SIREN Hails SCOTUS Decision to Hear Case Involving President Obama’s Executive Actions on Immigration

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SIREN Hails SCOTUS Decision to Hear Case Involving President Obama’s Executive Actions on Immigration

Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) today hailed the Supreme Court decision to hear the United States v. Texas case involving President Obama’s executive action programs, expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), that would grant administrative relief to millions of immigrant families.

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PREPÁRESE PARA LAS REDADAS!

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PREPÁRESE PARA LAS REDADAS!

Just before Christmas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would start the year with a series of raids targeting families who came to the U.S. seeking refuge. So far activity has been reported in Texas, New York, California, Missouri, and Maryland. Our friends at #Not1More have developed information on steps to take to prepare for raids - available in Spanish on our website here.

 

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Changes to Morgan Hill Towing Policy for Unlicensed Drivers

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Changes to Morgan Hill Towing Policy for Unlicensed Drivers

In November, the Morgan Hill Police Department announced a proposed change to the city’s towing policy. Their current policy, established after significant advocacy from local immigrant community groups, put a halt to the unnecessary car impoundments for individuals driving without a license.  Police Chief David Swing has stated that since the AB 60 law has passed, starting January 1, 2016 the Police Department will be changing its policy for towing unlicensed drivers based on an officer’s discretion.

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Free Immigration Consultations In Your Local Library! Find Us In Your Neighborhood!

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Free Immigration Consultations In Your Local Library! Find Us In Your Neighborhood!

SIREN will have an attorney and a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) certified representative to give free legal consultation to people with immigration issues/concerns. We can help you read documents, check for eligibility for immigration benefits, and explain the immigration process and how to navigate it. Drop ins are always welcome.  It’s first come, first serve. Service available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

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Coalition of Immigration, Civil Rights, Labor, and Social Service Groups Urges Supreme Court to Protect President’s Executive Actions on Immigration

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Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) today joined a coalition of 224 immigration, civil rights, labor, and social service groups in filing an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief urging the Supreme Court to review Texas v. U.S., the case, that has temporarily blocked some of President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.

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Rep. Lofgren, Mayor Liccardo Join Advocates in Rally for Executive Actions on Immigration 1 Year Later - Community Calls for End to Deportations

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Rep. Lofgren, Mayor Liccardo Join Advocates in Rally for Executive Actions on Immigration 1 Year Later - Community Calls for End to Deportations

Dozens of elected officials, community members, immigration rights activists, and allies gathered today at San Jose City Hall on the one year anniversary of President Obama’s executive action announcement that would provide 5 million people a work permit and relief from deportation through the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program and the expansion of the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. 

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