Impending Decision on DACA:
News Articles:
- Trump leaning toward ending DACA program for undocumented immigrants brought to US as children (ABC News; 17.08.25)
- With DACA’s uncertain future, how will states address access to higher education? (Brookings; 17.08.23)
- Setback for DACA supporters places program’s fate squarely in Trump’s hands (Dallas News; 17.08.17)
- Trump Budget Takes Broad Aim at Undocumented Immigrants (The New York Times; 17.05.25)
Resources for Undocumented Individuals:
- What do I need to know if the DACA program ends? [Immigration Legal Resource Center]
- DACA: Things to know for recipients [iAmerica]
Resources from Jesuit Institutions
- RESEARCH REPORT: Undocumented Students in Jesuit Higher Ed (2013, Fairfield University)
- Undocumented Student Resources at Loyola University Chicago
- Brophy College Preparatory Principal Speaks Out on Tensions after Presidential Election (16.11.17, Jesuit Conference)
- Post-Election Resource for Undocumented Persons (November 2016, Loyola Chicago)
Jesuit College/University Undocumented Student Resource Pages:
- Georgetown University (Main Page / Career Resources)
- Gonzaga University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Marquette University
News Stories from Jesuit Network on Immigration:
- Jesuit College and University Presidents Join Call for DHS Secretary John Kelly to Protect Immigrant Students [May 2017]
- Statements from Jesuit College and University Presidents on Executive Order [January 2017]
- Sanctuary Statement Being Drafted by Group of Loyola University New Orleans Faculty [December 2016]
- SF President Speaks Out in Support of Undocumented Students [November 2016]
- Statement of AJCU Presidents on Undocumented Students [November 2016]
- We Must Do More: Say Immigration Advocates on 4th Anniversary of DACA Program [June 2016]
- Mock Border Walls Calling for Humane Immigration Reform on Jesuit Campuses Draw Anti-Immigrant Response [April 2016]
- Jesuits Speak on What is At Stake In DACA/DAPA Supreme Court Case [March 2016]
- Loyola University Chicago Approves Magis Fund for Undocumented Students [January 2016]
- Jesuit College and University Faculty and Staff Stand with Undocumented Students on National Coming Out Day
- Jesuit Message to Congress: Treat Undocumented Immigrants with Dignity [February 2015]
- Catholic College Undocumented Students Ask Congress to Recognize Their Humanity [February 2015]
- Brophy College Preparatory Supports Undocumented in Phoenix Area [December 2014]
- Saint Peter’s University Opens Center for Undocumented Students [November 2014]
- Loyola University Chicago Medical Students Show Support for DREAMER Peers [August 2014]
Other Relevant News Articles:
- Trump leaning toward ending DACA program for undocumented immigrants brought to US as children (ABC News; 17.08.25)
- With DACA’s uncertain future, how will states address access to higher education? (Brookings; 17.08.23)
- Setback for DACA supporters places program’s fate squarely in Trump’s hands (Dallas News; 17.08.17)
- Trump Budget Takes Broad Aim at Undocumented Immigrants (The New York Times; 17.05.25)
- University officials: Undocumented students studying abroad should return home (San Jose Mercury, 16.11.23)
- In Defense of DACA: College Presidents Make Statement (Inside Higher Ed, 16.11.21)
- Santa Clara University students walk out in solidarity with undocumented immigrants (San Jose Mercury, 16.11.18)
- Anti-Trump groundswell erupts for colleges to become immigrant sanctuaries (San Jose Mercury, 16.11.17)
- Church leaders seek to calm fears for migrants worried about Trump (Catholic News Service, 16.11.17)
- Can a Campus Be a Sanctuary? (Inside Higher Ed, 16.11.15)
- Undocumented and Stressed (Inside Higher Ed, 16.01.26)
- What are sanctuary cities? (The New York Times, 16.09.03)
Other Related Resources:
- USCCB on BRIDGE Act — Talking Points / Backgrounder
- Justice for Immigrants Resource Videos
- Trump Administration: Contract with the American Voter
- United We Dream
- American Council on Education: Post-Election Q&A on DACA
- What are Worker Centers?
- Current Guidelines for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – DACA (in Obama Administration)
- Supporting Undocumented Youth (U.S. Department of Education – October 2015)
- Informed Immigrant
- from the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
Upcoming Opportunities:
Key Contacts:
Christopher Kerr
Executive Director
Ignatian Solidarity Network
[email protected]
216-397-2088
Kristen Lionetti
Policy Director
Jesuit Conference
[email protected]
202-629-5918
Jill Marie Bussey
Director of Advocacy
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
[email protected]
301-565-4844
Chrisy Williams
State and Local Advocacy Attorney
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
[email protected]
Michelle Sardone
Legalization Program Director
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
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Prayer Resources:
- Brief Immigration Prayer Service (John Carroll University)
