diego Wed. May 21 - Fri. May 23, providing free legal consultations, assistance with checking immigration case status, reporting change of address, work permit status review, and more. Pls share widely!

Feeling super blessed and inspired to be here in Sacramento and representing @globalrefuge.bsky.social at the Afghan Support Center this week. It is great to serve alongside several of our Evacuate Our Allies coalition partners and the 60+ service providers that are here all week.

🧵It is an honor to know and serve Mohammad. While his harrowing story and journey is unique, he is among many allies here and outside of the U.S. who are at risk due to multiple failures in the system and in leadership that span administrations and Congresses.

This heron was my complete focus until I saw what was in the the pool below. Both are beautiful creatures and thriving at this lovely NPS park in Hawaii 🪶🐢💚💙

A few more birds of Hawaii pics (Oahu). We head to the Big Island tomorrow and are curious to see what birds are there. 🌺🌴🪶

Some of the beautiful birds we have seen in Hawaii 🌺🪶

Global Refuge’s Immigration #LegalServices team is dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants navigate today's ever-changing immigration policies. We help them understand their rights and how new policies impact their cases and futures. Learn more at globalrefuge.org/legalservices 🔗

Counsel for Center for Democracy & Technology, said disclosing immigrant tax records to DHS for immigration enforcement "will discourage tax compliance among immigrant communities, weaken contributions to essential public programs, and increase burdens for U.S. citizens and nonimmigrant taxpayers.”

"A message was sent in error to some Ukrainians under the U4U program," DHS said in a statement to CBS News Friday. "The U4U parole program has not been terminated." www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

HUGE for #Venezuelan immigrants who’ve been vetted by the U.S. government and have been granted temporary deportation protections + work permits #TPS HOLDER POPULATION: 249,000 IN LABOR FORCE: 94,000 ANNUAL ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION: $3.4 billion data via @fwd.us

I enjoy caring for and watching my backyard bird friends. I love to see them taking turns and sharing at the feeder. This is just a sampling of the cowbirds, blue birds, and woodpeckers. 🪶

As anticipated, DHS has released official notice that it is revoking legal protections for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, effective April 24.

"Lawful permanent residents can't be stripped of their status in the United States without any due process."

We must not forget Afghan women. 🤍

🚨Important information for all travelers (including US citizens) about electronic device searches at U.S. ports of entry.🛫🚌🛬🚗

ICE arrest (ostensibly without a warrant) and detain U.S. lawful permanent resident at a for-profit prison for exercising his freedom of speech.

This is how 47 celebrates International Women’s Day 😡 To an Afghan woman journalist who pressed him on Afghanistan foreign policy, “your voice is beautiful, but I couldn’t understand a word of what you said.” And in another exchange with an Afghan woman journalist, “good luck, live in peace.”

🧵Global Refuge’s Immigration Legal Services program is one of our newest ministries of justice and service. In just two years, we have served over one thousand newly arrived individuals and families displaced by violence in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Haiti, Venezuela, and beyond. 🇦🇫🇺🇦🇭🇹🇻🇪🌍

The dark-eyed juncos have so much character! Our snowy season has passed, but love our snowbirds in Columbia, MD! 🪶

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President Trump Extinguishes U.S. Resettlement Program, Shutting the Door on Refugee Protections and the Refugee-Serving Nonprofit Community. See RCUSA's full statement on our website: rcusa.org/news-and-med...

🧵How we treat the most vulnerable in need of protection is a reflection of our values as a county. The refugee resettlement program was established in 1948 as millions of people in Europe were displaced by WWII.

Grateful to our partners in resettlement for leading this urgent legal challenge to President Trump’s EO suspending USRAP and withholding Congressionally-appropriated funding for refugee and SIV services. Thank you, IRAP, CWS, HIAS, and our affiliate, Lutheran Community Services Northwest! 👏🏼

Grateful to the couragous Plaintiffs in this case for putting their faith into action and standing up to assert the Constitutionally-protected religious freedoms for ALL who wish to worship. Well done, Democracy Forward, keep up the good work! This is an encouraging first step. 👏🏼🙏🏼 Full statement 👇

On February 20, 2025 DHS Secretary Noem announced the rescission of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti www.dhs.gov/news/2025/02...

🧵🇸🇩 Important information for nationals of Sudan in the U.S. on TPS! On Jan. 10, 2025, the Biden administration announced an 18-month extension of TPS for Sudan, beginning on April 20, 2025, and ending on October 19, 2026. tinyurl.com/2277errz

🧵🇺🇦 🚨 Important information for Ukrainian nationals in the U.S. on temporary immigration protections like parole and Temporary Protected Status (TPS)! Since 2023, an estimated 270k Ukrainians were granted temporary immigration protections through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) parole program or TPS.