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.
The fight for immigrant rights continues to be an uphill battle as both Congress refuses to act and the current administration is relentless in its efforts to deport and oppress the communities we serve. Despite the challenges we face, over the last few weeks the rise in youth activism across the country has shown us that our youth has tremendous power and can be the drivers of change.
Read MoreYesterday, Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross included a question regarding citizenship status in the list of questions submitted to Congress for the 2020 Census. Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), an immigrant and refugee rights organizations serving Northern and Central California, denounces the inclusion of the question on citizenship status which will have far-reaching consequences on immigrant communities and communities of color.
The decision by the Commerce Department dangerous and blatantly anti-immigrant and will inevitably cause participation in the upcoming Census to plummet due to immigrant community members failing to complete the form out of fear.
“This question is unnecessarily intrusive and will raise concerns in all households - native- and foreign born, citizen and non-citizen about the confidentiality of their personal information linked to citizenship status and how government authorities may use that information. The consequences of the resulting undercount of immigrant communities are far-reaching impact. Census data is used to determine how basic resources, services, and representation are provided to already marginalized communities,” said SIREN’s Executive Director, Maricela Gutiérrez.
SIREN commends the bold leadership of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for suing the Trump Administration for adding this question.
“Once again California is leading the way against bigotry and hate being spewed by this Administration,” said Gutierrez. “I applaud the Attorney General for his leadership. This fight is far from over.”
Congress will have the final approval of the 2020 Census form, and will vote this spring on the finalized form.
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Today, the House of Representatives has passed a budget deal that includes funding for border fencing, an increase in ICE attorneys, and funding for detention beds.
The House had the unique opportunity to put over one million DREAMers on a pathway to citizenship by including DREAM Act legislation and refugee resettlement funding into the budget package AND FAILED!
This fight is not over as the Senate still has to vote.
Can you call Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris today to tell them to defund ALL of Trump’s hateful agenda and attach a Clean DREAM Act to the budget bill?
Please call/tweet at these members of Congress and tell them #NotOneDollar for funding that promotes the separation of families and mass deportations.
@SenFeinstein
@KamalaHarris
Feel free to use this script:
“Hello, my name is __________ and I live in (city) and I am calling to urge Senator _________ to vote against any budget deals that include ANY funding for Trump’s deportation machine and to attach clean DREAM Act to the omnibus spending bill.”
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Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes aprobó un acuerdo presupuestario que incluye fondos para un muro fronterizo, un aumento en los abogados de ICE y financiamiento para camas de detención.
¡La Cámara tuvo la oportunidad única de poner a más de un millón de Soñadores en un camino hacia la ciudadanía al incluir la legislación del Acto de Sueño y el financiamiento de reasentamiento de refugiados en el paquete presupuestario Y FALLO!
Esta pelea no ha terminado ya que el Senado aún tiene que votar.
¿Pueden llamar hoy a las senadoras Dianne Feinstein y Kamala Harris para pedirles que rechacen TODA la odiosa agenda de Trump y que incluyan un Acto de Sueños limpio en el presupuesto?
Llame / tweet a estos miembros del Congreso y dígales #NotOneDollar #NiUnDólar para obtener fondos que promuevan la separación de familias y las deportaciones masivas.
@SenFeinstein
@KamalaHarris
Siéntase libre de usar esta guía:
"Hola, mi nombre es __________ y vivo en (ciudad) y llamo para pedirle al la Senadora _________ vote en contra de cualquier acuerdo presupuestario que incluya CUALQUIER financiamiento para la máquina de deportación de Trump y agrege el Acto de Sueños limpio a la ley de gastos ómnibus".
¡CONSIDERE UNA DONACIÓN HOY!
Nuestro trabajo no puede ser posible sin seguidores como usted. Por favor, considere hacer una donación hoy para que podamos continuar empoderando a las familias inmigrantes en el norte de California.
