The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights works to defend and
expand the rights of all immigrants and refugees, regardless of immigration
status. As part of a global movement for social and economic justice, we are
committed to human rights as essential to securing healthy, safe and peaceful
lives for all.
UPDATED: Demand Safe Return of Rebhy Abdel-Malak, Investigate ICE abuses
ICE illegally deported Abdel-Malak at 10pm EST, Mon. June 29. Sign online petition, make calls, send faxes to demand Mr. Abdel-Malak's safe return & prosecute ICE agents who brutally beat him and forced him to sign away his rights.
Community Groups Call on Reduction of Military Budget March 20, 2009 - Grassroots Global Justice (GGJ) Communities call on Michele Obama to urge Administration to reduce military budget and stop further loss of life.
Thousands March in Phoenix Protesting Arpaio February 28, 2009 - Bea Lowe, National Day Laborer Network, NNIRR 5,000 people marched in Phoenix to press for the ouster of Sheriff Arpaio: "Arpaio is not my America."
NNIRR community delegations around the country met with members of Congress in their home districts during the Congressional Spring recess (April 4-19.) On May 12-14, NNIRR invites its members, partners and allies to again join in our Community Days of Advocacy for Justice & Human Rights as we organize a delegation to meet with members of Congress in Washington, DC to deliver a strong message on critical issues facing immigrant families, workers and communities.
Immigrant rights groups delivered an "Open Letter" to President Barack Obama, calling for action in the first 100 days of his Administration, to end raids, suspend all detentions and deportations, and implement humanitarian practices and policies. The letter, released on January 27th, can be viewed here. To view the list of signatures, click here.
Organizaciones pro inmigrantes entregan una carta abierta al Presidente Barack Obama, exigiendo que tome accion en los primeros 100 dias de su administracion y ponga un alto a las redadas, detenciones y deportaciones, y ponga en practica politicas humanitarias. La carta sera anunciada el 27 de enero y puede verla aqui. Para ver la lista de firmas, haga clic aqui.
Claiming Our Rights, Envisioning Our Future: Communities Organizing for Justice
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the 2008 National Conference for Immigrant & Refugee Rights. The full report (with photos!) is now available.
Gracias a todas y todos quien participaron y contribuyeron a la Conferencia Nacional por los Derechos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados en 2008. El reporte completo (con fotos!) esta disponible ahora.
This first annual report from the Human Rights Immigrant Community Action Network (HURRICANE) documents how the U.S. government is systematically violating the human rights of families, communities and workers. This report details over 100 stories of abuses and over 200 immigration raids from 2006 to 2007.
