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Here is a video promotion for May Day 2012: The Light of Hope March and Rally happening at the Oregon State Capitol on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:00pm:
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
May Day 2012: The Light of Hope March & Rally
Join us on Tuesday, May 1st for May Day 2012: The Light of Hope March & Rally at the State Capitol in Salem, Oregon!
May Day 2012: The Light of Hope March & Rally
with an announcement about Driver’s License Access Restoration
Invited Guest: Governor John Kitzhaber
May 1, 2012
Rally: 6 p.m. | March: 7 p.m.
Oregon State Capitol
Salem, Oregon
A Celebration of Working Families, regardless ofmmigration status:
• Jobs with living wages for ALL Oregon residents
• Educational opportunities from pre-k to college for ALL Oregon residents
• Access to health care services for ALL Oregon residents
• Access to driver licenses for ALL Oregon residents
• A path towards legalization for all immigrants
Sponsors (partial list): Causa Oregon, PCUN, OSEA, Oregon AFL-CIO, Voz Hispana Causa Chavista, Marion-Polk Move To Amend, Working America, Willamette University Causa Chapter
For more information, please call: 503-488-0263
www.oregonmayday.com
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Martes 1 de Mayo
La Luz de la Esperanza
Marcha y Rally
Habrá anuncios sobre la restauración de acceso a Licencias de Manejo
Invitado de honor: Gobernador John Kitzhaber
1 de mayo 2012
Rally: 6 PM | Marcha: 7 PM
Capitolio del Estado de Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Celebración de las familias trabajadoras, sin importar sus status migratorio:
• Trabajos y salarios justos para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Oportunidades educativas desde el kínder hasta la universidad para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Acceso a servicios de cuidado medico para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Acceso a las licencias de manejo para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Aprobación de un programa de legalización migratoria para toda la comunidad inmigrante
Patrocinadores (lista parcial): Causa Oregon, PCUN, OSEA, Oregon AFL-CIO, Voz Hispana Causa Chavista, Marion-Polk Move To Amend, Working America, Willamette University Causa Chapter
Para Mas Informacion: 503-984-4823
www.espanol.oregonmayday.com
May Day 2012: The Light of Hope March & Rally
with an announcement about Driver’s License Access Restoration
Invited Guest: Governor John Kitzhaber
May 1, 2012
Rally: 6 p.m. | March: 7 p.m.
Oregon State Capitol
Salem, Oregon
A Celebration of Working Families, regardless ofmmigration status:
• Jobs with living wages for ALL Oregon residents
• Educational opportunities from pre-k to college for ALL Oregon residents
• Access to health care services for ALL Oregon residents
• Access to driver licenses for ALL Oregon residents
• A path towards legalization for all immigrants
Sponsors (partial list): Causa Oregon, PCUN, OSEA, Oregon AFL-CIO, Voz Hispana Causa Chavista, Marion-Polk Move To Amend, Working America, Willamette University Causa Chapter
For more information, please call: 503-488-0263
www.oregonmayday.com
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Martes 1 de Mayo
La Luz de la Esperanza
Marcha y Rally
Habrá anuncios sobre la restauración de acceso a Licencias de Manejo
Invitado de honor: Gobernador John Kitzhaber
1 de mayo 2012
Rally: 6 PM | Marcha: 7 PM
Capitolio del Estado de Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Celebración de las familias trabajadoras, sin importar sus status migratorio:
• Trabajos y salarios justos para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Oportunidades educativas desde el kínder hasta la universidad para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Acceso a servicios de cuidado medico para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Acceso a las licencias de manejo para TODOS los residentes de Oregon
• Aprobación de un programa de legalización migratoria para toda la comunidad inmigrante
Patrocinadores (lista parcial): Causa Oregon, PCUN, OSEA, Oregon AFL-CIO, Voz Hispana Causa Chavista, Marion-Polk Move To Amend, Working America, Willamette University Causa Chapter
Para Mas Informacion: 503-984-4823
www.espanol.oregonmayday.com
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Over 2500 March in Alabama for Repeal of Anti-immigrant Law
December 20, 2011
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| Causa's Francisco Lopez with children, students and famlies at rally in Alabama |
On Saturday, organizations and individuals from all over the Nation held rally and march for the repeal of Alabama’s Anti-immigrant law known as HB 56. The turn-out, which included Freedom Riders, DREAM students, leaders from civil, immigrant and labor rights organizations and families, was estimated between 2500 and 3000 people.
