Press Releases
- July 28, 2008 - Immigration 'Reality Tour' visits Owen and Menomonie
Public invited to dialogue on reform - July 17, 2008 - Group joins Iraq protest walk, links to domestic 'war on immigrants'
Immigrant rights activists in Racine and Milwaukee will be opposing both the war in Iraq and a domestic 'war on immigrants' when they join with a 450 mile peace walk - July 10, 2008 - Students surge behind 'Democracy Summer'
Dozens of young people will be leading a voter drive this Saturday that will bring the energy of 'Democracy Summer' to the heart of Milwaukee’s southside. - June 27, 2008 - Mexican Consulate, banking industry representatives and local community organizations call for end to scam ID sales
A coalition of groups are warning residents about a business selling useless IDs and 'International Drivers Licenses' - June 13, 2008 - Company prosecution shows fear and confusion surrounding Federal 'No Match' crackdown
Ashley Furniture's prosecution marks the latest chapter in a conflict over proposed rules on Social Security 'No Match' letters from the Bush Administration. - May 29, 2008 - Graduation is bittersweet for some students
Press conference will highlight barriers for those brought to U.S. as children - May 1, 2008 - 30,000 march in Milwaukee for immigrant rights
Figure for May 1st march amongst biggest in nation. - April 30, 2008 - May 1st mass march will press for immigration reform in 'First 100 Days'
Wisconsin immigrants rights group Voces de la Frontera is staging a statewide civil rights march May 1st with ‘First 100 Days’ as its rallying cry for immigration reform - a theme now being echoed by groups across the nation. - April 23, 2008 - Immigrant rights activists target Dunkin' Donuts company over 'No Match' attacks
Delegations visit Dunkin' Donuts outlets over aggressive anti-immigrant policies being forced on franchises by parent company Dunkin' Brands - March 27, 2008 - Milwaukee Residents 'Rise Up' against injustice
Hundreds unite to address city's economic crisis - February 19, 2008 - Latino vote drive in full swing
Could make difference in tight wisconsin presidential race - February 8, 2008 - Local Latino and African American groups unite behind immigration policy challenge at DC Summit
New campaign will build collective response to immigration, healthcare and the economy - December 18, 2007 - Las Posadas event spotlights immigration injustices
New focus for Advent tradition - defending families against separation - October 16, 2007 - Budget Stalemate: In-State tuition should not be held to ransom
Students will rally at State Capitol - October 12, 2007 - 2,500 deliver giant 'No Match' letter to Downtown Social Security office
National Day of Action wants end to role of letters in unjust firings - September 12, 2007 - Thousands say No to 'No Match' rule in Milwaukee
Rally organizers highlight threat to ALL workers - August 7, 2007 - Whitewater Immigration Raid: One Year Later
Groups to unveil Star Packaging 'Monument' - July 7, 2007 - Wisconsin group responds to national immigration debate with historic 10 city tour
Events to spotlight human rights issues and challenge spread of racism - May 1, 2007 - Over 80,000 march in Milwaukee for immigration reform
State records broken for second successive year
Myths & Facts
Myth: The United States cannot absorb present immigrant numbers
Fact: 11.5% of the U.S. population is foreign-born today. At the start of the last century it was 15%. Previous waves of immigrants were met with
suspicion, too, yet all of them are now saluted for the contributions they have made.
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