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IMMIGRATION
**Click here for the information on the Justice for Immigrants Campaign and related Catholic social teaching.
August 4, 2008 - Catholic Conference to be represented on special
task force examining domestic violence in the
CURRENT NEWS
September 24, 2007 - Bishop advocates in Washington for undocumented students, refugees
June 28, 2007 - Senate Blocks Immigration Reform
September 30, 2006 - Congress Passes Border Fence Bill
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
2008
Statement on Immigration given by Father Robert Washabaugh, St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, New London, at Catholic Awareness Day, March 2008.
The Conference is attempting to address the situation of abused women and children in undocumented families. These women and children are fearful to report this abuse due to their undocumented status. The Conference is pursuing a study group to review domestic violence issues within the immigrant community. Several meetings have been held with other concerned groups and legislators. No specific legislation has yet been presented. The Conference will also oppose any legislation harmful to immigrants.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
2007
Bishops Send Letter to Governor Asking Her to Sign H.B. 5656 relating to in-state tuition rates for undocumented high school graduates. (Update: Legislation was vetoed by Governor Rell)
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Dreams Deferred: The Costs of Ignoring Undocumented Students
October 14, 2005 - Interfaith Statement in support of comprehensive immigration reform.
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