tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.comments2023-03-24T06:49:18.298-06:00Coloradans For Immigrant Rightsscott-http://www.blogger.com/profile/03405336372560229662noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-92100119932511844222012-01-30T23:50:20.874-07:002012-01-30T23:50:20.874-07:00This is my first time i visit here. I found so man...This is my first time i visit here. I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! keep up the good work<br /><a href="http://www.we24support.com/microsoft/ms-office-support.html" rel="nofollow">Ms office support</a><br /><a href="http://www.we24support.com/microsoft/ms-office-support.html" rel="nofollow">Microsoft office support</a><br /><a href="http://www.we24support.com/pc-optimization.html" rel="nofollow">Pc optimization</a>deepakw3chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477421952748242370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-50384813546279883102012-01-19T12:53:09.794-07:002012-01-19T12:53:09.794-07:00this was in the Denver Post:
There is certainly n...this was in the Denver Post: <br />There is certainly no question that the car accident that resulted in the death of two women and a child was a tragedy. But as a community, we must be careful to not compound the tragedy of that accident by pursuing rash anti-immigrant agendas that would only serve to divide us further. <br /><br />Many have demanded to know why Francis Hernandez was on the road at all. Because he had prior arrests and his immigration status was in question, people have asked why he was not kept in custody or placed in deportation proceedings. But in examining these questions, we need to recognize that both the immigration and criminal justice systems are broken. The immigration system is plagued by backlogs and our national debate is so toxic that it has become virtually impossible for many immigrants to achieve their dreams of becoming full partners in the U.S. community. And our criminal justice system is woefully ill-equipped to address the realities of poverty, mental health, and addiction that contribute to repeated arrests and crime rates. Therefore, focusing on one side of the coin distracts us from the totality of the issues at play. <br /><br />In addition, calls for police to expand their role as enforcers of our nation’s flawed immigration policy would actually exacerbate these problems, rather than prevent or quell crimes faced by our communities. Many local law enforcement agencies oppose collaboration with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) because it creates fear and mistrust and prevents the kinds of community-based policing that works. Recent high-profile raids that break up families, leaving children without their parents, have already ratcheted up fear levels among immigrants. Furthermore, racial profiling and police discrimination have contributed to mistrust of police by immigrant communities and other people of color. Fear and mistrust of the police only serve to thwart criminal investigations. In fact, because of the laws our state has passed, immigrants have more and more reasons to avoid all police contact. The solution is not to deport drivers who lack legal status for minor traffic violations, but to create sensible immigration reform. <br /><br />The federal government has repeatedly failed to pass fair and humane immigration legislation. Without the passage of comprehensive immigration reform, we are left with states, cities, and towns attempting to find ways to grapple with a broken immigration system. And when the state/local response is to target immigrant communities through legislation such as that passed in 2006, the undocumented population is then driven further into the shadows. <br /><br />The American Friends Service Committee believes that both our immigration and our criminal justice systems must be reformed to recognize the root causes of migration and the root causes of violence. Exploiting this heartbreaking incident by shifting the spotlight from the loss of these three people’s lives to the brokenness of our current immigrant system is playing a cruel political game that will not heal our community or fix either the immigration or criminal justice systems. We need to not be distracted by divisive politics and focus instead on making all of our communities safer and healthier. Until we do that, attempts to pass the blame around will only end in more tragedies.<br /><br />Jordan Garcia, Immigrant Ally Organizing Director<br />Gabriela Flora, Project Voice Regional Organizer<br />American Friends Service Committee<br /><br />The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker peace and justice organization and is a founding member of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition.