BREAKING: In Face of Trump’s Threats, California is Doubling Down- Not Backing Down- on Sanctuary protections

For Immediate Release // Excuse Cross Posting // January 31st 2017 Contact: Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; BREAKING: In Face of Trump’s Threats, California is Doubling Down- Not Backing Down- on Sanctuary protections Landmark Legislation (SB54) Makes First Significant Step Forward Los Angeles, CA – On Tuesday morning, California Senate Bill 54 (SB54) was debated in…

NDLON Responds to President Trump’s Executive Action on Interior Enforcement: “¡Ni Un Paso Atrás!”

For Immediate Release // Please Excuse Cross Posting // Available Online Here January 25, 2017 Contact: Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; NDLON Responds to President Trump’s Executive Action on Interior Enforcement: “¡Ni Un Paso Atrás!” In reaction to the Executive Order on interior enforcement released today by President Donald Trump, NDLON Executive Director Pablo Alvarado issued…

Past as Prologue: The fight against the next Deporter-in-Chief must take place from the bottom up

For Immediate Release // Please Excuse Cross Posting January 21, 2017 Contact: Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; Past as Prologue:  The fight against the next Deporter-in-Chief must take place from the bottom up Los Angeles, CA – As President Donald J. Trump is sworn into office, immigrant rights activists and people all over the country are…

Coalition Provides Blueprint on How LA County Should Protect Immigrants

For Immediate Release // Please Excuse Cross Posting January 10, 2017 Contact: Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; Coalition Provides Blueprint on How LA County Should Protect Immigrants Groups Release Conclusions of Report on LASD Practices & Call on Sheriff and County Supervisors to Not Be Complicit in Trump’s Deportation Efforts Los Angeles, CA — On Tuesday,…

Interfaith and Community Leaders Convene a Posada To Seek Protection For Immigrants

For Immediate release // Media Advisory for December 22nd 2016 Contact: The Rev. Francisco Garcia, fgarcia608@gmail.com; Guillermo Torres, gtorres@gmail.com; Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; Interfaith and Community Leaders Convene a Posada To Seek Protection For Immigrants Los Angeles, CA– On Thursday evening, Interfaith leaders from across Los Angeles will convene an interfaith posada, to walk together in prayer…

Interfaith Leaders Commit to Provide Sanctuary for immigrants; Urge Government, Community, and Other Faith Leaders to Join Effort

For immediate release // Media Advisory for December 21st 2016 Contact: The Rev. Francisco Garcia, fgarcia608@gmail.com; Guillermo Torres, gtorres@gmail.com; Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; Interfaith Leaders Commit to Provide Sanctuary for immigrants; Urge Government, Community, and Other Faith Leaders to Join Effort   Los Angeles, CA– On Wednesday morning, December 21st interfaith leaders from across Los…

Legal Defense Fund Is Important First Step in Protecting Due Process For Immigrants

For Immediate Release // Excuse Cross Posting // December 19th 2016 Contact: Armando Carmona, armando@ndlon.org, (323) 250-3018 Legal Defense Fund Is Important First Step in Protecting Due Process For Immigrants Los Angeles – On Monday, the city of Los Angeles announced the creation of a $10 million dollar fund to “provide legal assistance for immigrants…

Day Laborer Network Statement on President-Elect Trump Labor Secretary Pick

For Immediate Release // Please Excuse Cross Posting December 8,  2016 Contact: Armando Carmona, 323-250-3018; armando@ndlon.org; Day Laborer Network Statement on Pres-Elect Trump Labor Secretary Pick Los Angeles— On Thursday, President- elect Trump announced the selection of Andy Puzder for Secretary of Labor, pending approval. Mr. Puzder is the CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.…