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Monday, 30 August 2010 |
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For Immediate Release
August 30, 2010
Contact: Kat Rodriguez, Derechos Humanos: 520.770.1373
Jason Aragon, Pan Left Productions: 520-792-9171
Lynda Cruz, Migra Patrol-Copwatch: 520-344-3270
Tucson Grassroots Organizations Launch a Community-wide Campaign to Document Law Enforcement Abuse and Racial Profiling
Press Conference
Thursday, September 2, 2010
11:00 AM
631 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Tucson- Local grassroots organizations join together to launch a community-wide campaign to report collaboration between local and state law enforcement and the Border Patrol. Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Pan Left Productions, and Migra Patrol-Copwatch will announce the details of the Tucson campaign to document racial profiling and abuse.
The Yo Soy Testigo (I am a Witness) campaign includes a phone number (520-261-5890) where Tucson residents can call to report incidents of racial profiling, which will be immediately transmitted to Migra Patrol- Copwatch, which will send volunteers to the scene to document the situation. The effort is focusing specifically on instances where the local and state law enforcement officers are inquiring about immigration status and calling the Border Patrol.
In the wake of the recent ruling by a Phoenix judge to grant an injunction on portions of SB 1070, which prohibits the creation of a new crime and police enforcement of federal immigration law, the Yo Soy Testigo Campaign intends to show that the reality is that the Tucson and South Tucson police departments, Pima County Sheriff, DPS, and other local agencies have been implementing such programs for years.
"We must shed the light on the fact that people have been living in fear of deportation and it's only getting worse," says Jason Michael Aragόn of Migra Patrol-Copwatch. "We are committed to resisting these injustices, and invite the community to be part of this campaign to document the oppression of our families and neighborhoods."
The Yo Soy Testigo campaign is a joint effort to encourage the active participation of the Tucson and South Tucson communities in reporting incidents of racial profiling and abuse on the part of law enforcement. The phone line will be staffed by volunteers of Derechos Humanos, who will document the reports coming into the hotline and notify members of Pan Left and Migra Patrol-Copwatch, who will be dispatched to the scene with cameras.
"We must not allow these injustices to continue to fill us with fear and silence. It is imperative, for the well-being of our communities, that we stand up and denounce these violations of human and civil rights" said Pati Moreno of Derechos Humanos. "We will expose this discrimination and racism, and move our communities toward justice and peace."
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3 Days Left to Support Marlen |
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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 |
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Please spread the word about Marlen's situation!! For Immediate Release Contact: Rigo Padilla 773-614-9668 3 days left for Aspiring Teacher and Mother of Two, Marlen Moreno-Peralta
Supporters to Announce Next Steps and Where the Case Stands
Tucson, Arizona. On August 4th, Marlen Moreno and supporters will gather to announce where her case stands after an outpouring of community support that has drawn the attention of local and national media. Her supporters will also discuss the next steps they will be taking to ensure that Marlen will not be separated from her husband, her sons, and her dream of going to college and becoming a teacher. To this date, support to stop the deportation of Marlen Moreno has come from over 40 organizations nationwide and includes America's Voice, Coalicion de Derechos Humanos, No More Deaths, American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Council of La Raza, Center for Community Change and diverse organizations across the state of Arizona. WHEN: Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: El Tiradito Shrine 420 S Main Ave Tucson, Arizona WHO: Marlen Moreno, Arizona DREAMer facing deportation; Margo Cowan, Marlen's attorney; Tucson youth and community leaders. -END-
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ACT NOW!! to stop Marlen Moreno's Deportation this Sunday!! |
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 |
We ask that all friends and allies help spread the word about Marlen's situation-- please distribute widely!!
ACT NOW!! to stop Marlen Moreno's Deportation this Sunday!!
- Call Secretary Napolitano, and tell her to stop Marlen's deportation: 202-282-8495
- Call Assistant Secretary John Morton and tell him to stop Marlen's deportation: 202.732.3000
YOU SHOULD SAY: "I am calling to leave a message of support for Marlen Moreno who is being deported on August 8th. Marlen is eligible for the DREAM Act when it passes and should not be deported. I ask that Secretary Napolitano and/or Assistant Director Morton please step in to defer her deportation, she is an asset to this country. Thank you."
SIGN THE ON-LINE PETITION:
http://bit.ly/marlenpetition
Check out the FaceBook page:
http://bit.ly/marlenfb
Marlen's entire story is here:
http://bit.ly/marlenstory
Also, you can:
1. Call Rep. Grijalva (202-225-2435) and ask that he introduce a private bill on behalf of Marlen. Ask that he contact DHS and ICE immediately urging them to stop Marlen's deportation.
