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"It requires not just reading between the lines, but hallucinating new text that simply is not there." This is the comment of U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead in response to a Dept of Justice argument that a previous court order meant the government only had to accept about 160 refugees rather than the 12,000 conditionally approved at the time of the Administration's Executive Order suspending refugee resettlement on January 20. At some point soon, the courts will prevail!

Judge orders Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees despite halted program The Refugee Admission Program has been in place since the passage of the Refugee Act in 1980.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukrainian-refugees-us-uniting-for-ukraine-russia-invasion/
In 2 years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. program has resettled 187,000 Ukrainians with little controversy. The U.S. can make humanitarian immigration smooth and efficient if it so chooses. ERICA works to smooth the transition for ALL newcomers in the Baltimore area: Ukrainians, Afghans, Venezuelans, and others from a total of 19 countries last year. THANK YOU for your continued support!

In 2 years since Russia's invasion, a U.S. program has resettled 187,000 Ukrainians with little controversy As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.

Still unofficial, still a stopgap, but it had to be. Please ensure any and all Afghan friends and acquaintances have received legal services in order to apply for asylum, TPS, and now, if needed, this extension.

Biden administration to let Afghan evacuees renew temporary legal status amid inaction in Congress The move will serve as a reprieve to tens of thousands of Afghans who were bracing for the prospect of losing their ability to work and live in the U.S. legally this summer.

Contact your senators and house representatives NOW for final push to include the Afghan Adjustment Act in omnibus spending bill!

Afghans Hope Congress Comes Through With Last Minute Help For Evacuees Thousands of Afghans face deportation back to Afghanistan — and Taliban punishment — if Congress doesn't change the law.

Baltimore City Community College English Language Services program's Integrated English Language & Civics Education / Certified Nursing Assistant (IELCE/IET CNA) course provides students with the knowledge and skills required of CNAs, while offering ESL. The course is free for participants, and all materials are provided.

Contact the BCCC English Language Services department to learn more about this program at [email protected] or 410-986-5430.

ERICA Open House! Saturday, December 10, from 10:00-Noon, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation!

Enjoy a delicious buffet, fellowship, and voices of hope.

Celebrate the Cloughen Collection of nativity scenes from all around the world.

Hope to see you there!

We LOVE this program -- excellent caring service in a calm environment. ERICA referred the asylum seeking family mentioned in the article to the Social Worker in the Library at the library closest to their home. Language line available, supporters and immigrant advocates are welcome to accompany those seeking assistance. Apart from the efficiency, accessing services through a local library helps recipients feel more in control and can connect them to additional nearby community support. We encourage our community partners and their program members to utilize this service to its fullest!

Baltimore Fishbowl | Enoch Pratt Social Workers Provide Lifeline to Patrons Enoch Pratt’s social worker program, started in 2017, is making a huge impact on people’s lives, those involved say. A professional social worker oversees a staff of five social work student interns from local colleges and universities.

ERICA Online Silent Auction is LIVE TODAY and TOMORROW. Bid with abandon at https://event.gives/erica22 or TEXT erica2022 to 843-606-5995 to celebrate refugees and the work of the ERICA. Check out the bountiful collection of items, including 4 Ravens Tickets Club Level! Bidding will end tomorrow Friday September 16 at 9:00pm sharp.

Additional items include a week's stay in St. Maarten, an Anna Beck necklace, adorable hand-knit children's sweaters (one with an elephant!), tickets to Center Stage and the Orioles, and a trip to the Renaissance Festival … just for starters. Join in the fun and support ERICA - the Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant Center Alliance, welcoming newcomers since 2001.

THANK YOU!

📅 Sep 15 | Celebrate Refugees with ERICA! Online Silent Auction, Sep 15 & 16 12:00PM - 9:00PM | Today's the day!Celebrate refugees and the work of the ERICA by browsing and bidding on the bountiful collection of items on this site, starting today at 12:00pm. Bidding will end tomorrow Friday September 16 at 9:00pm sharp. Items include a week's stay in St. Maarten (that's the...