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Christian Lawmakers Urge Trump to Expedite Immigration for Jewish Canadians

8/31/2026

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Christian lawmakers urged U.S. President Donald Trump to expedite immigration for Jewish Canadian.
Rep. Jason Rapert and Ambassador Sam Brownback signed the urging letter.
The letter asked the Department of Homeland Security to create secure, lawful entry for Jewish Canadian families fearing persecution.
Canada recorded nearly 7,000 antisemitic incidents in 2025, the highest per-capita since 1994.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said antisemitism has reached post-World II levels.

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Christian lawmakers urged U.S. President Donald Trump to expedite immigration for Jewish Canadian.
Rep. Jason Rapert and Ambassador Sam Brownback signed the urging letter.
The letter asked the Department of Homeland Security to create secure, lawful entry for Jewish Canadian families fearing persecution.
Canada recorded nearly 7,000 antisemitic incidents in 2025, the highest per-capita since 1994.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said antisemitism has reached post-World II levels.