Puedes hacer una donación aquí
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Maricela Gutierrez - Executive Director
Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network
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Congress must pass a spending bill to fund the federal government by March 23, and as we speak, Congressional leaders are currently negotiating how much money to give Trump’s deportation force, as he is asking for $21.5 billion to be included in Department of Homeland Security spending to ramp up his deportation machine and fund his border wall.
In the budget talks, Congress also has the unique opportunity to put over one million DREAMers on a pathway to citizenship by attaching DREAM Act legislation to an omnibus package in the budget bill.
Can you make a call to member of Congress and Leader Nancy Pelosi today to tell them to defund Trump’ hateful agenda and attach a Clean DREAM Act to the omnibus spending bill?
“Hello, my name is __________ and I live in (city) and I am calling to urge Rep/Sen _________ to vote against any budget deals that include funding for Trump’s deportation machine and to attach clean DREAM Act to the omnibus spending bill.”
Our work cannot be possible without supporters like you. Please consider making a donation today so we can continue to empower immigrant families in Northern California.
You can make a donation here
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El Congreso debe aprobar un proyecto de ley para financiar el gobierno federal antes del 23 de marzo y mientras hablamos, los líderes del Congreso están negociando cuánto dinero dar al plan de deportación de Trump. Pide que se incluyan $ 21,500 millones en gastos del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional para aumentar su máquina de deportación y financiar su muro fronterizo.
En las pláticas presupuestarias, el Congreso también tiene la oportunidad única de colocar a más de un millón de Soñadores en el camino hacia la ciudadanía al unir la legislación de un Acto de Sueño limpio a un paquete general en el proyecto de ley de presupuesto.
¿Puede hacer un llamada hoy a la miembro del Congreso y líder Nancy Pelosi para pedirle que desembolsen la odiosa agenda de Trump y que incluyan un Acto de Sueño limpio en el proyecto de ley general de gastos?
Siéntase libre de usar esta guía:
"Hola, mi nombre es __________ y vivo en (ciudad) y llamo para instar a Rep / Sen _________ vote en contra de cualquier acuerdo presupuestario que incluya fondos para la máquina de deportación de Trump y adjuntar un Acto de Sueño limpio al proyecto de ley de gastos ómnibus".
También firme nuestra petición a la senadora Dianne Feinstein, que forma parte del Comité de Asignaciones del Senado, para presionarla a no apoyar un dólar para obtener los fondos del DHS e incluir un Acto de Sueño limpio en el proyecto de ley de gastos.
Nuestro trabajo no puede ser posible sin seguidores como usted. Por favor, considere hacer una donación hoy para que podamos continuar empoderando a las familias inmigrantes en el norte de California.
Puedes hacer una donación aquí
Maricela Gutierrez
Media Contact: Erik Schnabel
Communications Manager
erik@siren-bayarea.org
SIREN strongly condemns U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against California’s laws to protect immigrants. Specifically, the lawsuit challenges provisions of three policies enacted in California: the Immigrant Workers Protection Act (AB 450), oversight of the immigration detention system through AB 103, and the California Values Act (SB 54).
These policies were passed as a direct response to pushing back against the racist war on immigrants launched by Jeff Sessions and the Trump Administration. In the last few weeks, the Trump Administration has carried out Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions that included racial profiling, denial of access to counsel, increased enforcement at worksites, and detention of immigrants. The policies that California, as well as local jurisdictions have enacted ensure greater oversight over detention abuses, provide rights to immigrant workers affected by immigration enforcement at their place of employment, and limit state and local law enforcement agencies in facilitating the deportation of community members. Sessions and Trump have long been intent on punishing California for our compassion and standing on the right side of justice.
SIREN’s Executive Director Maricela Gutierrez stated, “Attorney General Sessions has proven repeatedly that he is motivated to act based on racism and misunderstanding of the law. He has shown that he will use the Department of Justice to carry out a war on immigrants, communities of color, and the Constitution. Jeff Sessions is one of the leaders’ of this Administration’s white supremacist agenda and he clearly brought his racist agenda with him to Sacramento today. California will continue to fight this Administration in the courts, in the legislature, and in the streets. ”
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For Immediate Release: Friday, March 2, 2018
Contact: Jeremy Barousse
Director of Civic Engagement
jeremy@siren-bayarea.org
408-460-5807
San José, CA - On Monday, March 5, 2018, hundreds of students will be participating in Rally a march to urge Congress to pass a clean DREAM Act for over one million DREAMers, call for the reinstatement of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for countries that were terminated, and to denounce the heightened ICE activity in Northern California, especially the recent arrest of 232 people last week by ICE. The school walkouts come on the initial deadline that was announced by the Trump administration back in September 2017 as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to be officially terminated.
