HOUSTON — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) presented the inaugural Robert Gittelson Immigration Advocacy Award to Barrett Duke on April 29 during its national convention in Houston.
Duke has advocated for a just immigration reform plan in his role as vice president for public policy and research with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). Samuel Rodriguez, NHCLC’s president, presented Duke with the award.
Duke received the award at a time when immigration reform has taken a backseat to other issues. Though widespread agreement exists that America’s immigration system is damaged, resolving the problem has escaped lawmakers so far. The system and its enforcement have resulted in an estimated 11 to 12 million undocumented immigrants living illegally in the United States.
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