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July 29th Actions Opposing SB1070 Across the Country

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 22:08

From the East to the West Coast, people of faith took action on July 29th, 2010 against Arizona's anti-immigration law SB1070.

In New York City, a prayer vigil was held at Judson Memorial Church.Then thousands marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to a rally in Foley Square in Manhattan. In upstate New York, the Baptist Peace Fellowship organized a solidarity event during their annual conference.

Faith Vigils Planned for July 29, 2010 in response to Arizona SB1070 Going Into Effect

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 02:09

Faith coalitions around the United States are planning vigils for immigration reform on July 29, 2010. This is the date that the Arizona law SB1070 is planned to go into effect, despite lawsuits from the Department of Justice, ACLU, Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund, Tucson police officer Martin Escobar, and the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders. The law has been condemned by religious bodies around the world.

The New York City Sanctuary Coalition has planned a march over the Brooklyn Bridge. 9:30am Gather at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn

Milwaukee New Sanctuary Movement Exposes Sheriff's Dept & ICE Impact on Families

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 17:37

The Milwaukee New Sanctuary Movement and Voces de la Frontera in collaboration with other community leaders obtained a place on the agenda of the Milwaukee County Board's Judiciary, Safety, and General Services Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 15th. The issue was the collaboration between the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department and the ICE.

Philadelphia Terminates ICE Agreement; New Sanctuary Movement Cited in Press Coverage

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 17:33

Philadelphia to bar immigration agents from arrest data

By Michael Matza

Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer

Philadelphia is expected to end the arrangement that permits federal immigration agents to scrutinize the city's computerized list of arrests, including country of origin and other data, Everett Gillison, the deputy mayor for public safety, said Sunday.

Chicago New Sanctuary Movement Presents at US Social Forum

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 15:26

The Chicago New Sanctuary Movement will participate in the US Social Forum June 22-June 26, 2010 in Detroit about our work connecting immigrants and faith communities. They will offer a workshop on Thursday, June 24th from 1-3pm (info and description below).

New Sanctuary Movement Supports Immigrant Rights in Arizona

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 17:25

The national new sanctuary movement supported the national day of action against SB1070, with a nonviolent protest and six mile march to the Arizona Capitol on May 29, 2010 in Phoenix. We support all the local coalitions of the national new sanctuary movement who sent people to join the 100,000 person march in Phoenix and planned solidarity rallies in their own communities.

Asylum Granted to Portland Immigrant

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 21:41

Marita (her name is changed at her request) was arrested and detained in Portland, OR during the Del Monte Plant raid in 2007. After numerous court hearings, she was granted asylum on March 30 of this year.

Marita is the first of the women being accompanied by the Oregon New Sanctuary Members to receive asylum. Several others are waiting for their cases to be finalized.

Religious Leaders in Chicago Arrested for Civil Disobedience Against SB 1070

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 04:31

In Chicago, people responded to immigrant rights crisis in Arizona, demanding President Obama and Congress take deliberate legislative action to stop separation of families. Twenty four religious leaders, labor activists, and students were arrested protesting immigration policy as about 300 Chicagoans protested SB 1070 and Obama's lack of action.

New Sanctuary Movement Condemns Arizona's SB 1070, Promises Resistance

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 14:32

The National New Sanctuary Movement today renews its commitment to take a moral and united public stand in support of compassionate immigration reform. As guardians of society's values, faith leaders have the capacity and moral duty to support families suffering under unjust immigration laws. Millions of Americans who are members of our religious communities seek answers from us, not only about our nation's laws, but also, more importantly, God's laws.

May Day: Remember the Immigrant

Submitted by nmx_sayrah on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 21:53

From the West Coast to the East Coast, local coalitions of the national new sanctuary movement helped organize May 1st events to highlight the need for compassionate immigration reform. Religious leaders from different denominations showed solidarity on this day. The anti-immigrant law that was signed in Arizona was protested at all of the May Day events around the country.

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