We are very happy to report that Wayne County Sheriff Napoleon has issued the following Directive for his Department concerning Immigration Detainers. The Sheriff’s Department will no longer respond to such detainers without a judicial warrant…
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WASHINGTON—Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas and chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration has issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The executive order…
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WASHINGTON—President Donald J. Trump today issued executive orders to construct a wall at the U.S./Mexico border, to significantly increase immigrant detention and deportation, and to disregard the judgment of state and local law enforcement…
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President Donald J. Trump issued today an Executive Order addressing the U.S. refugee admissions program and migration to the United States, generally. The executive order virtually shuts down the refugee admissions program for 120 days, reduces…
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January 28th, 12:00 - 3:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1400 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
RSVP Here
Immigrant families are under more threat than ever. But communities are standing up and standing together to provide Sanctuary in the case…
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Via the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) - a worker-based human rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in the fields of social responsibility, human trafficking, and gender-based violence at work:
There’s…
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From the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
On September 22, 2016, Representatives Harvey Santana and Stephanie Chang introduced bills in the Michigan House of Representatives that would permit residents to apply for Michigan driver's licenses…
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On Thursday, June 2nd from 5:30-8 PM The Little Fleet in Traverse City hosts "Voices for a Voiceless Workforce" a benefit for the Justice Peace Advocacy Center featuring live music from SistaHood.
Funds raised will help us meet the emergency,…
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The Traverse City Ticker ran a nice feature on the Justice and Peace Advocacy Center before our May 12 benefit screening of Harvest at the State Theater. Harvest examines the plight of migrant child farmworkers by focusing on three youths as…
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Sheriff Napoleon: No ICE Detainers at Wayne County Jail
USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Responds to Trump Administration Sanctuary City Executive Order
Committee on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Administration’s Announcement to Build a Wall at U.S.-Mexico Border, Increase Detention and Deportation Forces
USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Executive Order Because It Harms Vulnerable Refugee and Immigrant Families
Training: Sanctuary for Immigrant Families
Wendy's Boycott in support of farm workers
Bills Introduced in Michigan House to Expand Driver's License Access
Voices for a Voiceless Workforce: A Benefit for JPAC
JPAC Benefit Screening of Harvest