About

What is CUFC?

CUFC is an interfaith and intercommunity collaboration whose mission is to extend our basic belief in the universal right of every human being to dignity, fairness, due process, and neighborly assistance to the most vulnerable families in our cities, including undocumented folks.

How CUFC works?

CUFC acts as a defense collective against heavy-handed government crackdowns targeting migrants and citizens.

CUFC operates as an alliance of Chicago area leaders, organizations, and elected officials across legal, organizing, communications, and policy sectors.

Organizing Committee
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Political Committee
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Legal Committee
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Communications Committee
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Our Values

“God reminds us in the Qur’an to show kindness to the traveler, the orphan, and the neighbor, whether near or distant. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was himself a refugee, forced to flee persecution in Mecca and find safety in Medina, where he was welcomed with dignity. As Muslims, it is our sacred duty to stand with migrants and refugees—those fleeing war, poverty, and injustice—not just with charity, but with solidarity and justice. We must see in them our own families, our own past, and our own future. To support the stranger is not just an act of empathy—it is an act of worship. It is a duty of faith to honor our neighbors, protect the vulnerable, and protect the holy bond of family.”

“The Scripture calls us again and again to welcome the stranger, to care for the sojourner, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Our Lord Jesus was born into a family that fled persecution and sought refuge in Egypt. He identified Himself with the poor, the outcast, and the displaced, saying, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). As followers of Christ, we are called to stand with migrants, refugees, and our neighbors—not out of obligation, but out of love rooted in the Gospel. To welcome them is to welcome Christ Himself. We must strive for our hearts and communities to reflect that holy compassion, building a world where dignity, justice, and hospitality are not the exception, but the norm.”

“The Torah teaches us with great clarity and urgency: ‘You shall not wrong or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt’ (Exodus 22:21). This sacred memory lies at the heart of our Jewish identity. We know the pain of displacement, the fear of being unwelcome, and the longing for safety. Because of this, our tradition compels us to stand with migrants, refugees, and neighbors in need. Welcoming the stranger is not just a moral ideal—it is a mitzvah, a divine commandment. In every generation, we are called to see the humanity in those who seek refuge, to offer them dignity, and to build a world rooted in justice and compassion, as God intends.”