Pax Christi USA signed onto a letter being circulated by NETWORK, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Episcopal Church urging Members of Congress to oppose H.R. 240 and its accompanying amendments. The letter states, in part, “We ask you to specifically oppose any amendments that would repeal important programs, such as the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or attempt to reinstate the dysfunctional Secure Communities program. We believe that these amendments are morally indefensible and would destroy the lives of millions of men, women, and children living in the United States who contribute to our communities and who deserve not only short term relief from deportation, but also a meaningful and realistic opportunity to earn their citizenship.”
The letter was delivered to Members of Congress earlier today. In signing the letter, PCUSA Executive Director Sr. Patty Chappell, SNDdeN, said, “PCUSA celebrates and protects the sanctity of family and opposes any legislation that would tear families apart.”