<br />September 15, 2008Coloradans For Immigrant Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751134943540802769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-14453358283826205882011-12-27T11:37:30.875-07:002011-12-27T11:37:30.875-07:00Thanks, King, for your important comments on the e...Thanks, King, for your important comments on the ever expanding group of "the other" that is being dehumanized and then turned into corporate profits through incarceration. You are right on about the essential step of all targeted groups coming together to learn from and organize together. It is the 1% that benefits by keeping us all separate. -Gabriela Flora, AFSCG Florahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996368379556115463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-81748932722903834202011-12-21T10:45:12.367-07:002011-12-21T10:45:12.367-07:00Thanks for your post. The link between the tactics...Thanks for your post. The link between the tactics used in mainstream drug enforcement and immigration detention is critical.<br /><br />The tactics used, the rights violated and even the isolation of the targeted groups as "the other" are honed and increased in each succeeding "war:" on "crime ," "drugs," "terrorism," "immigration" and now "gangs." Who's next?<br /><br />I would add to your list of solutions and nexr steps, the need for all targeted groups to come together, organize together and demonstrate/agitate together in a "ninety-nine percent" way.King Downing, American Friends Service Committeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-70281206709992147462011-09-24T05:20:42.917-06:002011-09-24T05:20:42.917-06:00It's been really great going through your blog...It's been really great going through your blog post, very well informed and described. Great to read and know more about such kind of stuff.los angeles bail bondshttp://www.escapebail.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-10217626803496727312011-08-16T21:49:48.259-06:002011-08-16T21:49:48.259-06:00What part of ILLEGAL (meaning not legal or not law...What part of ILLEGAL (meaning not legal or not lawful) in illegal immigrant do you people not understand? She should not be ENTITLED to anything in the U.S., as she is not an american citizen. She had no RIGHTS as those are reserved for American citizens that are LEGALLY here in the country. Moreover she is a repeat criminal offender, First by entering the country ILLEGALLY the first time then being deported and returning once again ILLEGALLY, then driving without a license ILLEGALLY.(Did she have insurance?) She is a repeat criminal offender and a drain on the U.S. taxpayer that is here legally. How much has she paid in taxes since she has been here? (NONE= Tax evasion once again another criminal act) She has how many kids that were born here as a result of her criminal act of sneaking into the country repeatedly ILLEGALLY? Who pays for the social services i.e Food Stamps or welfare, WIC or any other government service funded by legal U.S. taxpayers that ARE here LEGALLY. What a joke! You come here illegally, burden our system, commit criminal or illegal offences, then have the nerve to believe we owe you something. How disgusting! You owe us money. If for some reason she is awarded some kind of monetary settlement out of this, it should be seized by the IRS for her tax evasion. Why should I or other taxpaying legal citizens have to pay for people like this? The short answer is we shouldnt! Our country is in debt. We dont have enough money for you too. The loopholes need to be shut down. and the ILLEGALS need to be sent packing!dj steffonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814633527742290351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-86071177759887684792011-04-26T09:52:31.653-06:002011-04-26T09:52:31.653-06:00http://apeacecarol.blogspot.com/2010/10/gratitide-...http://apeacecarol.blogspot.com/2010/10/gratitide-for-all-hues.htmlColoradans For Immigrant Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751134943540802769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-53978365532977402042011-01-07T12:14:41.709-07:002011-01-07T12:14:41.709-07:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-52334636007597699352010-12-19T06:41:45.790-07:002010-12-19T06:41:45.790-07:00My dream is that our immigration laws are respecte...My dream is that our immigration laws are respected.tude doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08544499060584171368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-50175294613615603862010-10-22T14:05:11.114-06:002010-10-22T14:05:11.114-06:00another response to the film is blogged here: http...another response to the film is blogged here: http://apeacecarol.blogspot.com/Jordan Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425291594040640362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-35395189532968124852010-07-13T13:57:34.801-06:002010-07-13T13:57:34.801-06:00This made me cry, it's so beautiful.This made me cry, it's so beautiful.Jordan Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425291594040640362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-87342103133272470362010-05-09T09:20:16.439-06:002010-05-09T09:20:16.439-06:00Great commentary!
