Evangelicals Push for Immigration Reform

As the Senate Judiciary Committee began debate on immigration legislation this week, many religious groups intensified their ongoing calls for comprehensive reform. Evangelical leaders, who have lobbied for new immigration policy, launched a prayer campaign urging Congress to pass a law in 92 days, which they said reflects the number of times the word “immigrant” appears in the Old Testament. But some of those same leaders warned they would oppose the bill if it includes amendments that would expand immigration rights for gay and lesbian partners.

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