Christian leaders ask Trump to fast-track immigration for Jewish Canadians facing antisemitism
A coalition of Christian lawmakers urged President Trump to create a secure, expedited immigration route for Jewish Canadian nationals and their families who feel threatened by rising antisemitism.
The National Association of Christian Lawmakers, together with other Christian legislators, faith leaders and civic organizations, sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security develop "lawful, secure, and appropriately expedited pathways" for Jewish Canadian citizens and their immediate families who feel endangered by a surge in harassment, vandalism and threats since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
The signatories noted that more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have voiced a desire to relocate to the United States and pointed to Oklahoma, specifically Tulsa, where local Jewish and Christian leaders and Governor Kevin Stitt have pledged assistance. The suggested immigration channel would remain subject to existing identity, criminal, medical and admissibility checks. Advocates argue these families should be seen not merely as refugees but as future contributors with skills, faith and entrepreneurial spirit.
The letter praised Trump’s stated commitment to combat antisemitism and protect religious liberty, urging concrete action. It concludes that defending religious liberty must move beyond rhetoric to tangible policy.
Why it matters
It highlights a faith-based push for U.S. immigration policy changes in response to rising antisemitic threats in Canada.
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