SIREN has a vision of a new America where immigrants are valued, integrated, and seen as essential to our society, and where the human rights of all persons are protected and honored. SIREN’s core value is immigrant empowerment. We focus on immigrants themselves being the primary agents of change. By strengthening and deepening the participation level and leadership of immigrants, we work toward long-term systemic changes that promote social justice and equality, freedom from oppression, and an end to poverty. Through these long-term systemic changes, immigrants will have the opportunity for individual/social responsibility, self-determination and political participation. By accomplishing this, we will have a society that is compassionate, inclusive and united.
With Congress still on recess, Califonia legislative session now over, and Santa Clara County moving quickly - see the latest policy updates affecting immigrant communities across the country, our state and our local community.
Read MoreIt appears that there is a chance that the President could now be backpedaling with reports emerging that he may delay his announcement until after the elections. The time is now for the President to exercise his executive authority to provide affirmative relief to those facing deportation and reform harsh enforcement practices and policies within the current immigration system.
Read MoreRichard Konda is the Executive Director of Asian Law Alliance (ALA), a San Jose-based non-profit legal aid organization designed to make legal services accessible to Asian/Pacific Islanders and low-income people. Richard is also a founder of Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) and served as the organization’s Board President for 15 years.
Read MoreOver the past two years, DACA has had resounding success, enabling hundreds of thousands of DREAMers to continue pursuing their educational and professional ambitions without the fear of deportation. In many states it has provided them with driver licenses and state IDs, as well as access to healthcare.
Read MoreOn August 5th, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, in a 4-1 vote, authorized the County Executive’s office to move forward on developing a plan to provide support for unaccompanied immigrant children coming to our area.
Read MoreWhile this month, Congress has gone for summer recess without taking up immigration reform –the push for changing our country’s immigration policies continues. Earlier this year, President Obama pledged to use his authority to reform deportation policies which he will announce by the end of the summer.
Read MoreTomorrow, August 5, the Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to authorize the County Exec to move forward on developing a plan to support unaccompanied immigrant children in Santa Clara County. We have heard that anti-immigrant activists have been calling and emailing the Supervisors urging them to oppose these efforts. Can you sign the petition to tell the Board of Supervisors to make Santa Clara County a welcoming environment for children fleeing harm?
Read MoreSIREN’s mission is to empower low-income immigrants and refugees in Santa Clara County through community education and organizing, leadership development, policy advocacy and naturalization services. We believe that all people regardless of legal status or nationality are entitled to essential services, human dignity, basic rights and protections, and access to full participation in society.
Help us fight for immigrant and refugee rights. Please make a donation or become a monthly donor. Your support will help us provide legal services, advocate for more just and humane laws, and train our future community leaders!
Ayúdanos a luchar por los derechos de los inmigrantes y los refugiados. Por favor, haga una donación o conviértase en un donante mensual. ¡Su apoyo nos ayudará a proporcionar servicios legales, abogar por leyes más justas y humanas, y capacitar a nuestros futuros líderes comunitarios! ¡Muchisimas Gracias!
For faster access and client conviance, we offer clinics via the phone. Free telephonic legal consultations are available by appointment only. Call us at (408) 453-3003 to set up a consultation for potential affirmative relief. If you are in removal proceedings, call (559) 840-0005 to set up an appointment.
To sign up for an upcoming DACA clinic, email daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org. To sign up for an upcoming naturalization clinic, email natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org.
Para mejor acceso y facilidad para el cliente, hacemos las consultas via telefono.. Las consultas legales telefónicas gratuitas solo están disponibles con cita previa. Llámenos al (408) 453-3003 para establecer una consulta para un posible alivio afirmativo. Si está en un proceso de deportación, llame al (559) 840-0005 para concertar una cita.
Para inscribirse en una próxima clínica DACA, envíe un correo electrónico a daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org. Para inscribirse en una próxima clínica de naturalización, envíe un correo electrónico a natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org.
