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Across U.S., clergy mobilize to support vulnerable migrants

By DAVID CRARY and HAN-
NAH GRABENSTEIN
Associated Press
So far this week, an antici-
pated nationwide sweep
has not materialized at
the expected magnitude.
Yet the mere prospect of
such action has prompted
legions of pastors, rabbis
and their congregations
across the United States to
stand ready to help vulner-
able immigrants with offers
of sanctuary and other ser-
vices.
Here’s a look at some of
the recent developments:
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Rabbis have organized a
network of more than 70
synagogues nationwide
committed to supporting
immigrants and asylum
seekers, whether through
providing sanctuary or
other assistance, such as
accompanying people to
check-ins with immigration
authorities. Some rabbis
have been arrested during In this photo taken Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Jose Robles, center in white hat, walks with supporters before he presented himself
to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Tukwila, Wash. The prospect of nationwide immigration raids has provided
a series of protests orga- evidence that legions of pastors, rabbis and their congregations stand ready to help vulnerable immigrants with offers of sanctuary
nized by Jewish activists to and other services.
oppose immigration crack- Associated Press
downs, including a dem- ment in Washington. New York City — says it that has so mobilized the T’ruah’s director of organiz-
onstration Tuesday at the The network — T’ruah: The represents more than 2,000 Jewish community all over ing, Rabbi Salem Pearce.
headquarters of Immigra- Rabbinic Call for Human rabbis and cantors. the country — it’s reached
tion & Customs Enforce- Rights headquartered in “I’ve never seen an issue a breaking point,” said Continued on Page 2