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SB 1070, the anti-immigration bill that recently became law in Arizona has galvanized the faith community to stand with our immigrant brothers and sisters and stand against those who seek to divide our communities and distract from the real solution to our broken immigration system: comprehensive immigration reform.

In response to a wave of states proposing similar legislation to SB 1070, and in solidarity with the faith and immigrant communities in Arizona, we are spending the eight weeks prior to the implementation of SB 1070 in constant prayer and public witness, inspired by Isaiah 58, which teaches us that a “true fast” is undertaken in service of “loosening the chains of injustice.”

Each region has leadership during a particular week, during which residents of those states will take up constant prayer and local, public events will be organized.

For examples, check out photos and media coverage of Isaiah 58 activities in Pennsylvania!

Vigil participants are also calling on their own governors to reject any legislation that resembles SB 1070.

Click here to find out when your week begins and how you can join the vigil and speak up for immigrants in your state.

The Isaiah 58 Summer is a project of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition.

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Previously, Changetakesfaith.org was the hub for faith organizing for the March for America: Change Takes Courage and Faith on March 21st in Washington, DC.

The March was born out of the faith community and drew hundreds of thousands of marchers from the immigrant advocate, labor and civil rights communities.