Political Update
President Obama in his State of the Union address used under 40 words to briefly mention Comprehensive Immigration Reform. This is not an encouraging signal. During the next few weeks, it is critical for concerned citizens and immigration organizations to meet in order to discuss and strategize around this new political reality. Immigration Reform is going to be in jeopardy if the supporters of the bill stay silent. Here are some upcoming events and actions you should support to escalate the urgency level in New York and the country.
FEB 15-19TH: NY ROAD TRIP FOR OUR FUTURE: IMMIGRATION REFORM NOW
This is a major statewide action with plans to travel across New York State gaining followers and supporters at each stop. Travelers will be welcomed at each stop and Congressional Representatives will be used to support CIR in their district. The road trip will stop in Buffalo , Syracuse , Carmel , NYC and Bay Ridge (to name a few). JOIN US! Go to www.nyimmigrationreform.org or email fliu@thenyic.org for more information.
February 18, 2010, 11:30am: NYC Interfaith Convocation for Immigration Reform
The NYS Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform, in partnership with the New York Immigration Coalition, is organizing an Interfaith Convocation for Just, Humane and Comprehensive Immigration Reform on February 18, 2010. Religious leaders, elected officials, and community leaders will come together to raise the moral call for immigration reform to move forward this year. The event will take place at Riverside Church . To RSVP contact vargasw@ajc.org or (212) 891-1443.
MAJOR MOBILIZATION ON MARCH 22nd IN WASHINGTON DC
Churches United to Save and Heal (CUSH) along with every major Immigration Reform organization across the country will march on the Nation's Capitol on Monday, March 22nd. The goal of CUSH is to have over 100 churches from the New York city area to join this massive mobilization on Washington , DC . To have your church, civil group or organization join the cause, email CUSH at cush99@yahoo.com or call (718) 469-8900.
FAMILIES FOR FREEDOM FORUM ON DEPORTATION
Families For Freedom and Churches United to Save and Heal (CUSH) on Sunday, February 21st, 2010, 3pm-5pm in the Community Room at the New York Congregational Home, 123 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn – will join families facing deportation, community and religious leaders, and your local and national elected officials. FREE legal consultation will be provided by calling (646) 290-5551 or (718) 469-8900.
Next Steps
This is a critical time in the Immigration Reform Movement and there is a need for more grassroots leadership on immigration reform from within the different ethnic communities. If you are interested in organizing or have ongoing events, email Pastor Gilford Monrose at gmonrose@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
New York Immigration Reform Update & Calendar of Events
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