As we had feared, our friend and colleague Ravi Ragbir, leader of the New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City was detained today when he checked in this morning at the ICE office at 26 Federal Plaza. We are shaken by the news, but are not yet ready to give up. Below is … [Read more...] about Help free Ravi and stop his deportation!
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Jan. 18: National Day of Fasting and Witness for Fair Food
On January 18, 2018, faith leaders allied with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers will fast and demonstrate outside of Wendy's restaurants across the country in solidarity with farmworkers' struggle for dignity, respect, and basic human rights in the fields. The national … [Read more...] about Jan. 18: National Day of Fasting and Witness for Fair Food
Jan. 18: Micah Faith Table Lunch with Rev. Dr. Karyn Carlo
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Time: 12 noon-2 pm Location: Riverside Church, Room 10T, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 The Micah Institute Luncheon for January will be held on Thursday January 18, 2018 at Riverside Church room 10T at 12 noon. Featured speaker … [Read more...] about Jan. 18: Micah Faith Table Lunch with Rev. Dr. Karyn Carlo
Solidarity Vigil Against Deportation
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018 Time: 9 am-12 noon Location: Foley Square, 111 Worth St, New York, New York 10013 New York City families deserve dignity and respect. Each day, dozens of New Yorkers facing deportation must check-in with ICE Officers at 26 Federal Plaza. When … [Read more...] about Solidarity Vigil Against Deportation
Snow Day Calls to Congress for Salvadoran TPS Protection
Dear Friends, The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs estimates that 1 in 7 Salvadorans in New York City is here on Temporary Protected Status. Please join the New York State Interfaith Coalition for Immigration Reform, The Micah Institute, and Church World Service TODAY … [Read more...] about Snow Day Calls to Congress for Salvadoran TPS Protection
