National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

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Press Releases

Indigenous Elders Singled Out for New Round of Federal Condemnations on Texas-Mexico Border
January 5, 2010 - Margo Tamez, Lipan Apache Women Defense [posted by Laura Rivas, NNIRR]
Feds Want More Land to Put 'Holes' in Border Wall for Commercial Users. Native American & Traditional Peoples' Lands Targeted for Surveys.

Immigrant Groups Call for Immigration Reform That Recognizes Dignity & Human Rights of Immigrants
December 17, 2009 - Colin Rajah, NNIRR

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new HUMAN RIGHTS report:

Guilty by Immigration Status:
A Report on U.S. Violations of the Rights of Immigrant Families, Workers and Communities in 2008

This 2nd annual report from the Human Rights Immigrant Community Action Network (HURRICANE) documents a trail of human rights violations against immigrants and describes a troubling rise in racial profiling and immigrant detentions that undermine the promise of reform. This report details over 100 stories of abuses and 118 raids in 2008.

Get your copy of last year's report (limited quantities available), Over-Raided, Under Seige by ordering now:

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Give for Immigrant Justice and Human Rights!

2009 was very busy and we expect 2010 to be just as challenging. So we need your support! There are striking new opportunities ahead and considerable challenges. Read about our plans and hopes for 2010. And then make your first donation of the new year to NNIRR.

migrants rights movements convergeD in Athens!

2009 People's Global Action (PGA) on
Migration, Development & Human Rights
November 1-5, 2009

In conjunction with the 2009 Global Forum on Migration & Development (GFMD) in Athens, Greece, NNIRR joined its partners from around the world and local immigrant groups in Athens, in co-organizing the 2009 People's Global Action (PGA) on Migration, Development & Human Rights. This 4th civil society mobilization responding to international government summits on migration and development launched the road to Puerto Vallarta for the 2010 GFMD.

NNIRR members deliver strong message to Congress!

Community Days of Advocacy for Justice & Human Rights
April 4-19 & May 12-14, 2009

During the Congressional Spring recess (April 4-19), NNIRR community delegations around the country met with members of Congress in their home districts. The following month, an NNIRR member delegation again met with members of Congress in Washington, DC to deliver a strong message on critical issues facing immigrant families, workers and communities.

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