Today I got news from Juan Carlos Vera’s brother, Jose, that his immigration court has been set for Tuesday February 26th, here in the Chicago offices. Vera has a tough case, and without support from the community, inquiries from legislators, and lots of public attention, it is likely that he will be deported, and separated [...]
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Update: Genoveva was released from detention on Monday February 25th. She however is still in deportation proceedings, and we will continue to ask for the closing of her case. Abuelita Genoveva, 63, should be with her grandson, not at McHenry County Detention Center. She has no criminal record, yet according to ICE, she is a [...]
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Juan Carlos Vera (A# 205 282 375) is currently detained at the McHenry Detention Center, after a human resource person called the police because he was undocumented. The HR employee claimed that it was her “civic duty” to report Juan Carlos. Below is a letter from his brother, Jose Vera, who is an organizer with [...]
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On January 29th, the Immigrant Youth Justice League celebrated our third anniversary at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Here is a little on-line scrap-book from that day, including pictures, bios of the award winners, and IYJL’s message to our supporters. Enjoy![By the way, you can still make a donation here] More event pictures on [...]
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In the last few days there have been a number of important announcements on immigration policy and the upcoming conversation on comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). Amongst the responses to these developments, undocumented immigrant students, workers, and organizers have weighed in on the conversation on CIR, the proposal from the ‘Gang of 8,’ and president Obama’s [...]
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As we celebrate our third anniversary, and we begin to organize the fourth National Coming Out of the Shadows, we’ve been listening back to some of our favorite coming out stories. Here are some selections from our rallies in Chicago, Illinois in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Enjoy! > Get involved in National Coming Out of [...]
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Event participants will address the need for federal changes, and offer criticism of the focus on harsh punitive measures so far released in immigration reform proposals. WHAT: Members of immigrant rights community groups, including the Immigrant Youth Justice League, will be gathering to watch and respond to President Obama’s plans on comprehensive immigration reform. Some [...]
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"La organización Chicago Community and Workers Rights esta invitando a una reunión informativa en nuestra organización a cerca de “la reforma..
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New York coming out!
Houston - " Jovenes indocumentados en Texas salen de las sombras y declaran su estatus migratorio publicamente! Un abrazote a Alicia Torres quien..
