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Navigating a Hostile Landscape: Four Insights for Transforming Immigration Discourse
Discover how language can transform the debate on immigration. See the latest piece from FrameWorks that reveals four powerful strategies—from moral leadership to promoting collective benefits—that shift the narrative from fear and division to unity and shared prosperity. Dive in to learn how reframing our discourse can pave the way for a more inclusive future.
Introduction to the Lawsuit: Mennonite Church USA et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A coalition of 27 religious organizations is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its decision to allow immigration enforcement in places of worship. The plaintiffs, representing Christian and Jewish traditions, argue the policy violates their religious freedoms and disrupts their mission to welcome immigrants. They seek to reinstate protections for sacred spaces and prevent enforcement actions without exigent circumstances. This case highlights the clash between federal immigration policy and religious liberty.
National Immigration Law Center releases guidance on Warrants and Subpoenas
Discover how immigration agencies like ICE, CBP, and USCIS utilize warrants and subpoenas to enforce compliance. Learn about your Fourth Amendment rights and how to differentiate between judicial and administrative documents. The article also includes a compelling case study on how advocates successfully blocked an immigration subpoena at Liberty High School.
Health Care Access for Immigrant Families: Know Your Rights
Many immigrant families hesitate to seek medical care or apply for health coverage out of fear that doing so could put them or their loved ones at risk. But everyone has the right to access the health care they need. Get your questions answered in this FAQ.
Know Your Rights: What to Do If Arrested or Detained by Immigration Enforcement
When immigration enforcement agents appear, knowing what to do can make all the difference. This Know Your Rights guide from the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) answers key questions such as: Who might try to ask me about my immigration status? What can I expect when encountering law enforcement at the border or an airport? What should I do if immigration officers stop me on the street, knock on my door, or show up at my workplace? What happens if I am arrested, detained, or already in criminal custody? What are my rights in my immigration case? Get the answers you need to stay informed and protected.
Why We Must Continue to Celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is not just about the past—it is about ensuring that history informs the present and the future. Efforts to diminish or erase its significance are not neutral; they are attempts to reshape collective memory. Black history is American history, and choosing to remember is choosing to resist. In a time when historical revisionism is on the rise, continuing to celebrate Black History Month is a commitment to truth, education, and justice
The Power of a Know Your Rights App: Why Access Matters
The Know Your Rights (KYR) app provides essential legal information, multilingual resources, and emergency support to help individuals navigate encounters with law enforcement and immigration authorities. With access to over 16 languages and a built-in emergency alert feature, the KYR app ensures that your rights are always within reach. Download today to stay informed and protected.
Know Your Rights: Immigration & Community Protection
Know your rights in encounters with law enforcement and immigration authorities. NAKASEC provides essential resources in English and Korean to help individuals and communities stay informed and protected. Learn more about your legal rights and how to exercise them safely.
U.S. Southern Border: Understanding the Impact of Executive Actions
An analysis of Trump’s border security executive actions, their impact on immigration enforcement, asylum policies, and border wall construction.
Guillermo Torres - What Moves the Divine
After that experience, instead of claiming the power of God, I claimed the suffering of that human being.
Pastor Cue Jn-Marie: Taking to The Streets
“It’s not passive work, right? I think it’s engaging and resisting systems that do harm to others, and we’re empowered by God.”
Reflections on MLK Weekend 2023- From Keenan to King Day, and Beyond
Holding the upcoming celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life against the reality of Keenan Anderson’s unjustified death caused a grave question to flash across my mind-
Was Dr. King’s dream just that- a dream?