06/19/2020

Action items from the ELCA Advocacy Office

The following are action items presented by the ELCA Advocacy Office for those who feel passionate about such issues and wish to make their voices heard on such issues. Click the 'More' links to read more and find ways you can make your voice heard in Congress.

*new* ENSURE LASTING PROTECTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS KNOWN AS DREAMERS
The future of thousands of young adults will be impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program anticipated in June 2020.

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new* TAKE ACTION ON POLICING REFORM 
House and Senate members have introduced urgent and meaningful policing reforms, and we can raise our voices in support of these needed reforms.

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TAKE ACTION ON THE NEXT CORONAVIRUS SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
Congress is considering a new supplemental package to address the economic impacts of COVID-19. Raise critical issues that affect those of us in the greatest need with your lawmakers.

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PEACE NOT WALLS - MAY
Israel has said that it can annex segments of the West Bank as soon as July. Such an Israeli de jure annexation would be devastating to any hope of peace with justice.

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