WE - the people of the territory...Great commentary!<br />WE - the people of the territory of arizona thank you for all you are oding and together we will get human and fair immigration reform Si Se Puede!Annie Loyd - Voice of the Valley Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117599350527571101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-12672694756621286442010-04-20T21:58:14.914-06:002010-04-20T21:58:14.914-06:00there is nothing in this bill about race its about...there is nothing in this bill about race its about security. this bill is forced on Arizona because the federal government will not up hold it constitutional duty and secure the boarders. in fact it will not even enforce the laws on the books. so we in Arizona must take action to protect our self from the drug lord and terrorist that are coming across the boarder and destroying our state. So if the Feds will not enforce the law we are forced to do so our self.<br /><br />my advice to the 420,000 illegal’s in this state is leave know will the getting is good.free_us_citizenhttp://island-adv.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-86994252324536074022010-03-25T08:46:04.008-06:002010-03-25T08:46:04.008-06:00Thanks Gabriela for giving such a clear history of...Thanks Gabriela for giving such a clear history of both Monsenor Romero's life and of the amazing people in El Salvador who are insipred by him.Rose Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172356953103980779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-12246037202919935982010-03-23T22:39:47.672-06:002010-03-23T22:39:47.672-06:00The true estimate of foreign nationals in America ...The true estimate of foreign nationals in America is somewhere between 20 and 30 million? If AMNESTY is forced through the numbers will skyrocket, as countless numbers will be ready to bridge the border, just before President Obama signs the new reform. (with the females and kids this would amount to 40-50 million people) on welfare, in subsidized housing, food stamps, WIC, more teachers, covered by Medicaid and other payments. They will not be paying any taxes because of the EIC and Child Tax credits will reimburse them. The IRS does not follow up on this type of fraud? This is a cruel trick on every honest taxpayer is this first generation of newly legalized immigrants, could escalate with thousands bring in brothers, sisters, Mothers and Fathers. By the year 2040 the population of America could be unsustainable with limited resources, water shortages, highways crammed to capacity and a infrastructure that is falling apart.<br /><br />THOSE INTERESTED-THE HISTORY CHANNEL IS ONCE AGAIN TELEVISING "The Crumbling of America." This Friday observe the depreciating bridges, dams, levees and 50 year old underground system of sewage in some areas. Our Survival is in peril, but they do not enforce immigration laws. In fact Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has cut the budget for the Border Patrol and other enforcement tools in the SAVE ACT and REAL ID Act. Yet the Congress keeps appropriating money to fight foreign wars or aid other countries. There is much more to learn-not- the propaganda given to us by the business world Learn so much more by surfing the Internet or go to NUMBERSUSA. Read about the corruption from both political parties at JUDICIAL WATCH. Don't hesitate in calling your Senator or Representative at 202-224-3121 In addition Don't forget to give your State assembly a piece of your mind.<br /><br />Not copyrighted. TELL THE PEOPLE YOU KNOW--NO AMNESTY! It will entice Millions more to come for free government entitlements.Brittanicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971352404374602334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-89744598288974059832010-03-23T22:39:47.673-06:002010-03-23T22:39:47.673-06:00No Amnesty, No Comprehensive Immigration Reform (C...No Amnesty, No Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). They keep repeating the--SAME TIRED NUMBER--but the US border Patrol in just the Tuscon sector, expressed, "Only one out of ten is caught." The Tucson sector Border Patrol union local 2544 on the number of illegal aliens in our nation: "There are currently 15 to 20 million illegal aliens in this country by many estimates, but the real numbers could be much higher and the numbers increase every day because our borders are not secure (NO MATTER WHAT THE POLITICIANS TELL YOU-DON'T BELIEVE THEM FOR ONE SECOND) Said a Spokesman for the Border Patrol. "Our illegal immigration numbers are based on an estimated twenty million illegal aliens having been present in our nation as of -JANUARY 1, 2004."almost four million people crossed our borders illegally 2002" end of quote. Other experts on the subject agree that illegal crossings have only increased since then. Please don't believe my numbers? Go to the US Census Bureau and read we could have a population of 438 million people by 2040, unless we halt this travesty for good?