Images of long lines waiting at the U.S. border, people navigating high water and hot deserts in a quest for a new life. As thousands of people come to the U.S. seeking a new start for themselves and their families, a dedicated group of Presbyterians is working to make that a reality. Among them is Amanda Craft, manager for advocacy in the Office of the General Assembly.
The Republican Party recently approved a rules package which will send a controversial immigration bill to the floor for a vote. The Border Safety and Security Act seeks to upend the American immigration system and create new restrictions for those seeking asylum in the US.