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PHOTOS: Over 400 Turn Out to Immigrant Action Day
Annual event focuses on restoring driver’s licenses for all, ending police/ICE collaboration, education and equality for all.
Leaders Assembly in Eugene on January 24th
Faith, Labor, Community Organizations and Education sectors -- Building an Alliance for the Common Good.
Oregonians Speak Out Against Job-Killing E-Verify Bill
Members of Oregon’s faith, labor, business, civil rights and immigrant communities spoke out against E-Verify during a press conference in Portland.
DHS to suspend deportation of DREAMers, others
DHS and officials from the Obama Administration announced that they will be suspending deportations of individuals who fit low-priority categories
Monday, May 31, 2010
In honor of those who have served...
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Over One-thousand March and Rally in Oregon against Arizona Law
Salem, Ore. -- On Saturday, over 1000 people from the immigrant, faith, LGBT, labor, Asian American, Pacific Islander and business communities marched and rallied at the Oregon State Capitol in solidarity with Latino and immigrant Families in Arizona over S.B. 1070--Arizona's new law that promotes racial profiling and opens the door to civil rights violations.
Those that attended the action in Salem called for a halt to laws that promote racial profiling, divide communities and criminalize immigrants. They also urged President Obama and Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform immediately and stop other states from following Arizona's misguided path
Those that attended the action in Salem called for a halt to laws that promote racial profiling, divide communities and criminalize immigrants. They also urged President Obama and Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform immediately and stop other states from following Arizona's misguided path
Friday, May 28, 2010
Oregonians say "NO" to Racial Profiling Laws in AZ and OR; Urge passage of Immigration Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263
Rallies and Marches in Oregon to Support National Day of Action against Arizona's Racial Profiling Law
Oregonians say "NO" to Racial Profiling Laws in Arizona and in Oregon and urge passage of Immigration Reform
Salem, Ore.—On Saturday, members of the immigrant, faith, LGBT, labor, ethnic and business communities will hold a rally and march at the Oregon State Capitol in solidarity with the National Day of Action against S.B. 1070--Arizona's New Racial Profiling Law. They will tell members of the Oregon State Legislature that laws that divide the community and criminalize immigrants are not welcome in our state.
May 28, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263
Rallies and Marches in Oregon to Support National Day of Action against Arizona's Racial Profiling Law
Oregonians say "NO" to Racial Profiling Laws in Arizona and in Oregon and urge passage of Immigration Reform
Salem, Ore.—On Saturday, members of the immigrant, faith, LGBT, labor, ethnic and business communities will hold a rally and march at the Oregon State Capitol in solidarity with the National Day of Action against S.B. 1070--Arizona's New Racial Profiling Law. They will tell members of the Oregon State Legislature that laws that divide the community and criminalize immigrants are not welcome in our state.
What do faith leaders, unions, educators, youth groups, charities and community organizations have in common?
By Natalie Patrick-Knox
What do faith leaders, unions, educators, youth groups, charities, community organizations and others have in common? They all play an important role in U.S. civil society, and tomorrow these groups will gather together across the country to voice their concerns about Arizona’s SB 1070, a new law that encourages racial profiling against some and challenges the civil liberties of everyone.
Civil society is an indispensible part of democracy. The State Department promotes civil society in its work across the globe as a way to foster democracy and good governance in other countries. Just this past week Under Secretary of State Maria Otero was in Indonesia promoting the importance of civil society in the country’s continued democratic development.
What do faith leaders, unions, educators, youth groups, charities, community organizations and others have in common? They all play an important role in U.S. civil society, and tomorrow these groups will gather together across the country to voice their concerns about Arizona’s SB 1070, a new law that encourages racial profiling against some and challenges the civil liberties of everyone.
Civil society is an indispensible part of democracy. The State Department promotes civil society in its work across the globe as a way to foster democracy and good governance in other countries. Just this past week Under Secretary of State Maria Otero was in Indonesia promoting the importance of civil society in the country’s continued democratic development.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Police Chiefs say Arizona Law will cause a rise in crime
Yesterday, U.S. police chiefs said that Arizona's law will "intimidate crime victims and witnesses who are illegal immigrants and divert police from investigating more serious crimes". The statements against the measure came as chiefs of police from Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Tucson, San Jose and Montgomery County met with Attorney General Eric Holder in D.C. to discuss the law.