2. Call Rep. Gutierrez (202-225-8203) and ask that he also introduce a private bill on behalf of Marlen. Ask that he contact DHS and ICE immediately urging them to stop Marlen's deportation.
Script for speaking to member of Congress:
"Hi, my name is ____. I am calling about Marlen Moreno. She is a bright and talented DREAMer from Arizona . She is married to a legal resident and has two U.S. citizen children, but yet still faces an August 8th deportation. I am calling to ask that the representative step up to the plate and introduce a private bill for Marlen, in addition to directly contacting John Morton and Janet Napolitano, urging the both of them to immediately halt Marlen's deportation. Please do not allow for Marlen to be deported! Thank you."
BACKGROUND:
Marlen Moreno, 26-year old DREAMer is set to be deported on August 8th - this next Sunday!
Marlen is DREAM Act-eligible, is the mother of two US citizen sons and the wife of a Lawful Permanent Resident. Please follow the instructions below and act now to help keep Marlen in the United States . Please join us for a Press Conference tomorrow, 8/3, at noon at Southside Presbyterian Church to call on Secretary Napolitano to terminate Marlen's deportation proceedings.
Arizona- On Sunday, August 8th, less than a week from today, Marlen Moreno will no longer be in this country. She is a wife, married to a legal permanent resident, and a mother to two wonderful U.S. citizen children, Freddy Alan who is 3 and Leobardo, Jr. who is just 10-months old.
Marlen was brought to the United States when she was only thirteen years old. She has been living in Tucson, Arizona for over thirteen years and, like many DREAMers, considers this country her home. Since the start, her parents told her to value her education and, through hard work, she was the first person in her family to graduate from high school. Marlen aspires to become a pre-school teacher because she believes education is the key to success.
In 2008, as she slept with her 8-month old son in her hands, ICE showed up at her house to detain her. She would spend the next four months in jail and detention all because she needed to work to provide for her family. She now faces deportation from the only country she knows. Worst of all, she faces separation from her husband, a legal resident, and her two sons, both American citizens.
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Stop the August 8th Deportation of AZ DREAMer Marlen Moreno |
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 |
For Immediate Release
August 2, 2010
Contact: Derechos Humanos: 520.770.1373 | | |
Marlen Moreno, 26-year old DREAMer is set to be deported on August 8th - this next Sunday!
Marlen is DREAM Act-eligible, is the mother of two US citizen sons and the wife of a Lawful Permanent Resident. Please follow the instructions below and act now to help keep Marlen in the United States . Please join us for a Press Conference tomorrow, 8/3, at noon at Southside Presbyterian Church to call on Secretary Napolitano to terminate Marlen's deportation proceedings.
Please distribute this email widely.
Press Conference
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
12:00 noon
Southside Presbyterian Church
317 W. 23rd Street
Tucson AZ 85712
Arizona- On Sunday, August 8th, less than a week from today, Marlen Moreno will no longer be in this country. She is a wife, married to a legal permanent resident, and a mother to two wonderful U.S. citizen children, Freddy Alan who is 3 and Leobardo, Jr. who is just 10-months old.
Marlen was brought to the United States when she was only thirteen years old. She has been living in Tucson, Arizona for over thirteen years and, like many DREAMers, considers this country her home. Since the start, her parents told her to value her education and, through hard work, she was the first person in her family to graduate from high school. Marlen aspires to become a pre-school teacher because she believes education is the key to success.
In 2008, as she slept with her 8-month old son in her hands, ICE showed up at her house to detain her. She would spend the next four months in jail and detention all because she needed to work to provide for her family. She now faces deportation from the only country she knows. Worst of all, she faces separation from her husband, a legal resident, and her two sons, both American citizens.
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In addition to attending the Press Conference you can fill out the petition at: http://bit.ly/marlenpetition
Check out the FaceBook page at http://bit.ly/marlenfb
Her entire story is here: http://bit.ly/marlenstory
Also, you can:
1. Call Rep. Grijalva (202-225-2435) and ask that he introduce a private bill on behalf of Marlen. Ask that he contact DHS and ICE immediately urging them to stop Marlen's deportation.2. Call Rep. Gutierrez (202-225-8203) and ask that he also introduce a private bill on behalf of Marlen. Ask that he contact DHS and ICE immediately urging them to stop Marlen's deportation.Script for speaking to member of Congress:
"Hi, my name is ____. I am calling about Marlen Moreno. She is a bright and talented DREAMer from Arizona . She is married to a legal resident and has two U.S. citizen children, but yet still faces an August 8th deportation. I am calling to ask that the representative step up to the plate and introduce a private bill for Marlen, in addition to directly contacting John Morton and Janet Napolitano, urging the both of them to immediately halt Marlen's deportation. Please do not allow for Marlen to be deported! Thank you."
