California Values Act

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California Values Act

What is The California Values Act (SB 54)?

 

 

SB 54 is a bill introduced by Senator Kevin de León that protects all Californians by ensuring that state and local resources are not used for mass deportations, separation of families or to divide Californians on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, or national or ethnic group. This bill would create “safe zones” around public places such as public schools, courthouses and hospitals. Immigration enforcement would be banned from these places and this bill would also require these agencies to update their confidentiality policies so that immigration status is not shared for enforcement purposes.

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Vote Yes on County and Local Ballot Measures A, E, and V!

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It’s not just the Presidential race that will be on the ballot this year! Several key measures in Santa Clara County, San Jose, and Mountain View will have a significant impact to improve the lives of local immigrant communities. Read on to learn more about Santa Clara County’s Measure A, the City of San Jose’s Measure E, and the City of Mountain View’s Measure V.

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2016 Statewide and Countywide Voter Guides are Here!

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Learn more about the ballot initiatives and what they mean for immigrant communities. Being an empowered voter means being an informed voter!

Lea las guías de votantes para que se informe de las iniciativas y lo que significa para la comunidad inmigrante. ¡Al ser un votante habilitado significa ser un votante informado! 

Tìm hiểu thêm về các dự luật mới và hiểu dự luật đó ảnh hưởng như thế nào đến những cộng đồng dân di cư. Là một cử tri có trách nhiệm, có nghĩa là một cử tri hiểu biết!

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SIREN Condemns ICE Plans of Large-Scale Raids

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SIREN Condemns ICE Plans of Large-Scale Raids

Following news reports of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plans to launch a 30-day series of raids in May and June targeted at Central American children and mothers, Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) condemned any operation that considers refugee children and families, and asylum applicants as immigration enforcement priorities. SIREN’s Executive Director Maricela Gutiérrez issued the following statement in response.

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SIREN Spotlight: Reshma Shamasunder

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SIREN Spotlight: Reshma Shamasunder

In honor of Women's History month SIREN is excited to honor a fierce immigrant rights advocate whose continuous activism have made it possible for California to make major strides in the immigrant rights movement and set an example for what is possible across the nation. After over a decade of working alongside immigrant community leaders, advocates, and partners, Reshma Shamasunder stepped down from her position as Executive Director of the California Immigrant Policy Center at the end of 2015. 

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