Be Informed, Get Involved
|
|
|
Upcoming Events
Jewish Justice Day
Are you ready to take your involvement with JCUA to the next
level? Learn more about JCUA’s organizing and advocacy work and find out how
to join a JCUA action team. Topics will include immigrant rights and
housing.
When: Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Spertus Institute, 610 S. Michigan
Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago
»More information and RSVP
Sukkot Action for Housing Justice
Stand in solidarity with JCUA's housing justice leaders and communities across the city, including many immigrant communities that have been
devastated by the ongoing housing and economic crisis.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Chicago
»More
information and RSVP
|
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, Cook County commissioners voted 10-5 to pass a
simple, well-reasoned ordinance on immigration that would require the
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to reimburse the county if it
wants to hold people in jail longer than local law allows.
This is a historic victory for Cook County taxpayers, the rule of the law,
and public safety. It is also a victory for immigrant families who are still
being separated by ICE in record numbers.
In addition to saving taxpayer dollars, defending the U.S.
Constitution, and restoring trust between immigrants and police, the bill
preserves public safety. The ordinance relies on five separate safeguards to
ensure no dangerous criminal is released.
»Download
a factsheet on the ordinance.
»Send
an email to the Cook County commissioners thanking them for their actions.
Other Upcoming Events
LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Coalition Forum
Join Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Rep. Mike Quigley as they discuss recent changes in Department of Homeland Security’s approach to immigration policy as
it relates to same-sex bi-national couples. The forum is sponsored by the LGBTQ
Immigrant Rights Coalition, which JCUA recently joined, and will address the
intersection between the LGBTQ community and immigration policy. Seating is
limited.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Adler School of Professional Psychology, 17 N. Dearborn St.,
Chicago
»RSVP
Dream Sabbath
As part of a nationally coordinated effort to spark dialogue about the DREAM
Act in faith communities, Sen. Durbin has spearheaded the DREAM Sabbath, a
span of days during which diverse faith congregations will host events to speak
about the DREAM Act and immigrant justice issues. Rabbi Asher Lopatin will be speaking on the topic at a Saturday morning Shabbat service at Anshe
Sholom, which will be followed by a Kiddush in the Sukkah and a DREAM student
sharing his or her story to members of the congregation. Anyone is
welcome to join!
When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. Shabbat services, 12:30 p.m.
Kiddush in the Sukkah with a DREAM student
Where: Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel Congregation, 540 W. Melrose,
Chicago
Ongoing Activities
Immigrant Justice Action Team Meetings
Third Wednesday of the month, 6-8 pm. Location varies. Contact Emily Zucker Burns at emily@jcua.org for more information.
Friday Morning Vigils for Immigrants in Detention and Deportation
When: Catholic rosary said every Friday from 7:15 a.m.–8 a.m. Every first Friday of the month is an interfaith service from 7:15 a.m.–8 a.m.
Where: 101 W. Congress in front of the Department of Homeland Security administrative building (formerly held at Broadview Detention Center, temporarily relocated
during construction)
To learn more about JCUA's immigrant rights work, contact Emily Zucker Burns at emily@jcua.org. 
|
