Following President Obama’s announcement tonight

“As evangelical Christians, we support reform that protects family unity and respects the God-given dignity of every person,” said Carl Nelson, president and CEO of Transform Minnesota. “Creating an effective and functional immigration system will also help keep our country safe and secure. The Bible speaks clearly and repeatedly about God’s concern for immigrants and for the dispossessed. The expectation to treat them fairly and compassionately is deeply rooted in Scripture and in Jesus’ ministry.”