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Tired of Living in the Shadows, Undocumented Immigrants Take to the Road
August 02, 2012
Tired of government inaction and what they call “political football” in immigration reform, a busload of undocumented immigrants are risking arrest and deportation to push for change.
About 30 undocumented immigrants and their supporters boarded what they've dubbed the "Undocubus" Wednesday and rolled out of Phoenix, widely regarded as a battleground for immigrant rights. The Undocubus will pull into the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina in September.
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Boulder sheriff, immigration activists agree: Repeal SB 90
August 02, 2012
A group of immigration activists who protested at the state Capitol this week and Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle have something in common.They both want Colorado’s version of Arizona’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants overturned.
SB 90, passed by the state legislature in 2006, requires police officers to report suspected undocumented foreigners who are arrested on a criminal offense to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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In Depth in Denver
August 02, 2012
Wednesday August 1st of 2012 was our second and last day of activities in Denver Colorado, starting off with a delicious breakfast provided by local members of the Unitarian Universalists church, then we headed to El Centro Humanitario were we met with community members and local organizers to have a workshop where we shared our stories in depth, also talked about strategies and future actions to be taken.
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Farewells and Full Moons
August 01, 2012
In the magic hour, under the light of a full moon it was a long good bye in Phoenix Arizona for a group setting off to defy unjust laws in order to dignify them.The scene was frenetic. A group hunched over a generator, trying out the 5th theory of how to kick start some a/c. The flowing finishing touches of clear coat paint, a labor of love created by many different people. Bags being packed, like a crowded freeway when everyone’s trying to get home.
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Response to NYT Room for Debate
August 01, 2012
On August 1st, the New York Times published a debate "Is getting on the 'Undocubus' a good idea? Should illegal immigrants to the United States be encouraged to come out about their status?"
Below is our response:
As undocumented immigrants we face risks every day. We wake up every morning wondering whether their loved ones will return home. While many of us pay taxes, we don’t have access to work, education or healthcare. We have few effective avenues to participate in the democratic process and the creation of the laws that frame our lives.
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Sin Miedo en Denver - Univision
August 01, 2012
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Fotos: Intercambio en Denver
August 01, 2012
On the second and last day in Denver Co, the first delegation of the Journey for Justice met with community members and local organizers at El Centro Humanitario in Denver Co, to share stories and talk about strategies for future organizing and action, the topics in this workshop where (Women and Families), (LGBT Rights), (Labor), (Students and Youth) and (Barrio Defense Committee in Depth)
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Photos: Rally at the Colorado Capitol
August 01, 2012
This was a press conference where various community members and local organizations shared their stories and sent a call out to the migrant community across the nation. Photos should be accredited to Fernando Lopez, No Papers No Fear photographer.
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Coming Out at Colorado's Capitol
August 01, 2012
Tuesday July 31st of 2012 was our first day of activities in Denver Colorado, starting off early in the morning with a warm breakfast lovely made by some of the local members of the Unitarian Universalist Church, followed by a quick workshop presented by local community organizers, who explained the severity of a local anti-migrant law called SB 90, that has been around for about 6 years, this law works in the same fashion than section 2B of Arizona’s law SB 1070 which was approved by the supreme court.
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UndocuBus: el autobús de los indocumentados "sin miedo"
August 01, 2012
Son una treintena de indocumentados latinos que decidieron salir a la ruta para protestar contra las leyes antiinmigración y reclamar por la falta de acción del gobierno del presidente Barack Obama para conseguir la postergada reforma migratoria integral.
No se trata de un viaje cualquiera: a diferencia de los llamados Dreamers -el movimiento de estudiantes sin papeles que lleva adelante una militancia de alto perfil-, los adultos indocumentados se han movido hasta ahora "por fuera del radar", tratando de pasar desapercibidos frente a las autoridades estadounidenses para evitar el peligro siempre latente de la deportación."Sin papeles y sin miedo" es su eslogan, estampado en camisetas y pancartas que llevarán durante seis semanas a bordo del UndocuBus, como han bautizado a su vehículo.
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