As false claims about Haitian migrants have led to bomb threats, United Methodists in Ohio, Pennsylvania and beyond are speaking out. Some of the newcomers are fellow church members.
Co-executive directors of Immigration Law & Justice Network, a United Methodist ministry, discuss how their work has changed and the challenges they face as immigration becomes more politicized.
Early last year, church leaders projected a shelter in Apaxco, Mexico, would assist between 100 and 150 migrants per month. By December, the shelter was housing 150 people a night and feeding 600 a day.
Care and support from Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church has helped Guatemalan mother reach her goals, including reuniting with her children, working and learning to drive.
