Central Valley IAF Partners with the Diocese of Fresno to Support Immigrants
[Excerpt]
Widespread fear lingers in the immigrant community...after the Trump Administration announced it would allow immigration enforcement arrests in locations including churches and schools.
“In January, when I saw Border Patrol vehicles up here, it got my attention,” says Bishop Joseph Brennan with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno. “It didn’t feel right, it didn’t look right. And my immigration status is good.”
While the uncertainty lingers, the Diocese of Fresno is meeting with government leaders, law enforcement, and the Central Valley Industrial Areas Foundation to brainstorm on how to build – and repair-- community trust....
[Photo Credit: Byron Solorio, FOX26]
Diocese of Fresno Looks to Ease Immigration Concerns Among Parishioners, Fox26News [pdf]
Faith Leader and Local Law Enforcement Discuss Fears Circulating Within the Immigrant Community, yourcentralvalley.com [pdf]
Diocese of Fresno Looks to Ease Immigration Concerns Among Parishioners, MSN [pdf]
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