What happens to the Nameless?
The question of immigration holds within it an underworld of turbulent truths that are destabilizing the ideals of liberty, fraternity and equality that govern nations. Cloaked beneath her nation’s laws, the citizen has rights to its promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But for the immigrant, those unrecognized by the state, the rights to these promises are fought for through improvisation – as they negotiate through informal sectors of the economy, carving out livelihoods in abject situations.
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Mission Local did an article about the African Advocacy Network in January.
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January 15, 2010
Hon. Janet NapolitanoSecretary, Department of Homeland Security
3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20528
Dear Secretary Napolitano:
We are writing you to endorse the call by the Haitian Community in the US, Immigration Lawyer Associations, community and trade unions, and the people of the United States who watch the tragedy in Haiti unfold to support the designation of Haiti for a Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
According to sources, since January 2009 more than 30,000 Haitians have received deportation orders. We ask that you suspend Haitian deportation orders, halt the arrests of these deportees and grant TP to Haitians in the United States. We believe that Haitians fall under the category of policy authorizing the Homeland Security Department to grant protected status to those who cannot safely return to their country because of armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.
Our organization, San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN) is a collaboration of fourteen (14) community based organizations serving immigrant families in the San Francisco Bay Area and representing a diverse range of ethnic groups. We promote collaborative efforts in all aspects of immigration law and advocacy.
Please fulfill President Barack Obama’s pledge of full support for the Haitian people during these extraordinary and tragic circumstances. Establishing Temporary Protected Status for Haiti is a necessary step to help provide assistance to the Haitian people in the midst of this tragic earthquake. It would also be consistent with previous U.S. decisions to establish Temporary Protected Status for our Central American and Carribean neighbors who have suffered through similarly serious natural disasters. Haitian-Americans have historically and consistently contributed to this country’s economy and well being, and if afforded the opportunity for Temporary Protected Status in the United States, will work to support their families for a period of time beyond the immediate tragedy.
We ask that you act immediately and designate Haiti for TPS. Thank you for your consideration and support for the Haitian people.
San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network
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San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network
Media Release for:
Friday, December 18, 2009
Event Address:
Mission High School
3750 18th St (between Dolores and Church Sts)
Schedule:
5:00pm Interfaith Vigil
5:30pm Elected Officials available for interview
6:00pm Townhall begins
On Migrants' Day, Hundreds Issue Urgent Call to Pelosi: Champion Compassionate Immigration Reform
Testimonies Highlight Human Costs of a Broken Immigration System for Workers and Families
At Packed Townhall, Advocates Offer Sensible Solutions To Move the Country Forward
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on International Migrant's Day, Friday, December 18, 2009
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Interfaith Prayer Vigil at 5:00pm
at Mission High School - 3750 18th St., San Francisco
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Please Join Us for:
Dolores Street Community Services annual
Open Palm Awards
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6PM - 10PM
The Blue Macaw - 2565 Mission St. (Mission and 22nd)
Buy Tickets at www.dscs.org, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network mourns the tragic loss of lives in Binghamton, New York today. As a Network that represents and provides services to Latino, Asian, African, and Arab immigrants in the Bay Area, we remain committed to working across all racial and ethnic communities to ensure that immigrants are educated about their rights and have access to legal services.
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http://missionlocal.org/2009/03/ice-101/
By STEVE SALDIVAR
On a recent Thursday evening, a new type of army began assembling in a nondescript Steuart Street conference room. The 24 men and women—most dressed in business attire—were to be part of a quick reaction force.
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By NINA BERNSTEIN, NY TIMES
The raids on homes around the country were billed as carefully planned hunts for dangerous immigrant fugitives, and given catchy names like Operation Return to Sender.
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