Articles tagged as: Syrian refugees
February 12, 2016
Indiana Officials Defend Refugee Policy In Federal Court
Exodus Refugee Immigration is suing the state over Gov. Pence's policy to withhold money from agencies resettling Syrian refugees.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2015
Syrian Family At Home In Indiana
The first Syrian refugee family to resettle in Indianapolis has been here for over a year now.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2015
Indiana Faith Leaders To Meet With Syrian Refugee Families
Leaders from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths will gather with Syrian refugee families Friday night to send the message that they're welcome in the Hoosier State.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2015
Catholic Church Welcomes Syrian Refugees Despite Pence's Objections
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has resettled a family of Syrian refugees in Indianapolis despite objections raised by Republican Governor Mike Pence and actions taken by the Governor to prevent refugees from the war-torn country from arriving in the state.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
The Latest: Pence Asks Archbishop Not To Resettle Syrians
The Roman Catholic archbishop of Indianapolis says he'll be considering what steps to take next after meeting with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence amid a dispute over an order blocking state agencies from assisting Syrian refugees bound for the state.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
Catholic Charities To Help Family Of Syrian Refugees Relocate To Indianapolis
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is planning to resettle a mother, a father, and two children in Indianapolis as early as next week. The family's move to Indiana has been in the works for more than two years.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
ACLU Suit Aims To Stop Pence From Blocking Refugees
The ACLU is seeking a preliminary injunction on behalf of Exodus Refugee Immigration, a nonprofit corporation that assists refugees with federal money funneled through the state.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
UPDATED: ACLU Sues Governor Over Refugee Resettlement Actions
The complaint, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration, is seeking an injunction that would prevent Pence from blocking or withholding "aid from refugees or from Exodus."
Read MoreNovember 18, 2015
Syrian Family Diverted After Pence Bars Refugees From State
At least two Syrian families are being redirected to other states after Governor Mike Pence's decision to temporarily bar them from entering Indiana.
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