On December 14th, Human Rights Watch issued 52 page report detailing how the Alabama law denies unauthorized immigrants and their families, including US citizen children, their basic rights, threatening their access to everyday necessities and equal protection of the law. The report is based in part on first-hand accounts by 57 Alabama residents, including citizens and permanent residents, who reported abuse or discrimination under the law.
The law has even drawn national attention over a couple embarrassing incidents with workers from Alabama’s Honda and Mercedes plants. Earlier this month, it was reported that Republicans who passed the law are facing backlash from the Alabama business community after two foreign workers were stopped by police for not carrying “proof of legal residency”. Many believe the incidents have turned public opinion against the draconian law.
After the incidents, the Republican attorney general called for some of the strictest parts of it to be repealed. The Birmingham Business Alliance told the Associated Press that the law is tainting Alabama's image around the world, while Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day said the law is rekindling the memories of Alabama's civil rights past saying "It's bringing back old images from 40 or 50 year ago."
Monday, April 18, 2011
1500 Rally at the State Capitol to Restore Driver’s License Access to ALL Oregonians
1500 Rally at the Oregon State Capitol to Restore Driver’s License Access to ALL Oregonians
Members of the immigrant, faith, labor and business communities call for passage of Senate Bill 845
Salem, Ore.. (April 18, 2011)-- Today, 1500 members of the immigrant, faith, labor and business communities rallied at the Oregon State Capitol. The rally took place preceding the Senate holding a legislative hearing on Senate Bill 845--Oregon's bipartisan Driver’s License Access Restoration Act.
The Senate Transportation Committee hearing, which took place in Hearing Room B, was standing room only with all of the overflow rooms filled. Barbara Ghio, a local immigration attorney, testified on behalf of CAUSA. She was joined by members of the Latino, immigrant, faith, labor and business communities who testified during the two hour hearing. (Read Barbara Ghio's testimony on SB 845 here)
Supporters of Senate Bill 845 sent a loud and clear message to the members of the Senate Transportation Committee that their communities value public safety and want ALL Oregonians to have access to Driver’s Licenses.
CAUSA is urging people to continue to contact members of the Senate Transportation Committee and urge them to vote "Yes" on Senate Bill 845 when it come up for a vote. For details on how to contact legislators, please link here.
Members of the immigrant, faith, labor and business communities call for passage of Senate Bill 845
Salem, Ore.. (April 18, 2011)-- Today, 1500 members of the immigrant, faith, labor and business communities rallied at the Oregon State Capitol. The rally took place preceding the Senate holding a legislative hearing on Senate Bill 845--Oregon's bipartisan Driver’s License Access Restoration Act.
The Senate Transportation Committee hearing, which took place in Hearing Room B, was standing room only with all of the overflow rooms filled. Barbara Ghio, a local immigration attorney, testified on behalf of CAUSA. She was joined by members of the Latino, immigrant, faith, labor and business communities who testified during the two hour hearing. (Read Barbara Ghio's testimony on SB 845 here)
Supporters of Senate Bill 845 sent a loud and clear message to the members of the Senate Transportation Committee that their communities value public safety and want ALL Oregonians to have access to Driver’s Licenses.
CAUSA is urging people to continue to contact members of the Senate Transportation Committee and urge them to vote "Yes" on Senate Bill 845 when it come up for a vote. For details on how to contact legislators, please link here.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
VIDEO: Children's March & Rally at the Oregon State Capitol
On Sunday, children held a march and rally calling for the protection of the 14th Amendment and passage of Immigration Reform. They said no to racial profiling laws like SB1070, called for an end to deportations and the separation of their families.
Watch in HD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfIH7TdvhPQ
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Children Rally for Civil Rights and Immigration Reform at State Capitol
On Saturday, 268 people gathered at the Oregon State Capitol to participate in a Children's March & Rally for Immigration Reform. The children with their adult supporters joined together to call on Federal and State Legislators to:
• Respect the 14th Amendment. Do not take away our children's citizenship.
• Stop dividing families
• Keep racial profiling laws like SB1070 out of Oregon
• Stop local law enforcement from doing the job of ICE. Our State Police, County Sheriff and City Police belong to our communities, not the federal government.
• Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform NOW!