Led by the immigrant rights organization Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), youth from across San José will be gathering at San José City Hall for a rally, spoken word, and participate in healing activities, and will then march to the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building for a program of speakers that include DACA recipients, Dreamers, educators, and immigrant rights activists.
“We are tired of waiting for Congress to act on finding a permanent solution for DREAMers,” said student Roberto Alvarez. “March 5 will be the date that we all rise up and tell Congress to stop delaying on a clean DREAM Act, to reinstate TPS, and to fight back against ICE activity in our local community.”
Program speakers will be available for interviews following the action.
WHO: DREAMers, immigrant youth, immigrant rights allies
WHAT: Youth march and rally in downtown San Jose to urge Congress to pass clean DREAM Act, reinstatement of TPS, and denounce local ICE activity
WHEN: Monday, March 5, 2018. Gather at 2 pm, rally to start at 2:30 pm.
WHERE: Gather San José City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 and march to Robert F. Peckham Federal Building located at 280 S. First St. San Jose, 95112.
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Para Lanzamiento Inmediato: Viernes 2 de Marzo, 2018
Contacto: Erik Schnabel
Gerente de Communicaciones
erik@siren-bayarea.org
415-377-0387
San Jose, CA – El lunes 5 de Marzo, cientos de estudiantes van a reunirse para participar en una marcha para urgir al Congreso para que pasan un DREAM Act limpio param mas de un million de DREAMers, convocar la reinstalación de un Estatus Protector Temporanio (TPS) para los países que ya estaban terminados, y para denunciar el alto nivel de acción departe de ICE en el Norte de California, especialmente con los recientes arrestos departe de ICE de 232 personas la semana pasada. Las huelgas de la escuela se deben a la fecha inicial en la que la administración de Trump anucio en Septiembre del 2017 que el programa de DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) seria oficialmente terminado.
Dirigidos por la organización de derechos inmigratorios Servicios, Derecho Inmigratorios y Red Educativa (SIREN), jóvenes de todas partes de San Jose van a reunirse enfrete del Palacio Municipal de San Jose para una reunion, donde podrán hablar, participar en actividades de curación, y de ahí marcharan al edificio federal de Robert F. Peckham para un programa lleno de representantes que incluyen destinatarios de DACA, DREAMers, educadores, y activistas de derechos inmigratorios.
“Estamos cansados de esperar que el Congreso atue para encontrar una solución permanente para los DREAMers,”dice el alumno Roberto Alvarez. “El 5 de Marzo será la fecha en el que todos vamos a subirnos y decirle al Congreso que paren de demorar en obtener un DREAM Act limpio, que reinstalen TPS, y luchar encontra de las actividades de ICE en nuestra comunidad local.”
Parlantes del Programa podrán ser entrevistados después de la acción.
QUIEN: DREAMers, jóvenes inmigrantes, aliados de derechos inmigratorios
QUE: Reunion y marcha juvenil en el centro de San Jose para urgir al Congreso en pasar un DREAM Act limpio, reinstalar TPS, y denunciar la actividad local cometida por ICE
CUANDO: Lunes, 5 de Marzo del 2018. Reunirse a las 2pm, reunión empieza a las 2:30pm.
DONDE: Reunirse en el Palacio Municipal de San Jose, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 y marchar al Edificio Federal Robert F. Peckham localizado en el 280 S. First St. San Jose, CA 95112
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As I write this letter I feel outraged because of the continuing blatant assaults on our immigrant and refugee communities throughout the nation. In the Bay Area alone, since Sunday over 150 individuals were picked up by ICE as part of a massive effort to terrorize our communities.
