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Challenging DAPA and reformist politics: a workshop and discussion

On March 2, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

Moratorium on Deportations Campaign recently held a workshop on immigration reform, border militarization and Obama’s “executive action” on immigration, unpacking some of the ways the Immigrant Rights lobby functions to repress efforts at autonomous self-organization, to disarm and coopt struggles against borders, deportation and detention.  It was also an attempt to recenter the conversation, insisting […]

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Deferred (In)Action: Where’s the solidarity with indigenous people facing militarization?

On November 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

 – reposted from the O’odham Solidarity Across Borders blog

To all those unaware of the fine print of Obama’s immigration plan:

First and foremost, it will direct more resources to border security. Meaning…further militarization of Indigenous communities who are divided by the so-called border, such as my home community of the Tohono O’odham […]

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National Poop Month Against Sell-Out NGO’s: June 2014

On June 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

Moratorium on Deportations Campaign launch a month of actions to expose the ways that reformist NGO’s who have hijacked the migrant rights movement instal themselves as its leaders — all the while invested in expanding the conditions of deportability and illegalization of migrants, and the assault on indigenous nations under the guise of “border […]

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What happened on May Day? ¿Que fue lo que paso en la Marcha 1ro de Mayo?

On May 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

Confronting NGO’s and police repression:
Thursday, May 8, 6-8 PM
The Mission, 3442 W 26th St. Chicago IL

(Español Abajo)
Hear testimony about the ways SEIU and ICIRR coopted Mayday and then used marshals and police repression against autonomous groups. Kettling, harassment, bullying and police collaboration resulted in […]

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Zé Garcia – Speech: Desirable Undesirables

On February 22, 2014 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

“Of all the specific liberties which may come into our minds when we hear the word ‘freedom’, freedom of movement is historically the oldest and also the most elementary. Being able to depart for where we will […]

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Statement: The Immigration Reform Movement is a Scam

On October 8, 2013 · 6 Comments · In Uncategorized

For Immediate Release
October 8, 2013

Statement from Moratorium On Deportations Campaign in response to the current mobilizations in support of the so-called “immigration reform.”

The Immigration Reform Movement is a Scam: How our Communities are Manipulated to promote Anti-Immigrant Legislation

On October 5, Mayor Rahm Emanuel paraded with […]

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Workshop/Taller: Roger’s Park

On September 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

We held a workshop together with Communities United Against Foreclosures and Evictions (CUAFE). Please see here for a story about this workshop in La Raza newspaper, or see below.

Educan sobre “lo no dicho” en la reforma migratoria

Por:BELHÚ SANABRIA / La Raza PUBLICADO: Sep, 22, 2013 12:01 am EST

Mientras se espera […]

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Forum: Ni Vencidos, Ni Vendidos

On August 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

Ni Vencidos, Ni Vendidos:  Race, Border Walls and the Politics of  Not Selling Out
September 7, 10:30 AM-5:00 PM at Northeastern Illinois University 

A forum about grassroots struggles to confront criminalization and resist borders without buying into the politics of “worthy” vs “unworthy” people, “good immigrants” vs “criminals”  and so on. This forum brings […]

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Concert on September 6: Rise Up-Tear Down!

On August 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

Sep 6, 8PM-12 midnight – Chitown Futbol, 2255 S Throop
* this is an accessible venue*

A Celebration and Benefit for Hunger Strike for Health/LUCHANDO POR LA VIDA – sliding scale, $5-$10 donation at the door, no one turned away

Join us to connect and celebrate local struggles for a world with no borders, […]

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Taller Informativo, Julio 27 @5PM

On July 20, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Actions

Taller informativo ¿Qué onda con eso de la Reforma Migratoria?
La Pastoral Migratoria de la Parroquia de St.Jerome los invita a un taller de información sobre lo mas reciente de inmigración.

