September 19, 2011 – 5:53 am
All current deportation cases to be reviewed
For the past few months, you’ve called and petitioned the White House and the Department of Homeland Security asking for them to show some courage and protect our immigrant communities. Our demands have been heard and the Administration has taken a step in the right direction to fixing our [...]
August 10, 2011 – 9:13 pm
A couple months ago, JFON hosted Ruth Leitman, the director of Tony and Janina’s American Wedding. Her documentary film was shown in Grand Rapids and Holland. The film was well received, but attendees left with a heavy heart. New developments in the case bring good news and a happy reunion!
By Jack Lessenberry
Over the past year, you’ve probably heard of the controversy in Arizona, where the legislature last year passed a tough law designed to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. This was followed by similar laws in other states, including Utah, Alabama, and closer to home, Indiana. Court battles are now going on over [...]
Every year, the United States welcomes refugees who have fled their homelands due to the fear of persecution, terror, violence and even death. However, once refugees reach our shores, too often the U.S. does not have the sufficient resources and capacity to help them find employment and fully integrate into their new communities. The current [...]
On July 23rd JFON and Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) will host another refugee adjustment clinic for former Bethany Christian Services and Lutheran Social Services refugee clients. We need pro-bono attorneys, law students, and trained volunteers to complete USCIS forms to adjust status from refugee to legal permanent resident. This collaboration is held on a [...]
Grand Rapids, MI (June 28, 2011) – At the annual meeting of the West Michigan Conference the United Methodist Church held earlier this month, Justice for Our Neighbors – West Michigan (JFON-WM) was awarded the Peacemaker of the Year Award. The award is presented annually by Conference Board of Church and Society (BCS) to [...]
A group formed to support immigrant families which formerly met at Olivet Church has changed meeting time and location to:
1100 Granville AVE SW- at THE COOK LIBRARY
Dates: 3rd TUESDAY of the month
Time: 5-7 pm
The group is open to both men and women who are experiencing loss of a spouse or other family member separated by [...]
In Illinois 78% of those detained through “Secure Communities” are noncriminal immigrants.
Today, ICIRR joined with Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Chicago Mayoral candidates, and elected officials to urge Obama to stop indiscriminate immigration enforcement policies and to call for solutions at the local and federal level
To read more: http://icirr.org/en/one-nation-one-dream/dangerous-reality-behind-secure-communities-illinois/5216
Press Release from Alliance for Immigrant Rights & Reform:
Detroit – On Thursday morning at the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual public policy breakfast at the Detroit Athletic Club, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder fielded questions regarding proposed anti-immigrant legislation in Michigan.
After a speech which highlighted the contributions of Hispanic and Latino businesses to Michigan’s economy [...]
Today in El Paso, TX, President Obama announced his intent to fix the broken immigration system and develop a path to citizenship. He emphatically supported the DREAM Act and other laws that keeps families together rather than tearing them apart. He also called for civil discussion of this issue to make it possible to enforce [...]
