This past Thanksgiving week, the Thompson’s petition to adjust status requested by their daughter got approved. This is A HUGE WIN on their path to freedom and a welcomed source of encouragement for their many supporters who have worked and prayed for months on end. As Clive shared, this advancement “makes us feel joyful that …
[cmsms_row data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_overlay_opacity=”50″ data_color_overlay=”#000000″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_color=”#ffffff” data_color=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_heading type=”h1″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” text_align=”default” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Supporting Carmela and Suyapa’s Fight[/cmsms_heading][/cmsms_column][/cmsms_row][cmsms_row data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_overlay_opacity=”50″ data_color_overlay=”#000000″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_color=”#ffffff” data_color=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text animation_delay=”0″] The Apolonio Hernandez and Reyes families had taken the hard, …
[cmsms_button button_link=”https://drivingpaforward.org/” button_target=”self” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”100″ button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]Website: Driving PA Forward[/cmsms_button] The Driving PA Forward Coalition is systematically holding face-to-face meetings with prospective co-sponsors, as well as conducting education, advocacy, and voter mobilization campaigns in communities across the state. To win in our state, the campaign will need to build a strong coalition of …
Driving PA Forward Coalition: updates & strategy Read More »
My name is Grace Fay Cooper. I was born in Sacramento California and since 2014, I have lived in Philadelphia with my husband, Noé and our dog, Camila. We are happy to be establishing our life together here and to be included in Philadelphia’s unique and welcoming community. I began volunteering with New Sanctuary Movement …
[cmsms_text animation_delay=”0″] I am Christina. I am from Indonesia. I am a part of the community of Saint Thomas Church. I was asked to become a part of the Promotoras I think because of my boyfriend’s immigration case and how much I have learned by communicating and supporting him. I also think I was invited …
Our campaign decisions, including what to work on and strategy, come from our affected immigrant members. On July 10, 2016, immigrant leaders came together at member congregation in Philadelphia Praise Center for a retreat to determine vision, strategy, and tactics for the Live Stop campaign. The retreat was held in English, Spanish, and Indonesian. In an …
We are happy to have worked with the Sheller Center for Social Justice at the Temple University Beasley School of Law on a report about this devastating law entitled “Live Stop: A Law of Unintended Consequences.” As a result of months of legal research, the Sheller Center’s research clearly demonstrates that the Philadelphia Police Department …
Legal Report on Live Stop from Sheller Center at Temple Law Read More »
On December 5, 2015, as NSM leaders were traveling to attend a townhall meeting with Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia police stopped NSM leaders Estela and her husband Mario and towed their car through the Live Stop program. The police left the family, including three young children, on the side of the road at night, …
NSM leader’s car towed through Live Stop, Mayor Kenney helps get it back Read More »
Eleven Philadelphia City Councilmembers, led by Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez, signed a public letter in support of Angela’s campaign. We thank them for their leadership and add this important support to the on-going list of Angela supporters!