[Video] JCUA Marches for Immigration Reform: May Day 2013
by Lauren Goldstein JCUA Intern, Advocacy and Community Organizing On Wednesday, May 1, JCUA joined thousands of families, individuals, activists, advocates, and organizations to march for just and compassionate immigration reform. It was a beautiful spring day (finally!) – perfect for coming together for social change. We arrived at Union Park at 2:30 to the […]
Monday, May 06, 2013 4:45:40 PM
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Postville Remembrance Day – May 10
POSTVILLE IMMIGRATION RAID - 5 YEARS LATER On Friday, May 10, 2013 a gathering commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Postville, Iowa immigration raid will take place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The purpose of the event is to remember the 389 persons who were arrested on May 12, 2008, to reconcile with those who contributed […]
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 3:45:42 PM
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[Action Alert – 5/3] Interfaith Vigil for Detained Immigrant Rights / Postville Remembrance Day
On May 3, 2013, the JCUA will participate in an interfaith vigil at the Broadview Detention Center. We will offer our support and prayers to those held at Broadview and subsequently deported. JCUA members will represent a larger Jewish voice demanding comprehensive immigration reform in the United States. The vigil will also serve to remember […]
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:38:25 PM
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[Action Alert – 5/1] Act for Immigration Reform
On May 1, 2013, JCUA supporters will participate in the 2013 May Day March for immigration reform and immigrant rights. This movement calls for legislation to stop deportations and keep families together. It calls for legalization for all. The JCUA strongly believes that IMMIGRANT RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS and we hope you will join us […]
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:37:03 PM
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[Video] JCUA Members Stand for Immigrant Rights with Interfaith Partners at Detention Center
by Lauren Goldstein Organizing and Advocacy Intern, JCUA Early in the morning of April 5 2013, members of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs stood alongside the Sisters of Mercy and other interfaith partners in prayer and in strength to support those being deported from the Broadview Detention Center. In the shadow of the barbed wire […]
Monday, April 08, 2013 10:28:37 AM
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