These people were our family members, our friends, our neighbors, and members of our communities. For many of them, their only crime, according to our government, is that they are immigrants. ICE’s new mission is to rid the U.S. of its greatness – the hardworking people who have immigrated here to pursue their American dream.
We are living in unprecedented times when the highest authorities in the nation have declared war on immigrants. The President of the United States compares immigrants to snakes, calls us criminals, and spreads lies about us. The time for action is now. Do you believe in the vision that this is a nation of immigrants? Will you help us stop the atrocities that are happening in our communities right now?
History will judge us on our actions today. We ask you to consider how you can be part of SIREN’s efforts to protect immigrants and refugees in our community. SIREN will always be there for immigrants and refugees when they are under attack, and our programs have been developed to stand up for the rights of everyone. Through our legal services program, our policy advocacy work, our Rapid Response Texting Network, our Know Your Rights trainings, Community Organizing or any of our other many areas of work- SIRENis here to both fight for your rights, as well as to help you know how to fight for your rights.
Now more than ever, SIREN needs to be strong to stand up to these abuses of power and attacks on our community. We hope that you’ll join us by donating, becoming a member, by volunteering, or participating in our programs. See our website for more information on how you can get involved. Thank you for your support.
In solidarity,
Maricela Gutiérrez
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Mientras escribo esta carta, me siento indignada debido a los continuos ataques flagrantes contra nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados en todo el país. Solo en el Área de la Bahía, desde el domingo más de 150 personas han sido recogidas por ICE como parte de un esfuerzo masivo para aterrorizar a nuestras comunidades.
Estas personas eran nuestros familiares, nuestros amigos, nuestros vecinos y miembros de nuestras comunidades. Para muchos de ellos, su único crimen, según nuestro gobierno, es que son inmigrantes. La nueva misión de ICE es destruir la grandeza de los Estados Unidos - la gente trabajadora que ha inmigrado aquí para perseguir su sueño americano.
Estamos viviendo en tiempos sin precedentes cuando las más altas autoridades de la nación han declarado la guerra a los inmigrantes. El presidente de los Estados Unidos compara a los inmigrantes con las serpientes, nos llama delincuentes y difunde mentiras sobre nosotros. El tiempo para actuar es ahora. ¿Cree usted en la visión de que esta es una nación de inmigrantes? ¿Nos puede ayudar a detener las atrocidades que están sucediendo en nuestras comunidades en este momento?
La historia nos juzgará sobre nuestras acciones de hoy. Le pedimos que considere cómo puede ser parte de los esfuerzos de SIREN para proteger a los inmigrantes y refugiados en nuestra comunidad. SIREN siempre estará aquí para los inmigrantes y refugiados cuando están siendo atacados, y nuestros programas se han desarrollado para defender los derechos de todos. A través de nuestro programa de servicios legales, nuestro trabajo de promoción de políticas, nuestra red de mensajes de respuesta rápida, nuestros entrenamientos para conocer sus derechos, nuestros esfuerzos organizando a la comunidad o cualquiera de nuestras otras muchas áreas de trabajo, SIREN está aquí para luchar por sus derechos, así como para ayudarle luchar por sus derechos.
Ahora más que nunca, SIREN necesita ser fuerte para hacer frente a estos abusos de poder y ataques a nuestra comunidad. Esperamos que se una a nosotros donando, convirtiéndose en miembro voluntario o participando en nuestros programas. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información sobre cómo puede participar. Gracias por tu apoyo.
En solidaridad,
Maricela Gutiérrez
It will take every one of us getting involved to stop the injustices happening today. Here are a several ways you can help.
Volunteer for SIREN by:
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Cada uno de nosotros necesitamos involucrarnos para parar las injusticias que estan occuriendo hoy en nuestra comunidad. Aquí hay varias formas en que puede ayudar.
Hágase voluntario para SIREN:
Participando en un próximo entrenamiento para aliados.
