Contact: Deborah Owens

901-628-3202 info@caapusa.org

www.caapusa.org

“Christians have a responsibility to help those in need, including the undocumented immigrants at our southern border,” Notwithstanding, we must also take in consideration the plight some distressed African American communities are fighting; they are the first sectors to be inundated by the influx of undocumented persons. They don’t go to White neighbors, they hide and infiltrate in poor black communities where it is known that law enforcement has not made it a priority to increase its detail in these areas. Thus, putting many older, vulnerable citizens and young children at risk. We cannot continue on this unstainable path.

Henderson, NV—January 10, 2018—Today, Rev. William Owens, President of the Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP), announced his support for faith-based immigration reform. In response to President Trump’s speech, Rev. Owens launched a petition demanding that Congress meet with faith leaders and address the immigration issue in a way that balances compassion with the need to secure our borders.

“Christians have a responsibility to help those in need, including the undocumented immigrants at our southern border,” stated Rev. Owens. “At the same time, we must also respect the need to secure our borders and ensure the safety of all U.S. citizens. The African-American community has been gravely injured by unfettered illegal immigration, which has resulted in loss of jobs, loss of housing, and other economic hardship.”

Rev. Owens continued: “For years, Congress has been mired in partisan bickering on the immigration issue. But things have now reached a crisis. We must find a bipartisan path forward that embraces a practical and compassionate response to the suffering at the border and within our country. That means combining humanitarian efforts with measures that will secure the border and protect American jobs, homes, and lives.” Notwithstanding, we must also take in consideration the plight some distressed African American communities are fighting; they are the first sectors to be inundated by the influx of undocumented persons. They don’t go to White neighbors, they hide and infiltrate in poor black communities where it is known that law enforcement has not made it a priority to increase its detail in these areas. Thus, putting many older, vulnerable citizens and young children at risk. We cannot continue on this unstainable path.

“CAAP is calling on all Americans to support our petition for faith-based immigration reform. We ask that Congress join with faith leaders to put an end to the deadlock and find a comprehensive solution to the immigration issue that protects our borders and helps those in great need.”

The petition can be found at: http://missionimmigrationpetition.com/

WHAT: Press Conference on Border Security and Immigration Reform

WHO: Greater Houston area pastors and Coalition of African America Pastors

WHERE: Houston Baptist University, Hinton Center Conference Center (Room H 113), 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, 77024. Parking in Lot 6 or by baseball diamond

WHEN: Thursday, January 10; 11:00 a.m.