http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/immigration Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091105/america-s-voice-defends-nae-in-immigration-row/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091105/america-s-voice-defends-nae-in-immigration-row/index.html Groups for and against immigration reform continue to butt heads over the recent stance taken by the National Association of Evangelicals, which last month expressed their support for reform that includes more compassionate treatment of undocumented immigrants. Michelle A. Vu Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:16:53 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091024/immigration-reform-brings-evangelicals-democrats-together/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091024/immigration-reform-brings-evangelicals-democrats-together/index.html President Obama may get a shot at ushering in a new era of bipartisanship in Washington as he had promised with the largest evangelical body in the country having recently stated its support for immigration reform, including a pathway for 12 million illegal U.S. immigrants to become citizens. Michelle A. Vu Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:15:56 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091017/media-violence-fast-targets-anti-immigrant-speech/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091017/media-violence-fast-targets-anti-immigrant-speech/index.html Religious groups are urging Americans to take a stand against violence in media, particularly hate speech against immigrants, by taking part in a weeklong media fast. Nathan Black Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:05:19 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091009/nae-debuts-strong-pro-immigration-reform-stance/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091009/nae-debuts-strong-pro-immigration-reform-stance/index.html The National Association of Evangelicals released its most comprehensive resolution on immigration in its history on Thursday during a press conference on Capitol Hill. Michelle A. Vu Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:29:18 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090628/evangelical-latino-groups-advise-illegal-immigrants-on-census/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090628/evangelical-latino-groups-advise-illegal-immigrants-on-census/index.html Illegal immigrants among America's Hispanic and Latino community are being pulled in different directions over the upcoming Census, as some the community’s leaders are urging them to boycott and others are urging them to participate. Eric Young Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:27:08 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090619/hispanic-christians-applaud-obama-s-vow-on-immigration-reform/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090619/hispanic-christians-applaud-obama-s-vow-on-immigration-reform/index.html Eight years ago, Hispanics were just glad to be in America. Today, they're pushing for upward mobility and for the ears on Capitol Hill. Lillian Kwon Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:42:25 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090615/christ-calls-us-to-be-neighbors-to-immigrants-says-wcc-chief/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090615/christ-calls-us-to-be-neighbors-to-immigrants-says-wcc-chief/index.html The head of the World Council of Churches has called upon Christians to live out the core message in Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan and treat others as their neighbors. Jennifer Gold Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:15:03 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090604/major-campaign-urges-obama-to-fix-immigration-problem/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090604/major-campaign-urges-obama-to-fix-immigration-problem/index.html An array of activists and community leaders launched a national campaign Wednesday to support President Obama before his slated meeting with Congressional leaders next week to push forward immigration reform legislation. Ethan Cole Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:58:52 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090512/immigration-reform-advocates-renew-calls-on-postville-anniversary/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090512/immigration-reform-advocates-renew-calls-on-postville-anniversary/index.html To mark the one year anniversary of the Postville raid - the largest immigration raid in U.S. history at the time - proponents of immigration reform renewed their calls for new laws that protect workers and family unity. Ethan Cole Tue, 12 May 2009 13:54:06 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090424/hispanic-christian-groups-split-on-illegal-immigrants-u-s-census/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090424/hispanic-christian-groups-split-on-illegal-immigrants-u-s-census/index.html Several Hispanic organizations, including some Christian groups, spoke out this week about whether illegal immigrants should participate in the 2010 U.S. census. Jennifer Riley Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:40:29 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090420/united-methodist-lauds-obama-for-immigration-reform-priority/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090420/united-methodist-lauds-obama-for-immigration-reform-priority/index.html Bishops of the United Methodist Church applauded President Barack Obama on Friday for his intention to start the immigration reform process this year. Ethan Cole Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:50:25 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090410/some-christians-applaud-obama-s-push-for-immigration-reform/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090410/some-christians-applaud-obama-s-push-for-immigration-reform/index.html A diverse group of Christian leaders and organizations voiced support for plans by the Obama administration to address immigration reform this year, a move that has riled opponents who argue that he should first focus on fixing the economy. Ethan Cole Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:47:22 EDT