Conviértase en parte de nuestros esfuerzos para presionar por DACA y otras leyes pro-inmigrantes por medio de llamadas telefónicas.
Ayudenos a correr la voz sobre nuestro trabajo en la comunidad y a través de las redes sociales.
Regístrese para votar y/o ayude a registrar nuevos votantes.
Regístrese en la Red de Respuesta Rápida de SIREN e informenos de las actividades de ICE en su comunidad.
Conviértase en un donante de SIREN y/o ayúdenos con la recaudación de fondos.
Para obtener más información, visítenos en www.siren-bayarea.org.
SIREN wants to make sure people are aware of their constitutional rights when interacting with ICE and that they remain calm.
Here are our suggestions, which we will repeat in Spanish below. Please help us spread the word.
Remember that...
Text “SIREN” to (201) 468-6088 if ICE is at your home, suspect ICE activity or if a family member has been arrested by ICE.
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SIREN quiere asegurarse de que las personas conozcan sus derechos constitucionales al interactuar con ICE.
Aquí están nuestras sugerencias:
Recuerda esto...
Escriba un texto a "SIREN" al (201) 468-6088 si ICE está en su casa, sospeche actividades de ICE o si un miembro de su familia ha sido arrestado por ICE.
Thursday/ jueves, 3/01/2018, 6pm
SIREN’s office, 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San Jose, CA
For more info: action@siren-bayarea.org
Saturday/sábado, 3/03/2018, 10am to 3pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 2020 E. San Antonio St., San Jose
Tuesday/martes, 3/05/2018
Location and time TBD
Please check the SIREN Facebook page for updates.
Wednesday/miércoles, 03/07/2018, 2pm to 7pm
SIREN’s office, 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San Jose, CA
Please RSVP to: info@siren-bayarea.org
Saturday/sábado, 3/10/2018, 10am to 3pm
Cafeteria of Mendota High School, 1282 Belmont Ave., Mendota
Wednesday/miércoles, 3/14/2018, 2pm to 7pm
SIREN’s office, 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San Jose, CA
Please RSVP to: info@siren-bayarea.org
Saturday/sábado, 3/17/2018, 8am to 12pm
Fresno Fairgrounds, Infield Parking Lot, 1121 S. Chance Rd., Fresno
For more info: jennifer@siren-bayarea.org
Sunday/domingo, 3/18/2018, 10am to 2pm
Dream Resource Center (inside Manchester Mall), 3402 N. Blackstone Ave., Suite 245, Fresno
Wednesday/miércoles, 3/21/2018, 1pm to 4pm
SIREN’s office, 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San Jose, CA
Wednesday/miércoles, 3/28/2018, 9am to 4pm
SIREN’s office, 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San Jose, CA
Please RSVP to: info@siren-bayarea.org
* SIREN holds free, walk-in immigration legal clinics every Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and FREE Know Your Right's workshops every Thursday at 10am. No appointment is necessary.
*SIREN ofrece clínicas legales gratuitas de inmigración sin cita previa todos los jueves de 9 am a 5 pm y talleres GRATIS para conocer sus derechos todos los jueves a las 10 am. No es necesario hacer cita.
SIREN adamantly condemns ICE’s continued tactics to separate and terrorize families California. Their use of strong-arm enforcement actions and using tactics to instill fear in immigrant community has continued to spread terror. ICE has confirmed up to 150 arrests over the last several days in Northern and Central California. Local rapid response networks received reports of racial profiling and arrests in a convenience store, which makes it clear that ICE’s campaign of targeting undocumented immigrants, particularly Latino immigrants, is based on racism and intimidation. What is especially evident, is that the Trump Administration is seeking to send a message to California that it will continue to terrorize immigrant communities and will stop at nothing to push its racist agenda.
