The IRF Community and Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) circulated a letter regarding the designation of Temporary Protected Status for the Democratic Republic of Congo nationals. Escalating armed conflicts have further aggravated a dire humanitarian crisis, endangering millions nationwide. The United States must act without delay to ensure that our Congolese neighbors, friends, and family members can safely remain in their communities where they belong. TPS is a life-saving protection that allows people from a designated country to remain in the United States while conditions in their home country make safe return impossible.

Faith-based organizations and leaders strongly believe that the DRC clearly meets the statutory requirements for a TPS designation—which would extend much needed grace to nationals from the DRC currently living in our communities and worshiping in our congregations.