Sabado, Julio 27, 5PM
St. Jerome Parish
1709 W. Lunt Ave.
Chicago, Il. 60626
En el Party Center
[…]

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¿Qué onda con eso de la Reforma Migratoria? 21 de Julio

On July 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

[English below]
Taller sobre la propuesta de ley del senado SB744 y últimos detalles acerca de la Reforma

Domingo, 21 de Julio
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
3442 W. 26th St, Chicago

Mitos, Mentiras, y Verdad sobre la Reforma Migratoria
Te invitamos a este taller donde puedes hacer preguntas como:
• […]

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War Zone at the Border: Not in Our Name!

On June 27, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Uncategorized

Statement on S.744 Border Enforcement

When Senate Bill S744 passed the Senate Judiciary committee, it already represented a grotesque level of border militarization. With a price tag of 6.6 billion dollars, adding 3,500 new troops and with a stated goal of total surveillance of the Southern border, the bill was already characterized by DHS Secretary […]

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Bullshit Organization of the Year Award

On June 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

Congratulations!!! Migrant Justice Activists deliver a special, custom-made giant poop trophy to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) in recognition of their deceptive propaganda campaign in support of the senate “Immigration Reform Bill”.  This action draws attention to the fact that large and politically-connected NGO’s like ICIRR are promoting this bill […]

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Registro de Inmigrante Provisional:Registered Provisional Immigrant (RPI)

On June 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Educational Materials

Aga click aqui para ver, leer, e imprimir el folleto educativo acerca del estatus de Inmigrante Registrado Provisional. For English Material on RPI Click Here!

[English below]
El siguiente material educativo cubre lo de la sección de dar “papeles” a la gente inmigrante indocumentada. Esta sección cubre el […]

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Tarjeta Azul: Programa para Trabajadores Agrícolas

On June 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Educational Materials

Aga click aqui: Para leer y obtener el volante informative acerca del estatus de “Tarjeta Azul”

S. 744 Título II-Visas de Inmigrante Subtítulo B- Programa para Trabajadores Agrícolas
SEC. 2211-2215 Estatus de “Tarjeta Azul”

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Agricultural Workers Program

On June 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Educational Materials

Blue Card Status and Non-Immigrant Agricultural Visa Program
One of the provisions in the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act is to establish an Agricultural Worker Program that includes both undocumented agricultural workers currently residing in the US as well as a temporary guest worker program for agricultural workers not residing in […]

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War Zone at the Border: Not in Our Name!

On June 22, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized

Statement on S.744 Border Enforcement

When Senate Bill S.744 passed the Senate Judiciary committee, it already represented a grotesque level of border militarization. With a price tag of 6.6 billion dollars, adding 3,5000 new troops and with a stated goal of total surveillance of the Southern border, the bill was already characterized by DHS Secretary […]

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June 23, Taller:La Reforma Migratoria Immigration Reform Info-Session

On June 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Actions

[English below]
La “Reforma Migratoria”: Taller Informativo y Discusion Comunitaria.
Mitos, Mentiras, y Realidad sobre la Reforma Migratoria.
(aga click aqui para volante grande  /  aga click aqui para volante chico)

¿Cuando?: Domingo, Junio 23 a la 1:00pm
¿Lugar?: Mision Latina, United Church of Christ. 1241 S. Oak […]

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Enforzamiento Policial:Interior Enforcement

On June 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Educational Materials

Aga click aqui para ver, leer, e imprimir el material educativo acerca de el enforzamiento y ejecucion de leyes dentro del país. For English Material Click Here!

El siguiente material educativo cubre lo de la sección del “enforzamiento y ejecución de leyes” dentro del país, Titulo 3 del proyecto de ley. […]

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Fondos Monetarios para Organizaciones:Funding for NGO

On June 9, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Educational Materials

Aga click aqui para ver, leer, e imprimir el material educativo acerca de los intereses de organizaciones no gubernamentales.

[English below]
El siguiente material educativo (disponible en ingles por el momento) cubre una de las secciones importantes del proyecto de ley de reforma migratoria. ¿Quienes son los que se beneficiaran […]

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