In this moment, SIREN is sending a clear message to immigrant communities reassuring them that immigrant rights advocates stand with them as ICE engages in its fear-based campaign. Communities should remain vigilant at all times about potential ICE actions and not just when there are coordinated actions like what occurred these past few days. It’s important for the the community to know that ICE actions don’t occur in the form of large-scale raids, but rather ICE can show up in the community, intimidate people, and even arrest individuals in public spaces. There are also reports of ICE using deception, such as forcing consent from people; using various types of warrants, regulations, and legal tactics; and coercing people to sign their deportation orders. Community members should always take precautions when they may come into contact with ICE and should always exercise their constitutional rights during these interactions and develop family preparedness plans in the event a loved one is picked up by ICE. People should also be forceful about exercising their rights so they can avoid losing their due process protections. Community members are encouraged to join SIREN’s Rapid Response texting system by texting “SIREN” to (201) 468-6088 to report ICE activity and receive community alerts . If you encounter ICE, please communicate the details via text to SIREN right away. By signing up, you’ll also get immediate notification when we confirm ICE presence in the community. To learn more about SIREN’s Rapid Response Texting Platform and about your constitutional rights please visit our webpage presence in the community. To learn more about SIREN’s Rapid Response Texting Platform and about your constitutional rights please visit our webpage at http://www.siren-bayarea.org/rapid-response-network/. If people have additional legal questions, they can come to our Free weekly legal clinics that take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at our offices at 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108 between the hours of 9am-5pm. SIREN also has an upcoming Family Emergency Plan workshop for Spanish speakers on “How To Prepare Your Family Emergency Plan” in the event a loved one is placed in detention or deportation proceedings , this Thursday at 6:00pm at our San Jose Office located at 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San José or you can email: action@siren-bayarea.org or call (408)453-3017 for additional information. The Facebook page for this event is: https://www.facebook.com/events/543509959360539/
As a reminder, you have rights. Under the U.S. Constitution, we all have the following rights regardless of immigration status, including:
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SIREN condena terminantemente las tácticas continuas de ICE para separar y aterrorizar a las familias en California. Acciones de aplicación de tácticas continuas para infundir temor en la comunidad inmigrante continuaron. ICE ha confirmado hasta 150 arrestos en los últimos días en el Norte y Valle Central de California. Las redes locales de respuesta rápida recibieron informes de perfiles raciales y arrestos en una tienda de conveniencia, lo que deja en claro que la campaña de ICE para atacar a inmigrantes indocumentados, en particular inmigrantes latinos, se basa en el racismo y la intimidación. Lo que es especialmente evidente, es que la Administración Trump está tratando de enviar un mensaje a California que continuará aterrorizando a las comunidades de inmigrantes y no se detendrá ante nada para impulsar su agenda racista.
En este momento, SIREN está enviando un mensaje claro a las comunidades de inmigrantes asegurándoles que los defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes los respaldan a medida que ICE se involucra en su campaña basada en el miedo. Las comunidades deben permanecer vigilantes en todo momento sobre las posibles acciones de ICE y no solo cuando hay acciones coordinadas como las que ocurrieron en los últimos días. Es importante que la comunidad sepa que las acciones de ICE no ocurren en forma de redadas a gran escala, sino que ICE puede aparecer en la comunidad, intimidar a la gente e incluso arrestar a personas en espacios públicos. También hay informes de ICE usando engaños, como forzar el consentimiento de las personas; usando varios tipos de órdenes, regulaciones y tácticas legales; y coaccionando a las personas a firmar sus órdenes de deportación. Los miembros de la comunidad siempre deben tomar precauciones cuando tengan contacto con La Migra y siempre deben ejercer sus derechos constitucionales durante estas interacciones y desarrollar planes de preparación familiar en caso de que La Migra recoja a un ser querido. Las personas también deben ser contundentes a la hora de ejercer sus derechos para evitar perder las protecciones. Se alienta a los miembros de la comunidad a unirse al sistema de mensajes de texto de respuesta rápida de SIREN enviando un mensaje de texto a "SIREN" al (201) 468-6088npara informar la actividad de