January 23, 2012 – 9:57 pm
Local GR Press printed an AP story which used both “Illegals” and “kicked loose” in the short title. I like this one better. Unfortunately, once you get beyond the title the message is the same.
Jan 19, 2012 - Walter Ewing, American Immigration Council
This month, the U.S. Border Patrol is set to end the practice of [...]
January 9, 2012 – 9:05 pm
Relief for Applicants Subject to 3 and 10 Year Bars
January 6, 2012
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposal <http://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=jB3QdSEhV69fwyzq6×74E4NJTzvb6iwb> to streamline the application process for the spouses and children of U.S. citizens currently eligible for legal permanent resident status, minimizing the amount of time that applicants would have to [...]
January 5, 2012 – 8:29 am
AIR Op Ed Dec 2011
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder moved boldly last week when he announced a series of immigration proposals that would help stimulate Michigan’s economy. The proposals would attract highly talented international students and workers, as well as investors. The potent mix of talent and investment would jump-start the state’s high-tech economy and create more jobs for [...]
January 3, 2012 – 12:59 pm
The West Michigan Conference was chosen by the UMC General Board of Church and society as 1 of the 7 national pilot Immigrant Welcoming Congregations programs.
The IWC Program is based on a successful model developed and successfully completed with a group of downtown Chicago congregations last year. Our goal with the 1-year journey [...]
November 28, 2011 – 1:22 pm
JFON has been registered as a Donor Choice Agency of Heart of West Michigan since 2008 and can accept donations through the this program. This is particularly timely as United Way pledges are being collected in the fall. Donors can elect to choose Justice for Our Neighbors to receive their funds
Please consider JFON when [...]
November 28, 2011 – 12:21 pm
Co-sponsor on Michigan Anti-Immigrant Legislation Swayed by Consituents
On Nov. 17th , MOP leaders in Sturgis held an awesome action, packing out the local Catholic Church to challenge their State Rep. Matt Lori who co-sponsored the MI version of the AZ anti-immigrant bill. Over 300 people turned out, and Rep. Lori committed to vote AGAINST this [...]
October 28, 2011 – 6:11 am
The Event:
This December, climbing partners Allen Zeitlin and JFON Volunteer Charles Hamel will attempt a free climb of the second-longest sport climb in N. America to raise funds for medical research in Post Tramautic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The Team:
Allen, an avid climber, is a Gulf War II veteran and a medical student at Michigan State University’s College of [...]
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 [...]
