Resource Type: Advocacy

State and Local Leader Letter to President on 2019 Presidential Determination

Click here to download the letter. President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: As elected officials, we write today to express our strong support for resettling refugees in our states and communities and urge you to resettle at least 75,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2019….

Lautenberg Sign-On Letter

February 27, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 The Honorable Secretary Rex Tillerson Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 The Honorable Secretary Kristjen Nielson Department of Homeland Security 3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 Dear Vice President Pence, Secretary Tillerson and…

Country Conditions in El Salvador Remain Inhospitable for Return

Country Conditions in El Salvador Remain Inhospitable for Return RCUSA Urges the Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans an Additional 18-months Washington, DC – Responding to recent reports that the Department of State has recommended termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador to the Department of Homeland Security, RCUSA rises in solidarity with…

RCUSA Weekly Arrivals Tracker Holds Administration Accountable for Refugee Admissions

Concerned that the Trump Administration will fail to meet its annual refugee admissions ceiling for FY18, Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) launches a weekly accountability system that will update the number of refugees who arrive each week through an online tracker. In the face of the worst refugee crisis in recorded history, RCUSA is dismayed by…

Toolkit for August 2017 Local Congressional Visits: Protecting Resources for Refugee Protection & Resettlement

Download Toolkit Toolkit for August 2017 Local Congressional Visits: Protecting Resources for Refugee Protection & Resettlement   Table of Contents     The Power of Advocacy………………………………………………………………………………..1   Where to Start: Teambuilding………………………………………………………………………….2   Refugee Community Advocacy Week: July 31-September 4……………………………………3   Action Alert: Stand Up for Refugee Protection & Resettlement………………………………4   Messaging Guidance & Talking Points………………………………………………………………….9…

2017 World Refugee Day Toolkit: Demonstrating Welcome for Refugees

On Tuesday, June 20, we celebrate refugees’ courage in overcoming adversity and the many gifts they bring to our communities. As refugees and friends of refugees, we know the challenges newcomers face and the need for improved policies to help refugees rebuild their lives in the United States. It’s more important than ever for community…

2017 Toolkit: Visits with Local, State, and National Leaders to Welcome Refugees

It’s more important than ever for community members to come together and share how they support refugees with their local, state, and national policy makers. This toolkit includes sections on:   The Power of Advocacy Where to Start: Teambuilding Refugee Community Advocacy Week: April 10-21 Rise Up for May 1st National Day of Action Action…