ICE y recibir alertas comunitarias. Si las personas se encuentran con La Migra, comunique los detalles de inmediato para que otras personas lo sepan. Al registrarse, también recibirá una notificación inmediata cuando confirmemos la presencia de La Migra en la comunidad. Para obtener más información sobre la plataforma de mensajes de Respuesta Rápida de SIREN y sobre sus derechos constitucionales, visite nuestra página web en http://www.siren-bayarea.org/rapid-response-network/. Si las personas tienen preguntas legales adicionales, pueden acudir a nuestras clínicas legales semanales gratuitas que tienen lugar los miércoles y jueves en nuestras oficinas en 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108 entre las horas de 9 am a 5 pm. SIREN también tiene un taller de Plan de de Seguridad Familiar para hispanohablantes sobre "Cómo preparar su plan de emergencia familiar" en caso de que un ser querido sea puesto en detención o en proceso de deportación, este jueves a las 6:00 p.m. en nuestra oficina de San José ubicada en 1415 Koll Circle, Suite 108, San José o puede enviar un correo electrónico a: action@siren-bayarea.org o llamar al (408)453-3017 para obtener información adicional. La pagina de Facebook por esta evento es: https://www.facebook.com/events/543509959360539/
Como recordatorio, tienes derechos. Según la Constitución de los EE. UU., Todos tenemos los siguientes derechos independientemente de su estado migratorio. Si se enfrentan con La Migra:
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Last year SIREN received the news that President Trump was ending the DACA program with shock, anger and sadness. We channeled these feelings into our policy and advocacy work, in the hopes that we could get a permanent legislative solution for DACA recipients.
To our surprise, just a few weeks ago, a court ruling allowed for a re-opening of the DACA renewal process, providing a temporary ray of light in the fight for justice for DREAMers. This has created a small window of time to be able to submit DACA renewals.
SIREN’s legal team is trying to submit as many DACA renewals as possible before things may change. Although our team is already at capacity in providing legal services to the immigrant community, we are directing all of our energy to ensuring that we can help as many people as possible. We are proud to share that the entire DACA renewal process has been free through SIREN, as we are processing these renewals at no-cost, and ensuring that the $495 application renewal fee is waived.
But we need your help today! In order to be able to continue to provide free legal help with DACA renewal applications, and to cover all the applications fees at no cost to the applicant, SIREN needs your financial support.
Your donation ensures that we can hire additional lawyers to help keep up with the increased demand. We would like to also train additional volunteers to take some of the burden off of our attorneys to lighten their load and provide more capacity to complete applications.
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In community spirit,
Maricela Gutiérrez
Executive Director
Media Contact: Erik Schnabel, Development and Communications Manager
Phone Number: (408) 453-3003
Email: erik@siren-bayarea.org
This week, the Senate began the long anticipated debate on a bill to provide a solution for DREAMers which has been urgently needed since Trump ended the DACA program months ago. In reality, the stage for this bill began during the presidential campaign where Trump propelled to his eventual victory on racist anti-immigrant rhetoric and propaganda.
The debate that began in the Senate this week was a natural result of this destructive campaign to demonize immigrants and people of color. Senators on both sides of the aisle caved into Trump’s agenda by introducing damaging amendments that continued the racist pandering rather than focusing on a narrow solution for DREAMers. In the end, the Senate could not reach 60 votes on any amendments.
SIREN has been weighing in with our California Senators throughout this debate, given that Senators Feinstein and Harris may have been convinced to vote for the worst amendments. We commend our California Senators for standing firm against harmful amendments that would have punished “sanctuary” jurisdictions and codified Trump’s immigration proposal to severely curtail family immigration, end the diversity visa program, and create a border wall. Yet, we are strongly disappointed that Senator Feinstein voted in favor of the Rounds-King amendment, the Immigration and Security Opportunity Act, which would have prevented the parents of DREAMers from being sponsored by their DREAMer children for a green card if they were involved in bringing their children to the US, eliminated the ability of green card holders to sponsor their unmarried adult children, placed an age cap on individuals being eligible for DREAM, appropriated $25 billion for a border wall, and codified Trump’s enforcement priorities to take away prosecutorial discretion.
