Download: March 27, 2023 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov. DanielDelgadoActing DirectorBorder and Immigration PolicyOffice of Strategy, Policy, and PlansU.S. Department of Homeland Securitytelephone (202) 447-3459 LaurenAlder ReidAssistant Director, Office of Policy, EOIRU.S. Department of Justicetelephone (703) 305-0289 Re: Comment on the Proposed Rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Executive Office for ImmigrationReview (EOIR) on Circumventionof Lawful Pathways, CIS…
This Is Our Story.
At this time of immense uncertainty: strife within our borders and war in the world, we at Bridges Faith Initiative have found solace in our work. We set up Bridges Faith Initiative to create bridges between people that would eventually overcome hate. In the last two years we have had small victories — more understanding in religious communities in the…
BFI Joins with 85 Organizations to Demand Private Prison Ban Extend to ICE Detention
On February 9, Bridges Faith Initiative joined with 85 other humanitarian and faith-based organizations to demand the private prison ban extend to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention. In 2021, President Biden signed an executive order that would phase out the use of private prisons by the Department of Justice. Today, negotiations between ICE and private prison companies continue across…
BFI Joins 105+ Orgs to Call on Biden to Overhaul U.S. Civilian Harm Policies
On February 8, Bridges Faith Initiative joined with 105 humanitarian, peacebuilding, racial justice, and faith-based organizations to call on President Biden to overhaul U.S. Civilian Harm Policies. For decades, U.S. operations have killed thousands of civilians and lead to increased humanitarian need across the globe. Current Civilian Harm Policies lacks the transparency needed to invest claims of civilian causuality and…
BFI Joins 40+ Orgs to Challenge Biden’s NDAA Signing Statement
On Friday February 11, Bridges Faith Initiative signed on a letter with over 40 organizations to challenge President Biden’s signing of the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Through signing, President Biden legitimizes the ability to withhold valuable national security information from Congress that they may need in order to provide oversight on issues of war and military. You…