<br /><br />Americans cannot afford 10 million more families. Foreign nationals are very knowledgeable at cheating the IRS and the US taxpayer. They can even get child credits for their children, either not in America or in some other country. Once those here receive appropriate green cards they can then sponsor immediate family member, including people with infirmities as long as they are financial sponsored. But this is a joke, because once here the law--IS NOT ENFORCED. They then become public charges. They can collect Supplementary Security income (SSI) and other benefits. The number can never be truly calculated? Even the US Census will be off the mark, because hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions will stay silent. Now the number of illegal immigrants who have no intention of renewing their entry visa, or have slipped past the Border Patrol (Canada and Mexico, South American countries and islands) must be deported.<br /><br />We need professional and highly skilled workers, but not desperate uneducated, non-or semi-skilled. We have millions of Americans and legal residents in that category. Guest workers for farms and agriculture, but they must stay in that job until their visa expires. No options!.Then go home? California the SANCTUARY STATE, ARIZONA & NEW YORK have been bled dry.Brittanicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971352404374602334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-56270183735468005892010-02-22T17:56:43.778-07:002010-02-22T17:56:43.778-07:00Rose,
This is beautiful, thank you so much for sh...Rose, <br />This is beautiful, thank you so much for sharing your words.<br />Love, jordan tColoradans For Immigrant Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751134943540802769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-43625298215379409032010-01-10T22:06:41.667-07:002010-01-10T22:06:41.667-07:00This is a great step forward in equality, freedom ...This is a great step forward in equality, freedom and opportunity. However, I might inform you that in a recent request for our family, the immigration officer conveniently at the last minute, decided to keep our son from immigrating saying that "we do not make enough money and he is likely to become a public charge." They denied his visa. Even though we make almost 3 times the poverty level and have good solid jobs, this option allows the immigration officer to keep our son from coming. In the future, of course, the immigration officer will not know, but since our request for immigration was before the passing of these laws, and since the immigration officer knows about our son's HIV, he can still disallow the visa. Very disheartening for his mother and I who are stuck here, while (now 19 year old son) is stuck in China.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669362002631049045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-7638121257837185572009-12-27T13:37:17.786-07:002009-12-27T13:37:17.786-07:00Happy new year.
nice link. I like it so much. this...Happy new year.<br />nice link. I like it so much. this link is very useful to every body. very nice posting<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">Bathmate</a>bathmatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828026417866333107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-14230863767415847982009-10-16T15:26:09.761-06:002009-10-16T15:26:09.761-06:00i shot this video of the 2009 youth organizing con...i shot this video of the 2009 youth organizing conference in ft collins. over 200 youth showed up and developed events for this fall in support of comprehensive immigration reform. word.spankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746597643578836848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-48228528623434172562009-07-14T21:55:37.222-06:002009-07-14T21:55:37.222-06:00The age-old pesky U.S.-Mexico border problem has t...The age-old pesky U.S.-Mexico border problem has taxed the resources of both countries, led to long lists of injustices, and appears to be heading only for worse troubles in the future. Guess what? The border problem can never be solved. Why? Because the border IS the problem! It's time for a paradigm change. <br /><br />Never fear, a satisfying, comprehensive solution is within reach: the Megamerge Dissolution Solution. Simply dissolve the border along with the failed Mexican government, and megamerge the two countries under U.S. law, with mass free 2-way migration eventually equalizing the development and opportunities permanently, with justice and without racism, and without threatening U.S. sovereignty or basic principles.<br /><br />Take time to read the groundbreaking article by clicking the url.TL Winslowhttp://tlwinslow.weebly.com/megamerge-the-dissolution-solution.