INTERFAITH IMMIGRATION
NETWORK
SHOW UP, SPEAK OUT
Show up and speak out for immigrant lives and immigrant rights.
Attend public rallies and vigils.
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Press conference/rally for Faith Leaders Statement on Immigration. Wednesday, April 16 at 10 am. 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, outside of Montview Blvd. Presbyterian/Temple Micah building.
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Weekly vigils at GEO Detention Center in support of Jeanette Vizguerra. Every Monday evening, 6 - 7 pm, 3130 N. Oakland St., Aurora.
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Interfaith Vigil: Standing With Immigrants. Monday, May 12, 6 - 7 pm, outside the GEO Detention Center, 3130 N. Oakland St., Aurora. A peaceful rally to stand up and speak out for immigrant lives and rights, sponsored by Interfaith Immigration Network, American Friends Service Committee and Ni1Mas.
Speak out on proposed legislation.
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Support SB25-276, a bill to prevent to prevent the violation of the civil rights of persons in Colorado based on immigration status. See https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkEUxgfPs/lxgaHo6yn-FJSJ84SbJ2KA/view?utm_content=DAGkEUxgfPs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h89c58e84ad#2Write to your legislators in support of the bill, using this link: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-your-legislators-and-governor-polis-to-stand-with-colorado-immigrant-families-support-sb25-276?source=direct_link&
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Tell your legislator to support of HB25-1147, the Municipal Fairness and Transparency Bill. Find out more here: https://www.coloradofreedomfund.org/hb25-1147 .
Contact your state and federal congresspeople.
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Contact your U.S. Representative here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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Contact your U.S. Senator here: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
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Contact your Colorado state Representative or Senator here: https://leg.colorado.gov/FindMyLegislator
Write to your local newspaper.
Here's how to submit a letter to the editor or a guest commentary to the Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2013/07/09/submission-guidelines-and-contact-information/
Join an advocacy organization.
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Immigrant Protection Teams are forming around Colorado, to advocate for immigrants, educate the wider community and stand with immigrants.For more information and to get involved, contact Dana Miller at pompomdana@gmail.com or Patty Lawless at patty.denver.ipt@gmail.com.
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Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition is a statewide coalition of immigrant, faith, labor, youth, community, business and ally organizations working to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees by making Colorado a more welcoming, immigrant-friendly state. Check out and join in their good work here: https://coloradoimmigrant.org/get-involved/take-action/
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Coloradans for Immigrant Rights/American Friends Service Committee organizes immigrants and allies to resist deportation, lift up positive narratives and advocate for policy change. Check out and join in their good work here: https://afsc.org/programs/colorado-immigrant-rights
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Together Colorado is an coalition of organizations of various faith traditions working together to transform public institutions and economic systems and establish equity for all Coloradans. To learn more about their immigration work and Immigration Committee, go here: https://www.togethercolorado.org/our-work/immigration/