"This is not a law that increases public safety. This is a bill that makes it much harder for us to do our jobs," Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said. "Crime will go up if this becomes law in Arizona or in any other state."Read the full article by linking here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/26/AR2010052601200_pf.html
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Events in Salem and Portland to stand against Arizona's Racial Profiling Law
Salem, Ore.-- This Saturday, CAUSA, several other organizations and immigrant rights advocates will hold a rally and march at the Oregon State Capitol in solidarity with the National Day of Action against S.B. 1070--Arizona's New Racial Profiling Law. They will send a message to members of the State Legislature that racist laws like S.B. 1070 are not welcome in Oregon.
After attending the March amd Rally at 11am in Salem, CAUSA and others will head up to Portland to participate in a March and Vigil at 5pm at SW 3rd and Madison. The Portland March and Vigil is being hosted by the Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition and the Portland May Day Coalition.
After attending the March amd Rally at 11am in Salem, CAUSA and others will head up to Portland to participate in a March and Vigil at 5pm at SW 3rd and Madison. The Portland March and Vigil is being hosted by the Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition and the Portland May Day Coalition. Monday, May 24, 2010
Mayo 29 Dia de Accion Nacional
Dia de Accion Nacional Contra SB1070
Capitolio del Estado de Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Mayo 29, 2010, 11:00am
Capitolio del Estado de Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Mayo 29, 2010, 11:00am
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Second-Grader Expresses Worry to First Lady About her Mother's Immigration Status
While President Barack Obama held a press conference with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and talked about Arizona's Racial Profiling Law, First Lady Michele Obama and Mexico’s First Lady Margarita Zavala visited an elementary school in Silver Spring, Maryland. As the First Lady sat with children, one 2nd grader spoke up.
ABC News’ Karen Travers reports what happened:
ABC News’ Karen Travers reports what happened:
The student shyly raised her hand and said, "My mom ... she says that Barack Obama is taking everybody away that doesn't have papers."
Mrs. Obama replied: "Yeah, well that's something that we have to work on, right? To make sure that people can be here with the right kind of papers, right? That's exactly right."
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Reform Immigration For America to Begin Sustained Campaign of Civil Disobedience
Contact: Martine Apodaca (202) 383-5989
Reform Immigration For America to Begin Sustained Campaign of Civil Disobedience
Enough Is Enough; President and Congress Must Lead
Reform Immigration For America to Begin Sustained Campaign of Civil Disobedience
Enough Is Enough; President and Congress Must Lead
Washington, DC - Today, Reform Immigration FOR America announced its participation in a sustained campaign of civil disobedience in conjunction with immigrants' rights organizations across the nation. A combination of an enforcement only approach from the administration, draconian anti-immigrant laws like Arizona's SB1070, and lack of leadership - from the President and Republicans - have created a national crisis in America. The following is a statement from Rich Stolz, Campaign Manager of Reform Immigration FOR America:
Monday, May 17, 2010
Oregon joins National Day of Action Against Arizona's Racial Profiling Law
Join CAUSA and their allies at 11:00am on Saturday, May 29th at the Oregon State Capitol for a Rally and March in observance of the National Day of Action against SB1070--Arizona's New Racial Profiling Law.
For more information, call 503.488.0263
Friday, May 14, 2010
PHOTOS: CAUSA's 1st Annual Reaching the American Dream Gala
On Thursday, CAUSA held it's 1st Annual Reaching the American Dream Gala to honor men and women in our community who have attained the American Dream or who have helped others to reach it. Thank you to the 20 sponsors and the over 320 people who attended and helped make this event a complete success!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
MUSIC VIDEO: May Day 2010
On May 1st, in commemoration of International Workers' Day, over 600 students and their supporters made a 2.5 mile march from Downtown Salem to the Oregon State Fairgrounds. They chanted and carried signs calling for passage of the DREAM Act, Comprehensive Immigration Reform and for repeal of Arizona's new racial profiling law. It was estimated that 2000 people participated in the May Day March, Rally and Celebration in Salem.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
5 biggest myths of immigration debunked
Originally posted at the Reform Immigration For America Blog
This week, former commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (now USCIS) wrote the latest in the “5 myths” column for the Washington Post. Doris Meissner, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, served as commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service from 1993 to 2000, and therefore knows better than most exactly how immigration in our country works.