Here is a selection of photos from the event:
Over the last several months, immigration restrictionists and right-wing extremist politicians in Congress have been calling for a change in the 14th Amendment eliminating citizenship to babies born on United States soil. Instead of promoting immigration reform that would overhaul a severely flawed and broken system, they see it politically opportune to deny citizenship and promote deportation of infants and children.
This is just one of the latest stunts being promoted by extremists to avoid dealing with an important national issue that needs a federal response. Much like passage of Arizona's Racial Profiling Law SB1070, the build-up of troops on the U.S.-Mexico border and the variety of failed enforcement-only policies promoted by the far-right, these wrong headed and misguided schemes are just dividing families and delaying the benefit real reform would bring to our country.
There is currently legislation in both houses of Congress that would overhaul the nation’s broken immigration system.
News Coverage:
Video: Children march for citizenship rights
• Respect the 14th Amendment. Do not take away our children's citizenship.
• Stop dividing families
• Keep racial profiling laws like SB1070 out of Oregon
• Stop local law enforcement from doing the job of ICE. Our State Police, County Sheriff and City Police belong to our communities, not the federal government.
• Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform NOW!
Here is a selection of photos from the event:
Over the last several months, immigration restrictionists and right-wing extremist politicians in Congress have been calling for a change in the 14th Amendment eliminating citizenship to babies born on United States soil. Instead of promoting immigration reform that would overhaul a severely flawed and broken system, they see it politically opportune to deny citizenship and promote deportation of infants and children.
This is just one of the latest stunts being promoted by extremists to avoid dealing with an important national issue that needs a federal response. Much like passage of Arizona's Racial Profiling Law SB1070, the build-up of troops on the U.S.-Mexico border and the variety of failed enforcement-only policies promoted by the far-right, these wrong headed and misguided schemes are just dividing families and delaying the benefit real reform would bring to our country.
There is currently legislation in both houses of Congress that would overhaul the nation’s broken immigration system.
News Coverage:
Video: Children march for citizenship rights
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Children's March and Rally for Immigration Reform this Saturday in Salem
MEDIA ADVISORY
October 6, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263
Children's March and Rally for Immigration Reform this Saturday in Salem
Salem, Ore.--Over the last several months, immigration restrictionists and right-wing politicians in Congress have been calling for a change in the 14th Amendment eliminating citizenship to babies born on United States soil. Instead of promoting immigration reform that would overhaul a severely flawed and broken system, they see it politically opportune to deny citizenship and promote deportation of infants and children.
October 6, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263
Children's March and Rally for Immigration Reform this Saturday in Salem
Salem, Ore.--Over the last several months, immigration restrictionists and right-wing politicians in Congress have been calling for a change in the 14th Amendment eliminating citizenship to babies born on United States soil. Instead of promoting immigration reform that would overhaul a severely flawed and broken system, they see it politically opportune to deny citizenship and promote deportation of infants and children.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Children's March & Rally at the Oregon State Capitol to Highlight Need for Immigration Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263
Children's March & Rally at the Oregon State Capitol to highlight Need for Immigration Reform
Salem, Ore.-- Over the last couple months, immigration restrictionists and right-wing politicians in Congress have been calling for a change in the 14th Amendment eliminating citizenship to babies born on United States soil. Instead of promoting immigration reform that would overhaul a severely flawed and broken system, they see it politically opportune to deny citizenship and promote deportation of infants and children.
September 1, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director: (503) 269-5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director: (503) 488-0263
Children's March & Rally at the Oregon State Capitol to highlight Need for Immigration Reform
Salem, Ore.-- Over the last couple months, immigration restrictionists and right-wing politicians in Congress have been calling for a change in the 14th Amendment eliminating citizenship to babies born on United States soil. Instead of promoting immigration reform that would overhaul a severely flawed and broken system, they see it politically opportune to deny citizenship and promote deportation of infants and children.
