PHOTOS: 400 Turn out to Immigrant Action Day in Salem

January 21, 2012

Salem, Ore.-- Today, over 400 people from around Oregon and Southern Washington turn out to Causa's 14th Annual Immigrant Action Day to hear about work being done to restore driver’s licenses for all, stop local law enforcement collaboration with ICE, improve education and promote equality for all members of our community.

Today's event was sponsored by the Multicultural Center and the group JUNTOS at Chemeketa Community College, the Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality and with the support of Voz Hispana and Mujeres Luchadoras Progresistas.

News Coverage:
Immigrant Advocates Plan Their Approach (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
Immigrant action day held at Chemeketa (Salem Statesman Journal)

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Over 100 people turn-out for Day of Solidarity against SB1070 in Portland

Portland, Ore—Over 100 people from Oregon's faith, immigrant and ethnic communities and their supporters gathered for a rally on Thursday to stand in solidarity against SB1070, Arizona's racial profiling law.

During the action, which took place at Holladay Park in NE Portland, people could engage in several activities including watching a skit about the harmful affects on the community that Local Police and ICE cooperation brings, signing a letter to Congress and posing for a photo with a sign to send to lawmakers and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

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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!

More photos can be found by linking here.

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PHOTO: Marching for Immigration Reform at December 5th Mobilization in Portland

On Saturday, over 2000 people including a broad coalition of over 75 labor, environmental, faith, human rights and community organizations from across Oregon held a march and rally against the World Trade Organization in Downtown Portland.


This was a photo taken of one supporter of Comprehensive Immigration Reform during the march. There were many people scattered throughout the march carrying signs and calling for passage of just and human immigration reform.

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Immigration Reform Photo of the Week

This photo was taken on Friday in Bend where over a hundred supporters of Immigration Reform joined with CAUSA, Central Oregon Jobs with Justice and Recursos Para Derechos Humanos to call on Congressman Walden to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform legislation this year.

Photo taken by Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, CAUSA

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Reform Immigration FOR America at DeFazio Town Hall

Eugene, Ore.--Constituents showed up today at a Eugene Town Hall to call on Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The Congressman spoke to a large crowd at the Hilton Eugene and Conference Center.

Although most questions were in regard to Healthcare Reform, one constituent urged the Oregon Congressman to support reform of the U.S. Immigration System making it more humane and just for immigrants coming to the country.

Congressman DeFazio is scheduled to speak later this evening at the Springfield City Hall.

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Photo: Waiting to get into DeFazio Town Hall

Eugene, Ore.--Constituent of Congressman Peter DeFazio waiting to get into Eugene Town Hall on Tuesday. Many in attendance were present to encourage Congressman DeFazio to support Humane and Just Comprehensive Reform.

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Photos: Oregon Reform Immigration Delegation Meet with Wyden and Walden

Washington D.C.-- Oregon's Delegation composed of leaders from CAUSA, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Rural Organizing Project, & Mujeres Luchadores Progresistas met with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) yesterday to talk immigration reform during the Reform Immigration FOR America Lobby Session.

Congressman Greg Walden

Senator Ron Wyden

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Photo: Oregon Delegation to Reform Immigration FOR America Summit

This week a delegation from Oregon is in Washington D.C. attending the Reform Immigration FOR America Summit.

The delegation, composed of leaders from CAUSA , Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Rural Organizing Project, and Mujeres Luchadores Progresistas will join with immigration reform advocates from all around the nation in calling for Congress to pass just and humane Immigration Reform this year.

Oregon Delegation at the Reform Immigration FOR America Summit in Washington D.C.

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Photos: May Day Unity March and Rally in Salem

Over 3000 immigrant and labor rights supporters rallied and marched at the Oregon State Capitol on Friday in commemoration of International Workers' Day.

Link here to read more on the story.

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Photos: Cesar Chavez Day Demonstration in Portland

M.E.Ch.A. de Portland State and Las Mujeres held a demonstration honoring Cesar Chavez in Portland today. The event paid tribute to an individual who not only inspires Chicanos and Latinos, but all those who champion for workers’ rights and equality. The demonstration will also address ongoing campaigns in the state of Oregon. Cesar Chavez, former leader of the United FarmWorkers, fought for improving the working conditions of agricultural workers by leading national boycotts and marches across America.

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Photos: Eugene Rally for Humane and Just Immigration Reform

600 students rallied for immigrant rights and comprehensive immigration reform on Friday at the Eugene Office of Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio. For more photos from Ken Nubeck with the Eugene Human Rights Commission, please link here.




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Photos from Salem May Day Rally and March

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Sights of the Caravan

Leaving Colonia Libertad

The Voter Registration Caravan's stop at Chemekta Community College

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