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A rare announcement of good news -- Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) status has been extended for Liberians in the U.S. until March 31, 2020. DED was set to expire this coming Sunday, and we had joined other advocates and the Liberian community in issuing an alert and call to urge congressional leaders to tell  the White House to reinstate DED. Congratulations to the all the groups and community members who worked to make this happen! Read more >

This year's acknowledgement of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is  especially urgent, coming just days after the murderous attack on the Muslim community in New Zealand that left 50 people dead and many still critically injured. Read more >

While Donald Trump continues to make his demand to build "the wall", members of Congress are conferring on a possible "deal" on the budget before Feb. 15 -- the deadline set for the suspension of the government shutdown. Read more >

Even as we reflect on this past year with friends and family, we are making plans for the next year, with barely a break in step. We are all too aware of those who are experiencing hard times and all forms of injustice, and many have spent their holidays assisting migrants and others, sharing contributions and material goods. Throughout the year, in fact, so many people stepped forward to protest and to provide direct support in the face of injustice. Read more >