The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution states that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. That no State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
Friday, July 30, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Groups to protest ICE program that divides families and threatens community security
MEDIA ADVISORY
June 14, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, (503) 984-6816
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director (503) 488-0263
Groups to protest ICE program that divides families and threatens community security
Joint demonstration will call for an end to federal immigration program which harms the trust between local law enforcement and Latino Families
WHAT: MARCH AND RALLY TO CALL FOR AN END TO ICE PROGRAM THAT DIVIDES FAMILIES
WHEN: 4:30PM, TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010
WHERE: U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) OFFICE, 511 NORTHWEST BROADWAY, PORTLAND, OREGON
WHO: CAUSA, RURAL ORGANIZING PROJECT, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 503
June 14, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, (503) 984-6816
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director (503) 488-0263
Groups to protest ICE program that divides families and threatens community security
Joint demonstration will call for an end to federal immigration program which harms the trust between local law enforcement and Latino Families
WHAT: MARCH AND RALLY TO CALL FOR AN END TO ICE PROGRAM THAT DIVIDES FAMILIES
WHEN: 4:30PM, TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010
WHERE: U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) OFFICE, 511 NORTHWEST BROADWAY, PORTLAND, OREGON
WHO: CAUSA, RURAL ORGANIZING PROJECT, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 503
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
Thursday, April 22, 2010
May Day March, Rally and Celebration in Salem
On Saturday May 1st, join CAUSA and our allies in Salem for a Student May Day March in support of the DREAM Act, Comprehensive Immigration Reform and to Pay Tribute to Latin American Workers.
The March will start at 11am at the corner of Winter and State Street behind the Capitol Building and end at the Oregon State Fairgrounds (2330 17th St. NE, Salem, OR).
At the Oregon State Fairgrounds, we will hold a Rally for Immigration Reform and a Homage to Latino Workers--celebrating their contributions to the State of Oregon.
Speakers at this Saturday's rally will call for continued pressure on the President and members of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year. They will also speak out against the new law passed in Arizona which promotes racial profiling and threatens civil rights.
WHAT: May Day Rally for Immigration Reform and Homage to Latino Workers
WHEN: Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at 12:00 Noon to 8:00PM
WHERE:Pavilion
Oregon State Fair Grounds
2330 17th Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
In addition to speakers, there will have live music and dance throughout the day including performances by Los 4 de Mexico, Arrazado, Chris Mesa, Samuel Davila, Los Diablitos, Chinelos, APANO (Asian) Floklorico, Los PCUNCitos, and
Mixy Breakers Chapter 2.
The Student May Day March from the corner of Winter & State Street is sponsored by Alianza, Black Student Union, Willamette University Latin American Studies Department, Students Against Slavery, JUNTOS, LUS and CAUSA. And the May Day Rally & Celebration at the Oregon State Fairgrounds is sponsored by: CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Radio Movimiento 95.9FM, and Latinos Unidos Siempre.
For More information call: (503)984-6816 or (503)984-4823
(Click on images above to view the posters for the March from Willamette University and the Rally and Celebration at the State Fairgrounds)
The March will start at 11am at the corner of Winter and State Street behind the Capitol Building and end at the Oregon State Fairgrounds (2330 17th St. NE, Salem, OR).
At the Oregon State Fairgrounds, we will hold a Rally for Immigration Reform and a Homage to Latino Workers--celebrating their contributions to the State of Oregon.
Speakers at this Saturday's rally will call for continued pressure on the President and members of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year. They will also speak out against the new law passed in Arizona which promotes racial profiling and threatens civil rights.
WHAT: May Day Rally for Immigration Reform and Homage to Latino Workers
WHEN: Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at 12:00 Noon to 8:00PM
WHERE:Pavilion
Oregon State Fair Grounds
2330 17th Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
In addition to speakers, there will have live music and dance throughout the day including performances by Los 4 de Mexico, Arrazado, Chris Mesa, Samuel Davila, Los Diablitos, Chinelos, APANO (Asian) Floklorico, Los PCUNCitos, and
The Student May Day March from the corner of Winter & State Street is sponsored by Alianza, Black Student Union, Willamette University Latin American Studies Department, Students Against Slavery, JUNTOS, LUS and CAUSA. And the May Day Rally & Celebration at the Oregon State Fairgrounds is sponsored by: CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Radio Movimiento 95.9FM, and Latinos Unidos Siempre.
For More information call: (503)984-6816 or (503)984-4823
(Click on images above to view the posters for the March from Willamette University and the Rally and Celebration at the State Fairgrounds)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Democracy Now: Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Immigration Reform in Largest Rally of Obama Presidency
Hundreds of thousands of people marched through the streets of Washington, DC on Sunday to call for immigration reform. Estimates of the crowd size ranged from 200,000 to 500,000. Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez, the chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Immigration Task Force, emphasized the urgent need for Washington to act on comprehensive immigration reform. [includes rush transcript]
Reference:
Democracy Now! March 24, 2010 Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Immigration Reform in Largest Rally of Obama Presidency
H/T Reform Immigration For America blog
Reference:
Democracy Now! March 24, 2010 Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Immigration Reform in Largest Rally of Obama Presidency
H/T Reform Immigration For America blog
Sunday, March 21, 2010
500,000 March and Rally for Immigration Reform in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. -- Today, it was reported that up to 500,000 people converged on Washington D.C. to call on President Obama and the Congress to pass immigration reform. The number of participants in today's action is far more than what was expected.