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-50479532542246660102009-07-14T17:47:16.226-06:002009-07-14T17:47:16.226-06:00A (CFR) Council of foreign relations document call...A (CFR) Council of foreign relations document calls for creating a "North American preference" so that employers can recruit low-paid workers from anywhere in North America. No longer will illegal aliens have to be smuggled across the border; employers can openly recruit foreigners willing to work for a fraction of U.S. wages. So it's no wonder CFR is pushing for the Obama administration to almost immediately enact Immigration Reform. To understand what the CFR is up to the reader to--GOOGLE IT-- and you will uncover the the devious Bush agreement with Mexican President Vicente Fox, and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 23, 2005. The three adopted the "Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America" and assigned "working groups" to fill in the details. It is an ominous agenda to remove any restrictions on moving foreign labor between the 3 nations. Obviously is the start to rescind any laws relating to immigration enforcement, including a path to citizenship for the 13 to 20 plus million illegal workers and families already here--better known as BLANKET AMNESTY. Then millions more will try to settle in our country?<br /><br />We are continuously lied to about the numbers and costs for these unfortunates, that is a massive strain on Americans economy and the taxpayer who foots the bill. You can believe what our government states or you can surf the net, or search out The Heritage Foundation that has calculated the AMNESTY will cost $2.5 TRILLION dollars out of your pocket. My feelings are that the unceasing bombardment of public anger on our--PUBLIC SERVANTS--elected politicians, has caused them to re-think E-Verify. But obviously the Libertarian open border, free traders that is headed by US Chamber of Commerce has used their money and influence, so the comics in Washington dropped the NO-MATCH LETTER. In other words Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) informs thousands of employers via a "no-match" letter that certain employees’ names and corresponding Social Security numbers provided on Forms W-2 do not match SSA’s records. Which obviously uncovers illegal labor in the workplace.<br /><br />For many decades we have been subjected to higher taxes to educate the children of foreigners, approve free health care, wick, food stamps, low income housing and many more handouts, that are undisclosed. The left wing extremists, business elitists have used the courts, trying to undermine E-Verify. These entities however, intentionally failed to convey that by immediately going to the Social Security office, the discrepancies can be quickly corrected. Whereas illegal workers are not going to step foot into this federal building. Since the beginning of the Democratic reign of the leadership in Washington, have almost killed E-Verify, part of the Save Act, weakened the local police detainment (287(g) law, the Real ID Act. KEEP UP THE RIGOROUS BOMBARDMENT ON WASHINGTON SENATORS AND CONGRESSMAN 202-224-3121. Cannot emphasize the consequences for cheap labor, which will lead to irreversible--OVERPOPULATION. Find out the facts on the Internet, not what our government or newspapers dubiously feed us? Learn the truth also at NUMBERSUSA, CAPSWEB & AMERICANPATROL.Brittanicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971352404374602334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-39415936025960523742009-03-23T19:26:00.000-06:002009-03-23T19:26:00.000-06:00Sounds like a win-win situation for everyone.Sounds like a win-win situation for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-72025460141233712752009-03-18T09:19:00.001-06:002009-03-18T09:19:00.001-06:00I am so glad to see there are people out there awa...I am so glad to see there are people out there aware and concerned about the immigrants’ rights situation in detention centers...The problem is very real and needs more attention... There's a very interesting article that Human Rights Watch posted in its website about immigrant women's health in detention centers, you should check it out: <BR/>http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2009/03/17/misery-danger-hidden-and-unheardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461908114785436413.post-59343805771365409952009-03-18T09:19:00.000-06:002009-03-18T09:19:00.000-06:00I am so glad to see there are people out there awa...I am so glad to see there are people out there aware and concerned about the immigrants’ rights situation in detention centers...The problem is very real and needs more attention... There's a very interesting article that Human Rights Watch posted in its website about immigrant women's health in detention centers, you should check it out: <BR/>http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2009/03/17/misery-danger-hidden-and-unheardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com