Immigration
Department of Homeland Security implementation memos
February 21, 2017
Latest implementation memos from the Department of Homeland Security on the executive orders on immigration and homeland security.
Resources
February 21, 2017
As ICE detentions and deportations ramp up, more and more community members and organizations are creating sanctuary spaces and rapid response groups. The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition has a phone line to report immigration/ICE raids in the Portland area. If you are witnessing a raid you can call 1-888-622-1510 to get help defending the rights of those being targeted and referrals to services.
The Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice has a volunteer gathering every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal, Parish Hall, 1704 NE 43rd Ave. They also have a website of upcoming events and actions.
Jobs With Justice has sign ups for their solidarity squad. Members commit to receive training on immigrant and worker rights and rapid response, participate in "Know Your Rights" outreach, and attend demonstrations to support working people and families.
The ACLU has information about immigrant rights and detention on their website.
Street Roots interview with ACLU Oregon Executive Director David Rogers
February 09, 2017
How the ACLU is going to defend immigrants in Oregon
Immigration ban and senate responses
January 29, 2017
Trumps latest executive order on immigration has a direct impact on students and families in PPS. You can access which congress person has supported or opposed or remained silent on Trumps ban here and here.