After several interfaith services around the D.C. area, organizations and individuals gathered at
the National Mall to demand immigration reform for new American families and economic justice for all American families.
"There is nothing more inspiring than this. Hundreds of thousands of people are here in Washington
D.C. to call on Congress and President Obama to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform", said Lopez. "Reform is long overdue and our elected leaders are hearing it from all of us here at their front door and from around the nation."
Those who spoke at today's rally included Ben Jealous, president and CEO, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP, Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles, Esther Lopez, director, UFCW Civil Rights and Community Action Department; Gregory A. Cendana, president, United States Student Association, Janet Murgía, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza, Marc Morial, president and CEO, the National Urban League, among others. There were also appearances by Eddie "El Piolín" Sotelo and actress Lucía Méndez and musical performance by Los Lonely Boys.
Actions will continue tomorrow as immigration reform advocates will go to the Republican National Committee to request a meeting with Chairman Michael Steele and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to urge them to support Immigration Reform and to support a bipartisanship process to get a bill passed this year.
Media Note:
After several interfaith services around the D.C. area, organizations and individuals gathered at
the National Mall to demand immigration reform for new American families and economic justice for all American families.Members of CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition and a contingent from Oregon met at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D.C. and helped lead a march with 20,000 Latinos from the community to the National Mall. Francisco Lopez, CAUSA's Executive Director assisted in organizing the effort.
"There is nothing more inspiring than this. Hundreds of thousands of people are here in Washington
D.C. to call on Congress and President Obama to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform", said Lopez. "Reform is long overdue and our elected leaders are hearing it from all of us here at their front door and from around the nation."Those who spoke at today's rally included Ben Jealous, president and CEO, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP, Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles, Esther Lopez, director, UFCW Civil Rights and Community Action Department; Gregory A. Cendana, president, United States Student Association, Janet Murgía, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza, Marc Morial, president and CEO, the National Urban League, among others. There were also appearances by Eddie "El Piolín" Sotelo and actress Lucía Méndez and musical performance by Los Lonely Boys.
Actions will continue tomorrow as immigration reform advocates will go to the Republican National Committee to request a meeting with Chairman Michael Steele and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to urge them to support Immigration Reform and to support a bipartisanship process to get a bill passed this year.
This afternoon, the Reform Immigration For America Campaign called on all Immigration Reform supporters to call their Senator at 866-877-5552 and tell them they want immigration reform now.
[The reports on the numbers of those in attendance ranged from 200,000 to 500,000 people. Event Organizers had the number reported by the Parks Department and a Fox News Affiliate at around 500,000. While various others reported 250,000 and over. Regardless of the exact number, the action in D.C. renewed the message to Congress and the President that Immigration Reform needs to be passed this year.]
Media Note:
Francisco Lopez, CAUSA's Executive Director will be participating in the action on Monday in Washington D.C. and will be available for comment. He can be reached at 503.269.5694
Source:
Reform Immigration For America Twitter (@ri4a) http://twitter.com/ri4a
Watch a Live Stream of D.C. Immigration Reform Rally
200, 000 people rally for immigration reform in Washington D.C. Tune into CNN Online to watch a Live Stream of the March For America Rally for Immigration Reform. http://www.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=stream3&hpt=T2
PHOTO: CAUSA Ready to March for Immigration Reform in Washington D.C.
Today, CAUSA and a contingent of Oregonians are joining with tens of thousands of people from around the nation at National Mall to demand immigration reform for new American families and economic justice for all American families.
CAUSA is ready to March for Reform!
CAUSA is ready to March for Reform!
Resources:
Oregonians Help Turn Up the Heat on Immigration Reform
Oregon Contingent to join March For America in D.C.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Oregon Contingent to join March For America in D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263
Oregon Contingent to join March For America in D.C.
