INTERFAITH IMMIGRATION
NETWORK
SHOW UP, SPEAK OUT
Show up and speak out for immigrant lives and immigrant rights.
Sign the
"Declaration by People of Faith
in Support of the Lives and Rights of Immigrants"
on our Declaration webpage here:
Attend public rallies and vigils.
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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.
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/