Immigration

Below you will find a document crafted by the Western North Carolina Conference (WNC) of The United Methodist Church. The Virginia Annual Conference (VAUMC) of The United Methodist Church shares our deepest gratitude to our colleagues in Western North Carolina for their diligent efforts to create this interim guidance on immigration enforcement issues. A few minor edits have been made to the original WNC document to reflect contextual realities in Virginia.

A few notes about this guidance:

• Contact your district superintendent for any questions.

• This is meant to be basic guidance for churches and clergy related to changes in enforcement policy and action steps you can take now to prepare for any encounters your church may have with immigration enforcement.

• This is a fluid situation, changing daily, as federal agencies change the way immigration laws are enforced. It will continue to change as will the guidance materials.

• This guidance does not cover ICE conducting an I-9 audit or arrests or searches outside the confines of a church/private school setting (ex. raid at a large community employer or private residence.)

• This guidance is not legal advice. This is simply information provided to you so your church can make educated decisions and plan accordingly based on the particular needs and situation of your church.

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