Sunday, March 21st
CAUSA Oregon contingent to join with tens of thousands at National Mall to demand immigration reform for new American families, economic justice for all American families
WHAT: March for America; a national mobilization bringing tens of thousands of people to Washington, DC
WHO: CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition and leaders and activists from around the nation representing faith, labor, immigrant and civil rights communities. Speakers include:
- Meeting at 1 p.m. ET (at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3211 Pine St NW)
- Rally: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET (at Lincoln Memorial)
- March to RFK Stadium: 5 p.m. ET (2400 East Capitol Street N.E.)
WHERE: Join CAUSA at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3211 Pine St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010. We will march from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to the Lincoln Memorial for a 2:00 p.m. Rally.
WHY: Tens of thousands of people from all over the country will gather at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for a dramatic demonstration of support for fixing our broken immigration system.
The March For America will unite leaders and organizations representing labor, people of faith, and communities from across the country to demand leadership from Congress and President Obama to deliver on their promise of comprehensive immigration reform.
Thousands of working families will be coming to DC to show that the American people want a practical solution that is fair to everyone, is key to our economic recovery, and lives up to our best traditions as a nation of immigrants.
MEDIA NOTES FOR PRESS TRAVELING TO D.C.:
Francisco Lopez, CAUSA's Executive Director will be in Washington D.C. and will lead the march from Sacred Heart Catholic Church (3211 Pine St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010) to the Rally at the Lincoln Memorial. He can be reached for comment at 503.269.5694
For press wishing to attend the Rally, please call Erik Sorensen at 503.488.0263 for contact information about getting on the media credential list.
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March 17, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263
Sunday, March 21st
WHAT: March for America; a national mobilization bringing tens of thousands of people to Washington, DC
WHO: CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition and leaders and activists from around the nation representing faith, labor, immigrant and civil rights communities. Speakers include:
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL.)WHEN: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Andy Stern, president, Service Employees International Union (SEIU International)
Ben Jealous, president and CEO, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles
Esther Lopez, director, UFCW Civil Rights and Community Action Department;
Gregory A. Cendana, president, United States Student Association
Janet Murgía, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza
Marc Morial, president and CEO, the National Urban League; and many others
Celebrity appearances by Eddie "El Piolín" Sotelo and actress Lucía Méndez and musical performance by Los Lonely Boys.
- Meeting at 1 p.m. ET (at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3211 Pine St NW)
- Rally: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET (at Lincoln Memorial)
- March to RFK Stadium: 5 p.m. ET (2400 East Capitol Street N.E.)
WHERE: Join CAUSA at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3211 Pine St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010. We will march from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to the Lincoln Memorial for a 2:00 p.m. Rally.
WHY: Tens of thousands of people from all over the country will gather at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for a dramatic demonstration of support for fixing our broken immigration system.
The March For America will unite leaders and organizations representing labor, people of faith, and communities from across the country to demand leadership from Congress and President Obama to deliver on their promise of comprehensive immigration reform.
Thousands of working families will be coming to DC to show that the American people want a practical solution that is fair to everyone, is key to our economic recovery, and lives up to our best traditions as a nation of immigrants.
MEDIA NOTES FOR PRESS TRAVELING TO D.C.:
Francisco Lopez, CAUSA's Executive Director will be in Washington D.C. and will lead the march from Sacred Heart Catholic Church (3211 Pine St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010) to the Rally at the Lincoln Memorial. He can be reached for comment at 503.269.5694
For press wishing to attend the Rally, please call Erik Sorensen at 503.488.0263 for contact information about getting on the media credential list.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Immigration Reform and DREAM Advocates Rally at Senator Wyden's office
Today CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition was joined by students from local colleges and universities for a march and rally at the district office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in Downtown Portland.
The purpose of the action was part of a nationwide effort to pressure Congress to finally fix our broken immigration system with passage of The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2009 and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
During today’s march and rally, immigration reform advocates called on Senator Wyden to support the DREAM Act of 2009 and asked him to encourage Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to introduce similar legislation to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR-ASAP)(HR4321), a bill that was introduced last month in the U.S. House of Representatives.
While marching, Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz made a surprise appearance to give words of support for the DREAM Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In October, Portland City Commissioners Nick Fish and Amanda Fritz introduced a resolution calling on their fellow colleagues to support the federal DREAM Act. Resolution 1434 passed unanimously.
