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May 1 Vigil in Clayton for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out across the state this week for immigration reform. Not only did we have a great turnout but we also received tons of support from the community surrounding our vigils.

This movement cannot happen without your support so THANK YOU for coming out and standing up for immigrant families as we continue to work together for our communities. We know it’s coming but we want to make sure that all of our principles are respected and included in immigration reform.

It is up to us to ensure that Congress passes meaningful immigration reform that addresses our needs.

Save the date

June 30, 2012  =   2:00PM-3:00PM

World’s Fair Pavilion, Forest Park

5600 Clayton Ave, St Louis, MO

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If you haven’t seen the great coverage from St Louis, check this out: http://kplr11.com/2013/05/01/supporters-of-immigration-reform-protest-in-clayton/

CLAYTON, MO. (KTVI) – On Wednesday hundreds showed up in downtown Clayton to make their voices heard. Local faith leaders,… Read More ›

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IFCLA News Summary April 1-8

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Ecuador to Sell a Third of its Amazon Rainforest to Chinese Firms, Despite Protests of Indigenous Groups

MARCH 2013 ZAPATISTA NEWS SUMMARY http://compamanuel.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/zapatista-news-summary-march-2013/

The Latest from NACLA online

Drugs and Democracy Newsletter: Bolivia and Coca

Newsbriefs from IFCLA emails

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DAYS OF ACTION IN WASHINGTON DC – Ways to Act at Home

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1. Days of Action in DC To Shut Down the School of the Americas and to End U.S. Militarization

2. Anti-Militarization Statement your organization can sign before April 10   (text below)                http://org.salsalabs.com/o/727/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=13017

3.  CODEPINK vs. drones

4.  Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia Continue reading →

The Economic Effects of Granting Legal Status and Citizenship to Undocumented Immigrants

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Immigration reform rally

SOURCE: AP/Susan Walsh     A coalition of women’s groups, including the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and the National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights, participate in a rally supporting immigration reform, Monday, March 18, 2013, in Washington.

below:  The AP Stylebook Concedes in the use of “illegal immigrant”  Tell the New York Times to stop using the term “illegal immigrant” Sign The Petition   No human is illegal.

5 Things You Need to Know About the Immigration Agreement and the Fight To Stop Another “Guest Workers” Program

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WNU #1170: Panamanian Anti-Dam Activist Murdered

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Weekly News Update on the Americas Issue #1170, March 31, 2013

1. Panama: Ngöbe-Buglé Murdered After Anti-Dam Protest
2. Mexico: 22 Injured in Oaxaca Wind Farm Protest
3. Chile: Students Resume Marches for Education Reform
4. Haiti: Haïti Progrès Editor Honorat Gunned Down
5. Links to alternative sources on: Latin America, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Haiti, US/immigration Continue reading →

Immigration–Abuse by US Customsand Border Protection

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National Wave of Complaints Highlights Rampant Abuse by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Dire Need for Reform

March 13, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Over the past week, an alliance of immigration groups, private attorneys and a law school clinic joined forces in filing complaints targeting abuses by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) across the country. Ten damages cases have been filed alleging unlawful CBP conduct in northern and southern border states. These cases are the latest illustrations of an ongoing pattern of rampant misconduct against both immigrants and U.S. citizens in these states.

This effort, which was coordinated by the American Immigration Council, the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties, highlights CBP agents’ unlawful use of their enforcement authority. Border Patrol agents routinely exceed their statutory mandate by conducting enforcement activities outside border regions, making racially motivated arrests, employing derogatory and coercive interrogation tactics, and imprisoning arrestees under inhumane conditions. The cases include claims for unlawful search and seizure, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, and battery. Continue reading →

Weekly Headlines: March 2nd through March 8th

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  • Venezuela: Indigenous Leader Assassinated 
  • Colombian Unionist Maribel Oviedo Set Free Without Charges! 
  • Not responsible for killing at Guatemalan mine, HudBay says
  • As Venezuela Mourns Chavez, Opposition Questions Constitutional Order 
  • Employer retaliation against immigrants decried 
  • UK firm fined over illegal waste exported to Brazil
  • Argentina court convicts ex-President Menem over arms 

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LET’S STOP MAKING MIGRATION A CRIME

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By David Bacon Truth-Out oped, February 15, 2013                                                       http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/14569-lets-stop-making-migration-a-crime

We need an immigration policy based on human, civil and labor rights, which looks at the reasons why people come to the U.S., and how we can end the criminalization of their status and work.  While proposals from Congress and the administration have started the debate over the need for change in our immigration policy, they are not only too limited and ignore the global nature of migration, but they will actually make the problem of criminalization much worse.  We need a better alternative. Continue reading →

Have you registered for Immigration Advocacy Day? Do it today!

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Click Here to Register for Immigration Advocacy Day!

IFCLA IS JOINING MIRA IN JEFFERSON CITY: call us to form a carpool 314-721-2977

The whole country is buzzing about the immigration.  Lawmakers, pundits, and people on Facebook all have an opinion about what our immigrant communities need.   And now, more than ever, they need to hear from YOU!

Join us for Immigration Advocacy Day March 6!

This is your chance to meet with lawmakers face-to-face to discuss what’s important to immigrants in your community.  Click here to register!

Never been to the Capitol before?  No problem!  We will teach you how to get a meeting with legislators, how to talk about our legislation, and provide you with all the materials you need.  Carpools will be organized from different parts of the state.  If you’re interested, indicate on your registration.

Annual Immigration Advocacy Day

When: Wednesday, March 6

9:00am-3:00pm

Where: 301 W High Street, Room 493

Jefferson City, MO

Our group will be gathering in the morning first at the Truman State Office Building across the street from the Capitol. From there, we will walk across the street for the rest of the day.

Register today!

Call 314-669-1288 or email vanessa@mira-mo.org with any questions.