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Illegal immigration and the Sanctuary Movement
By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing
July 29, 2008

Between 1982 and 1992, the Sanctuary Movement flourished. Now, the movement is again gaining steam.

The Sanctuary Movement is a religious and political movement in which churches shelter Central American refugees from Immigration and Naturalization Service.

For our fifth Fatal Funnel installment, we are digging deep into this movement -- into churches in South Texas and along the border -- that partake.

We also want to talk to church leaders who preside over congregations and others who stand firmly against the movement.

We are leaving for the border within a few weeks.

What are your thoughts? Do you know about South Texas churches that protect illegal immigrants? Do you have a story or opinion to share?

As always, you can reach me at 361-580-6519 or gsemenza@vicad.com or by posting in here.

Thanks for your help,

Gabe Semenza/Advocate public service editor