3. Call Janet Napolitano, Director of Department of Homeland Security, and leave comments of support for Marlen and also ask that DHS stop her deportation: 202-282-8495
**note this is an answering machine, once it is full it is out of commission for day. Fill it up now with Marlen calls.
4. Call Assistant Secretary to ICE, John Morton and leave a message urging him to take action and defer Marlen's deportation: 202.732.3000 **Note this is a live comment line, i.e. a human being will pick up and take your message.
Script for speaking with John Morton:
"I am calling to leave a message of support for Marlen Moreno who is being deported on August 8th. She is eligible for the DREAM Act when it passes and should not be deported. I ask that Director Morton please step in to defer her deportation, she is an asset to this country. Thank you."
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Ya Basta! Events Against SB 1070 this week |
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Monday, 26 July 2010 |
Please join us for this week's events and actions against the impending SB 1070.
All events are non-violent and family-friendly.
Tuesday, July 27th:
SIGN-MAKING PARTY AT ARMORY PARK! (1550 S. 5th Avenue) BRING MATERIALS! 6:00pm
Donations needed for the all-night vigil on July 28th and all-day presence at the State Building on July 29th:
- Food: burritos, tacos, sandwiches, pan dulce, chips(no Frito Lay!), nuts, fruit, cookies, dried fruit, water
- Candles: bring candles or battery powered lights to share or donate
- Put a light in your window for justice on the evening of July 28th to burn all night
- Call out to spoken word artists, musicians, and everyone wanting to share their talents
- There is need for a snare drum and 2 bass drums. If you have one or all of these that you are willing to share, please contact Frida at:
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Donations can be brought to the Derechos Humanos office (631 S. 6th Avenue) or to the State Building on the day of the event.
Resistiendo unid@s hasta el 29 de julio!Resisting together up to and all day July 29th!
The State Bldg. in on corner of Congress and Granada.
El Edificio Estatal esta en la esquina de Congress y Granada.
July 28 5:00pm:
Demonstration begins. Resistencia Unida at State Bldg. - YA BASTA!
July 28 7:30pm:
Sun down. Vigil begins. Candles begin to light. Bring your arte, candles and veladores for the all-night vigil!
July 28 9:00pm:
Musica! Energizing ourselves to maintain an all-night presence at the State bldg. Spoken word, beat box, poetry, songs shared TODA LA NOCHE!
July 29 5:30am:
Calpolli Teoxicalli Sunrise Ceremony/
Ceremonia al amanecer
July 29 7:00am
Interfaith service AT PRESIDIO PARK (City Hall)
July 29 8:00am
ALL OUT! Massive Convergence at State Bldg.!
REPUDIO a la SB1070!
July 29 4:00pm:
ALL WORKERS OUT! SEGUIMOS EN RESISTENCIA!
THE RESISTANCE CONTINUES!
We act on the principle that if a law is unjust, our duty is RESISTANCE!!
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Week of Action Against SB 1070 |
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Friday, 23 July 2010 |
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¡YA BASTA! Enough
Comunidades Uniéndose a La Resistencia! Communities Uniting to Resist!
Resistiendo unid@s hasta el 29 de julio!
Resisting together up to and all day July 29th!
July 28 5pm: Demonstration begins. Resistencia Unida at State Bldg. - YA BASTA!
July 28 7:30pm:Sun down. Vigil begins. Candles begin to light. BRING CANDLES!
July 28 10pm: Musica! Energizing ourselves to maintain an all-night presence at the State bldg. Spoken word, beat box, poetry, songs shared TODA LA NOCHE!
July 29 5:30am: Calpolli Teoxicalli Sunrise Ceremony/ Ceremonia al amanecer
July 29 7am Interfaith service AT PRESIDIO PARK (City Hall)
July 29 8am ALL OUT! Massive Convergence at State Bldg.! REPUDIO a la SB1070!
July 29 5pm: ALL WORKERS OUT! SEGUIMOS EN RESISTENCIA! THE RESISTANCE CONTINUES!
BRING YOUR ARTE, CANDLES AND VELADORAS FOR THE ALL NIGHT VIGIL!
The State Bldg. in on corner of Congress and Granada.
El Edificio Estatal esta en la esquina de Congress y Granada.
SIGN-MAKING PARTY ON JULY 27TH 6pm AT ARMORY PARK! BRING MATERIALS!
We act on the principle that if a law is unjust, our duty is RESISTANCE!!
For more information, please call 520-770-1373 |
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Make Some Noise Against SB 1070 |
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 |
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All out! Spread the word! |
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