The top 5 myths about immigration that she debunks are as follows:
1.Immigrants take jobs from American workers. (Not true. It’s not a zero-sum game here, people.)
2.Immigration is at an all-time high, and most new immigrants came illegally. (The all-time high was over 100 years ago.)
This week, former commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (now USCIS) wrote the latest in the “5 myths” column for the Washington Post. Doris Meissner, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, served as commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service from 1993 to 2000, and therefore knows better than most exactly how immigration in our country works.
The top 5 myths about immigration that she debunks are as follows:
1.Immigrants take jobs from American workers. (Not true. It’s not a zero-sum game here, people.)
2.Immigration is at an all-time high, and most new immigrants came illegally. (The all-time high was over 100 years ago.)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
President Obama, Arizona, and Immigration Hardball
Originally posted on the America’s Voice blog.
Last night President Obama weighed in again on the immigration debate and Arizona’s controversial new law, according to Scott Wilson of the Washington Post:
Last night President Obama weighed in again on the immigration debate and Arizona’s controversial new law, according to Scott Wilson of the Washington Post:
President Obama told a White House reception Wednesday that he wants “to begin work this year” on comprehensive immigration reform, warning the audience that securing the legislation will be difficult but possible.
Addressing an audience celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Rose Garden, Obama said, “America’s diversity is America’s strength.” That, he added, is why he has spoken out against Arizona’s recently passed immigration law, which has raised concerns of racial profiling.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
NBA Team shows opposition to Arizona's Racial Profiling Law
This release comes from our partners at the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM). FIRM is a national coalition of community organizations fighting for the fair treatment of immigrants and for just and humane immigration reform on the local, state and federal level.
NBA Team Shows Courage in Standing up to Arizona's SB1070
FIRM applauds Phoenix Suns symbolic gesture and strong words against law that would subject Latinos to racial profiling
WASHINGTON - Today, the Phoenix Suns will wear jerseys identifying them as "Los Suns." The move, according to the team owner, is to show solidarity with Phoenix's Latino community and condemn SB1070, which will require police to verify the legal status of anyone who arouses a "reasonable suspicion" of being undocumented. The following is a statement from Gabe Gonzalez, political strategist for the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM):
NBA Team Shows Courage in Standing up to Arizona's SB1070
FIRM applauds Phoenix Suns symbolic gesture and strong words against law that would subject Latinos to racial profiling
WASHINGTON - Today, the Phoenix Suns will wear jerseys identifying them as "Los Suns." The move, according to the team owner, is to show solidarity with Phoenix's Latino community and condemn SB1070, which will require police to verify the legal status of anyone who arouses a "reasonable suspicion" of being undocumented. The following is a statement from Gabe Gonzalez, political strategist for the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM):
Monday, May 3, 2010
May Day actions in Salem draw 2000 people
Salem, Ore.--On Saturday, in commemoration of International Workers' Day, over 600 students and their supporters started the 2.5 mile march from Downtown Salem to the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Participants chanted and carried signs calling for passage of the DREAM Act, Comprehensive Immigration Reform and for repeal of Arizona's new racial profiling law. Along the route, people joined the march which ended with more than 1,000 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion.
Sponsors of this year's May Day March included Alianza, Black Student Union, Willamette University Latin American Studies Department, Students Against Slavery, JUNTOS, LUS and CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Sponsors of this year's May Day March included Alianza, Black Student Union, Willamette University Latin American Studies Department, Students Against Slavery, JUNTOS, LUS and CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
PHOTOS: May Day March for Immigration Reform in Salem
Salem, Ore.-- Today, Over 600 people marched from Downtown Salem to the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Participants called for passage of the DREAM Act, Comprehensive Immigration Reform and for repeal of Arizona's new racial profiling law.
The March was sponsored by Alianza, Black Student Union, Willamette University Latin American Studies Department, Students Against Slavery, JUNTOS, LUS and CAUSA.
After today's march, a rally and celebration was held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Over 2000 people attended both events.
The March was sponsored by Alianza, Black Student Union, Willamette University Latin American Studies Department, Students Against Slavery, JUNTOS, LUS and CAUSA.
After today's march, a rally and celebration was held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Over 2000 people attended both events.
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