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Multnomah County Passes Resolution Calling for an End to Unjust Deportations
The resolution also offered strong criticism of “Secure Communities”– a federal immigration enforcement program that threatens public safety and public trust in Multnomah County.
Surge of ICE checks at Aurora jail draws fire from immigration advocates (Denver Post)
“Every single summons represents a huge risk to community trust in law enforcement,” said Gonzales at a rally Friday on the west steps of Aurora City Hall, where community members voiced their opposition to ICE’s increased presence.
Multnomah County commissioners weigh in on federal immigration policy (Oregonian)
Portland and many other U.S. cities such as New York and San Francisco have declared themselves “sanctuary cities,” enacting policies that prevent police officers from inquiring about a person’s immigration status. Portland also developed a reputation for bucking federal priorities when it delayed rejoining the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Fingerprint rule shakes Conn. city (Boston Globe)
Marcia Chacón, owner of My Country Store, lost business as immigrants fearful of police stayed away. She said police were “supposed to protect us, but’’ instead, “They kept us in terror.’’
In Montgomery, residents protest Secure Communities (Maryland)
Hosted by the advocacy group Casa of Maryland, protesters denounced Secure Communities from the courtyard of the County Executive Building at 101 Monroe St. in Rockville.
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May 14, 2012
Federal and State Elected Officials Join Immigrants and Advocates in Protesting Activation of Mass Deportation Program in New York (Press Release)
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CCR Condemns Activation of Secure Communities in New York City (Press Release)
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Apr 6, 2012
DHS Inspector General Report Provides Further Proof ICE Cannot Reform Itself (PR)
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