In reaction to the decision not to indict Darren Wilson, Marisa Franco, lead organizer of the #not1more campaign for the National Day Laborer Organizing Network issued the following statement: “Last night completed a circle of tragedy and travesty. Darren Wilson killed Michael Brown in broad daylight, but his protectors used the thick of night to…
For immediate releaseContact: B. Loewe, NDLON, 773.791.4668, bloewe@ndlon.org Grassroots Groups React to President’s Executive Action on Immigration In reaction to the President’s executive action on immigration, immigrant rights leaders issued the following statements: Maris Franco, Lead Organizer of the #Not1More Campaign for NDLON, “If today is defining, it’s is in the breakthrough of directly impacted communities and grassroots…
for immediate releaseContact: B. Loewe, NDLON, 773.791.4668, bloewe@ndlon.org NDLON Reaction to Executive Action: The only se community is an organized one. In reaction to the President’s executive action on immigration, Pablo Alvarado, Executive Director of NDLON, issued the following statement: “The President’s speech tonight is a testament to the power and determination of migrants who…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Religious & Immigrant Leaders to President: 5 Million Is Not Enough Christian, Jewish and immigrant leaders stress urgency for President to use his full legal authority for broad, inclusive action on immigration Click here to listen to PRESS TELECONFERENCE AUDIO WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama prepares to make…
For immediate release Contact: B. Loewe, NDLON, 773.791.4668, bloewe@ndlon.org NDLON reaction to mixed messages as anticipation builds. As leaks trickle out about the President’s plans to announce a change in deportation policy, reports have surfaced that the White House is turning to familiar allies to defend the policy shift regardless of its substance.…
For immediate release // excuse cross-postingContact: B. Loewe, NDLON, 773.791.4668, bloewe@ndlon.org NDLON: Less Leaks, More Action from White House Support for Senate Bill Can Start with Including its Beneficiaries in Executive Action In reaction to rumors reported by Fox News and the New York Times and comments during the White House Press Briefing, Pablo…
President’s Comments Must Be Followed by Immediate Action This weekend on Face the Nation, President Obama told his interviewer, “We’re deporting people who shouldn’t be deported.” In response to the comments, Pablo Alvarado, Executive Director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network issued the following: “The President’s statements show a new recognition…
for immediate release // excuse cross-postingContact: B. Loewe, NDLON, 773.791.4668 President Must Decide to Act Immigrants Continue to Demand Equal Rights, End to Deportations In response to the 2014 midterm election results, Pablo Alvarado, Executive Director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network issued the following statement: President Obama must decide whether to continue…
for immediate release // excuse cross-posting Contact: B. Loewe, NDLON, 773.791.4668 Fact: President Has Authority and Responsibility to Act on ImmigrationInhumane Immigration Policy Requires Executive Reforms Not Electoral Triangulation In anticipation of political analysis of the impact of today’s elections on immigration policy, Pablo Alvarado, executive director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network…
Yesterday, for the first time, Janet Napolitano revealed her perspective on how the decision to do DACA was made in 2012. Today, Buzzfeed is reporting that the President is set to receive final recommendations from his current Secretary of Homeland Security about expected changes in deportation policies. In reaction, Pablo Alvarado the Executive Director for…