From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): In the face of an extreme anti-immigrant agenda at the federal and state levels, it is more important than ever to build alliances among immigrant and refugee communities and allies. Through local coalitions … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/12/04/allowing-muslim-ban-go-effect-us-supreme-court-rules-favor-trump Published on Monday, December 04, 2017 by Common Dreams In a 7-2 decision, justices lift lower-court rulings that had imposed injunction against discriminatory travel and immigration policy By Common Dreams staff A woman wearing a hijab stands … Continued
Juan Coronilla-Guerrero’s wife told a federal judge that he could be killed if he was deported back to central Mexico. The judge decided to deport him anyway — and Coronilla-Guerrero was killed. Photo via the American-Statesman. By Andy Hoover and Matt … Continued
From Mijente (https://mijente.net/): Today we’re sharing two things with you. We launched a nation-wide investigation into ICE and we’re sharing new tools to prepare to protect and defend each other against raids. Last week reporters confirmed and then cancelled rumors … Continued
Church World Service is a not-for-profit, international humanitarian assistance organization comprised of 37 protestant denominations. The CWS Immigration and Refugee Program provides assistance to displaced persons abroad and works with the State Department and our 36 local offices and affiliates … Continued
From Repairers of the Breach (http://www.breachrepairers.org/): Elected officials have been using fear of the stranger to ban Muslims and refugees, militarize our borders, and target black and brown immigrants (including children and families) for detention and deportation. As people of … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Information is power. In these turbulent times, one of the most important tools to help you protect yourself and your loved ones is a solid understanding of your basic rights with law enforcement … Continued
A vote is expected on PA S.B. 10 which would withhold ALL state grant money from sanctuary cities unless they comply with Trump’s immigration actions. It’ll have to go back to the House for approval of the amendments in it, but may go quickly. … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Everyone Has Certain Basic Rights, No Matter Who Is President Donald Trump, who repeatedly made anti-immigrant promises during his campaign, begins his term as president of the U.S. in January … Continued