Washington DC –During a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security today, Congressman Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) raised the issue of ICE’s actions in Detroit with the Deputy Director of ICE, Mr. Kumar Kibble.
Specifically referencing cases documented by the Alliance for Immigrants Rights, Representative Clarke stated, in [...]
Film and director to tour Michigan with Director
Tony and Janina are a Polish-American couple. They got married in Chicago. Tony was already a US citizen and Janina was undocumented. The movie documents her deportation and Tony’s attempts to bring her back to the US. This 83 min. film follows a Polish American family through the [...]
JFON marked 7 years of service since opening the West Michigan region. We’ve served over 900 clients from 60 nations. Highlights of the past year, client statistics, client stories and volunteer recognition can be found in this report:
jfonwm_2010-e-letter
March 30, 2011 – 10:36 am
Does immigration impact your clients? If you work in social services, church ministry, community groups, or the like, this opportunity will help give you a general understanding of the current immigration system. Topics of special interest, such as domestic violence, workplace raids, the deportation and detention will also be touched on.
Liz Balck, Regional Attorney for [...]
After the great success of last year’s inaugural event, Aquinas College, Calvin College and Grand Valley State University are pleased to announce the second annual Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival which will take place April 7-9 ant Celebration! Cinema River Town and Wealthy Theatre. Open to public and Wealthy Theatre venue is FREE!
When: April [...]
February 23, 2011 – 12:34 pm
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
February 23, 2011
On February 22, 2011, Rep. Dave Agema (R-Grandville) introduced HB 4305, the “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act” in the Michigan Legislature along with cosponsors Reps. Thomas Hooker, Peter Pettalia, Bob Genetski, Ray Franz, Matt Huuki, Marty Knollenberg, Joel Johnson, Anthony Forlini, Ben Glardon, Dale W. Zorn, Phillip [...]
February 22, 2011 – 10:47 am
On Staurday, February 12, JFON and Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) served 15 refugees (4 families) who needed to make application for permanent residency. These clients from Bhutan, Burma, Ehiopia, and Eriterea were resettled in West Michigan by Bethany Christian Services and Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Six (6) volunteers attorneys, four (4) law students and [...]
February 21, 2011 – 9:09 am
se separaró por leyes migratoria
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Se está formando un grupo en Olivet Church (1933 Buchannen). Se reunirán el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 12 pm. El grupo está abierto a hombres y mujeres que estan pasando por la pérdida de su esposo o otro miembro de la familia separados por las leyes de inmigración o [...]
January 26, 2011 – 7:35 pm
The City of Holland Human Relations Commission selected Justice for our Neighbors (JFON) for their 2010 Social Justice Award in Government and Community Relations on January 19th, 2011 in the city council chambers. This annual award was established to recognize persons and programs that have provided exemplary service with regard to equality for all in
the Holland Community. Four other [...]
December 13, 2010 – 1:09 pm
The DREAM Act is in the news. This bill has bi-partisan support and already passed the House. As the bill is discussed, many questions arise. This document might help answer those questions and put any fears to rest.
To learn more, visit this site: NILC
