July 31, 2018 Immigrant Justice Minnesota
ICE Snatches 25-Year Minnesota Resident From His Family in Harrowing Video
Carlos knew it was dangerous for him to go to the courthouse on July 26. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have dramatically stepped up their hunt for undocumented people, friends …
Continue readingJanuary 14, 2019
As government pulls back, charities step in to help released migrants
“The government isn’t doing anything — it’s been a total make-it-up-as-we-go thing,” said Kevin Malone, one of the founders of the San Diego Rapid Response Network, a consortium of faith-based …
Continue readingJanuary 12, 2019
Hundreds turn out in Princeton to rally against white supremacy
The Rev. Erich Kussman, a Paterson pastor and member of the social justice organization Faith in New Jersey, came out on Saturday to spread his message of anti-hate. “These hate groups, …
Continue readingJanuary 11, 2019
Dallas Black Clergy challenge city leaders to move beyond lip-service in honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Confederate Monuments – “We demand that our city grant the requests of North Texans for Historical Justice, In Solidarity, Faith Forward Dallas and Faith in Texas to remove any and …
Continue readingJanuary 10, 2019
Governor Promises Emergency $5 Million to Help Migrants Entering California
Since last fall, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been dropping asylum seekers at bus stations and other public locations along the border with identifying ankle bracelets but no assistance. A coalition …
Continue readingJanuary 9, 2019
Voting Rights/Demoracy Massachusetts
Local Democrats mainly warm to Warren’s prez move
Dorchester resident and co-director of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network, Lew Finfer, said Warren’s experience in finance reform is a boon. “I don’t think there’s any candidate that knows more …
Continue readingJanuary 9, 2019
Former Colorado chief justice joins nationwide effort to ban ICE arrests in courthouses
Despite the presence of several nonprofits — such as Together Colorado — working to change the attitude toward immigrants, it will be most effective if implemented at a federal level. Hopefully, more …
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