Here are some photos from today’s event:
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Immigrant Rights Advocates to urge Senator Wyden to Support the DREAM Act and Immigration Reform
The purpose of the action was part of a nationwide effort to pressure Congress to finally fix our broken immigration system with passage of The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2009 and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
During today’s march and rally, immigration reform advocates called on Senator Wyden to support the DREAM Act of 2009 and asked him to encourage Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to introduce similar legislation to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR-ASAP)(HR4321), a bill that was introduced last month in the U.S. House of Representatives.
While marching, Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz made a surprise appearance to give words of support for the DREAM Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In October, Portland City Commissioners Nick Fish and Amanda Fritz introduced a resolution calling on their fellow colleagues to support the federal DREAM Act. Resolution 1434 passed unanimously.
Here are some photos from today’s event:
Related Post:
Immigrant Rights Advocates to urge Senator Wyden to Support the DREAM Act and Immigration Reform
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Immigrant Rights Advocates to urge Senator Wyden to Support the DREAM Act and Immigration Reform
Media Advisory
January 20, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263
Immigrant Rights Advocates to urge Senator Wyden to Support the DREAM Act and Immigration Reform
Salem, Ore--This Friday, CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition and students from local colleges and universities will meet for a march and rally at the district office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in Portland. The action is part of a nationwide effort to pressure Congress to finally fix our broken immigration system with passage of The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2009 and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
During the march and rally at Senator Wyden's office, we will call on the Senator to support the DREAM Act of 2009 and ask him to encourage Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to introduce similar legislation to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR-ASAP)(HR4321) that was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last month.
WHAT: March and Rally for the DREAM Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
WHEN: Friday, January 22nd at 12:00 noon
WHERE: Office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, 1220 Southwest 3rd Street, Portland, OR 97204 (Directions)
WHO: CAUSA, Oregon Immigrant Rights Coalition and students from Metro Area Colleges and Universities
What is the DREAM Act?
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is bipartisan legislation that addresses the situation faced by young people who were brought to the United States years ago as undocumented immigrant children, and who have since grown up here, stayed in school, and kept out of trouble.
Why is the DREAM Act needed?
Each year about 65,000 U.S.-raised students who would qualify for the DREAM Act's benefits graduate from high school. These include honor roll students, star athletes, talented artists, homecoming queens, and aspiring teachers, doctors, and U.S. soldiers. They are young people who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives and desire only to call this country their home. Even though they were brought to the U.S. years ago as children, they face unique barriers to higher education, are unable to work legally in the U.S., and often live in constant fear of detection by immigration authorities. Our immigration law currently has no mechanism to consider the special equities and circumstances of such students. The DREAM Act would eliminate this flaw. It is un-American to indefinitely and irremediably punish them for decisions made by adults many years ago. By enacting the DREAM Act, Congress would legally recognize what is de facto true: these young people belong here.
We need Comprehensive Immigration Reform NOW! Reform is long overdue, and Congress must take immediate action to fix our broken immigration system with reform that works for the economy, taxpayers and families. One that:
For more information on the campaign and upcoming actions, please contact Francisco Lopez at 503.269.5694 or visit http://www.causaoregon.org/
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CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, is a member of the Reform Immigration FOR America coalition and is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. For more information, visit www.causaoregon.org.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: The Reform Immigration FOR America campaign is a coalition of more than 600 faith, labor, business, progressive, and immigration reform groups that have joined together to get comprehensive immigration reform passed. For more information please visit www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org or www.reformamigratoriaproamerica.org
January 20, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263
Immigrant Rights Advocates to urge Senator Wyden to Support the DREAM Act and Immigration Reform
Salem, Ore--This Friday, CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition and students from local colleges and universities will meet for a march and rally at the district office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in Portland. The action is part of a nationwide effort to pressure Congress to finally fix our broken immigration system with passage of The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2009 and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
During the march and rally at Senator Wyden's office, we will call on the Senator to support the DREAM Act of 2009 and ask him to encourage Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to introduce similar legislation to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR-ASAP)(HR4321) that was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last month.
WHAT: March and Rally for the DREAM Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
WHEN: Friday, January 22nd at 12:00 noon
WHERE: Office of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, 1220 Southwest 3rd Street, Portland, OR 97204 (Directions)
WHO: CAUSA, Oregon Immigrant Rights Coalition and students from Metro Area Colleges and Universities
What is the DREAM Act?
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is bipartisan legislation that addresses the situation faced by young people who were brought to the United States years ago as undocumented immigrant children, and who have since grown up here, stayed in school, and kept out of trouble.
