Make them hear you: Faith leaders say now is the time to talk about a pathway to citizenship

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 1,007

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Tallahassee faith leaders are pressing Florida politicians to assist Haitian families under temporary protected status facing deportation and laid out a five-part plan encouraging voters to speak up and make immigration a campaign issue.

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr. sent a letter July 7 to U.S. Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody asking them to file and support legislation that would protect the legal status of the thousands of Haitian people …

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