Bill Lyons spoke at virtual press conference

Faith leaders and immigrants from WV, FL, SC, TX, and AZ debriefed the House's immigration actions this week, reflected on the movement to secure citizenship for all, and called on the Senate to finally pass a path to citizenship for aspiring Americans.

SPEAKERS

• Rev. Jeff Allen, West Virginia Council of Churches, WV

• Pastor Yves Geffrard, Notre Dame Catholic Community, FL

• Cantor Vicky Glikin, Temple Emanu-El Dallas, TX

• Rev. Regina H. Moore, South Carolina Christian Action Council, Inc., SC

• Rev. Cassy Núñez, Bering Church and a DACA recipient, TX

• Rev. Dr. Bill Lyons, Southwest Conference UCC, AZ

• Cirenio Cervantes, DACA recipient, Faith in Florida, FL

Giovana Oaxaca, a DACA recipient and immigration advocate, moderated the discussion. Rich Morales of Faith in Action joined the panelists to respond to questions.

Watch the replay here. Bill's statement appears at 18:12.

Read Rev. Bill Lyons’ statement here.