SIREN’s Executive Director Maricela Gutiérrez stated, “SIREN strongly condemns the introduction of the racist, anti-immigrant amendments and the Senate’s failure today to move forward with a narrow legislative solution for DREAMers. We are glad that enough Senators voted against the worst amendments but are saddened to see them unable to move forward with vote on a bill that focuses solely on DREAM and would enjoy bipartisan support. But this proves once again that the Senate needs to stop trying to package unacceptable amendments that many voters are opposed to and to instead urgently focus on a narrow solution for DREAMers. They should be making their decisions based on striving for justice and equality with a clean DREAM Act as their guiding light, not on demonization and lies set up by Trump. We will continue this fight and it is not yet over.. ”
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Media Contact: Erik Schnabel, Development and Communications Manager
Phone Number: (408) 453-3003
Email: erik@siren-bayarea.org
In the middle of the night, the Senate and the House of Representatives disappointed 86% of America by passing a bill for a continuing budget resolution to keep the government open for the second time in three weeks. Despite the efforts to keep a conversation going to ensure a clean DREAM Act gets a fair vote in Congress, both Republicans and Democrats ignored the looming deadline to address the uncertainty that DREAMers face particularly as we quickly approach the March 5 DACA deadline. Disappointingly, a majority of our members of Congress chose to side with racism and dismiss the voices of millions of Americans to address the situation and voted to sell out DREAMers.
SIREN condemns this callous attempt to ignore what is a serious and urgent crisis. Next week, the Senate is slated to take up an immigration bill which could be subjected to amendments that harm the immigrant community. SIREN Executive Director Maricela Gutiérrez commented, “Congress failed DREAMers and the immigrant community once again by passing a continuing resolution with no immigration solutions. Instead, too many members of Congress are showing their lack of concern for these brave young people. With the Senate debate expected next week, Congress cannot fail us again. Now is the time to ensure that Congress addresses this crisis and passes a bill that is a clean DREAM bill without a border wall, cuts to the family immigration system, or elimination of the diversity visa program We need to make sure that Congress solves this crisis now and does not cave into the will of racists and a bully in the White House by supporting any anti-immigrant amendments."
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En medio de la noche, el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes decepcionaron al 86% de los Estados Unidos al aprobar un proyecto de ley para una resolución presupuestaria continua para mantener el gobierno abierto por segunda vez en tres semanas. A pesar de los esfuerzos por mantener una conversación para garantizar que una Acta DREAM limpia tenga un voto justo en el Congreso, tanto republicanos como demócratas ignoraron la fecha límite inminente para abordar la incertidumbre que enfrentan los DREAMers cuando nos acercamos rápidamente a la fecha límite del 5 de marzo de DACA. Decepcionantemente, la mayoría de nuestros miembros del Congreso decidieron ponerse de parte del racismo y rechazar las voces de millones de estadounidenses para abordar la situación y votaron a favor de vender DREAMers.
SIREN condena este insensible intento de ignorar lo que es una crisis grave y urgente. La semana próxima, el Senado tiene previsto emprender un proyecto de ley de inmigración que podría estar sujeto a enmiendas que dañan a la comunidad inmigrante. La directora ejecutiva de SIREN, Maricela Gutiérrez, comentó: "El Congreso volvió a fallar a DREAMers y a la comunidad de inmigrantes al aprobar una resolución continua sin soluciones de inmigración. En cambio, muchos miembros del Congreso muestran su falta de preocupación por estos valientes jóvenes. Con el debate del Senado esperado la próxima semana, el Congreso no puede fallarnos de nuevo. Ahora es el momento de asegurar que el Congreso aborde esta crisis y apruebe un proyecto de ley que es una Acta de DREAM limpia sin muro fronterizo, recortes en el sistema de inmigración familiar o eliminación del programa de visas de diversidad. Debemos asegurarnos de que el Congreso resuelva esta crisis ahora y no cede a la voluntad de los racistas y un matón en la Casa Blanca apoyando cualquier enmienda anti-inmigrante ".
SIREN’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!
We no longer offer walk-in clinics due to the pandemic. 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.
Ya no ofrecemos clínicas debido a la pandemia. 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.
