Immigrant Justice
Houses of Worship Sign Up to House Undocumented Immigrants During Raids
MANHATTAN — As fear grips the city’s immigrant communities after this weekend’s arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, many houses of worship across the boroughs are gearing up to…
Read MoreFaith in sanctuary
After hearing reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids around the country, an Upper West Side congregation voted to make itself a short-term refuge for undocumented immigrants. “Hopefully it…
Read MoreSwastikas Carved Into Progressive Upper West Side Church’s Doors
Originally Published in DNAinfo on March 1, 2017 Written by Amy Zimmer An Upper West Side Unitarian Universalist church, known for its commitment to social justice issues, was vandalized with…
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