Why is the DREAM Act needed?
Each year about 65,000 U.S.-raised students who would qualify for the DREAM Act's benefits graduate from high school. These include honor roll students, star athletes, talented artists, homecoming queens, and aspiring teachers, doctors, and U.S. soldiers. They are young people who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives and desire only to call this country their home. Even though they were brought to the U.S. years ago as children, they face unique barriers to higher education, are unable to work legally in the U.S., and often live in constant fear of detection by immigration authorities. Our immigration law currently has no mechanism to consider the special equities and circumstances of such students. The DREAM Act would eliminate this flaw. It is un-American to indefinitely and irremediably punish them for decisions made by adults many years ago. By enacting the DREAM Act, Congress would legally recognize what is de facto true: these young people belong here.
We need Comprehensive Immigration Reform NOW! Reform is long overdue, and Congress must take immediate action to fix our broken immigration system with reform that works for the economy, taxpayers and families. One that:
• Creates millions of new taxpayers by requiring undocumented immigrants to register, go through background checks, pay taxes, and study English on their way to becoming full U.S. citizens
• Protects workers and helps with economic recovery
• Keeps families together
• Protects the due process rights of all
For more information on the campaign and upcoming actions, please contact Francisco Lopez at 503.269.5694 or visit http://www.causaoregon.org/
CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, is a member of the Reform Immigration FOR America coalition and is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. For more information, visit www.causaoregon.org.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: The Reform Immigration FOR America campaign is a coalition of more than 600 faith, labor, business, progressive, and immigration reform groups that have joined together to get comprehensive immigration reform passed. For more information please visit www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org or www.reformamigratoriaproamerica.org
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Supporters March and Rally for Immigration Reform in Portland
NEWS RELEASE
January 13, 2010
Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263
Portland, Ore--Today, Immigration Reform Advocates
and members of CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, met for a March and Rally at the district offices of Congressman Wu and Senator Merkley in Portland.
The purpose of the action was to call on Congressman Wu to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (HR 4321) and to call on Senator Merkley to urge New York Senator Charles Schumer to introduce similar legislation in the United States Senate. Reform advocates from Portland State University were also present and called on Oregon's Representatives to support the DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act.
Those attending the rally and march came from a variety of backgrounds including students, children of immigrant parents, and concerned citizens. The supporters of HR4321 began their rally at Congressman Wu's office where they spoke about their personal stories and the need for reform now. A small group including several students and CAUSA's Executive Director Francisco Lopez delivered a copy of HR4321 up to Congressman Wu's office. The Congressman will announce his decision on whether or not he will support the legislation this Friday.
Shortly after delivering their request to Congressman Wu, immigration reform supporters marched to Senator Merkley's office. There, they were met by Mary Beth Healy, Deputy State Director for Senator Merkley's office. She told the group that the Senator has always been supportive of comprehensive immigration reform and would take their request under serious consideration.
Currently, Congressman Earl Blumenauer is the only U.S. Representative from Oregon that has co-signed on to HR4321. Last week, supporters of Immigration Reform delivered a message of thanks to the Congressman during a press conference and rally outside his office. While there, he came out and spoke briefly reiterating his support for the legislation, the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the work needed to achieve it this year.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR-ASAP) (HR 4321) is the first piece of legislation introduced in Congress since 2007. Introduced on December 15th by Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez with over 92 co-sponsors from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Black Caucus, Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Progressive Caucus, the bill will:
CAUSA, their members and students from Portland State University will visit Senator Wyden's office next week on Friday (January 22nd) at noon. They will call on Oregon's Senior Senator to urge Senator Schumer to introduce legislation that mirrors the house bill and call for passage of the DREAM Act. For more information on the campaign and upcoming actions, please contact Francisco Lopez at 503.269.5694 or visit www.causaoregon.orgCreate millions of new taxpayers by requiring undocumented immigrants to register, go through background checks, pay taxes, and study English on their way to becoming full U.S. citizens Protect workers and help with economic recovery Keep families together Protect the due process rights of all
CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, is a member of the Reform Immigration FOR America coalition and is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. For more information, visit www.causaoregon.org.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: The Reform Immigration FOR America campaign is a coalition of more than 600 faith, labor, business, progressive, and immigration reform groups that have joined together to get comprehensive immigration reform passed. For more information please visit www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org or www.reformamigratoriaproamerica.org
