A Message from the New Sanctuary Movement and NYIC
Ravi Ragbir is scheduled to be deported on Saturday, February 10. We need you to join the New Sanctuary Coalition and our allies for an emergency rally to show solidarity with Ravi and all immigrants at 9am on February 10 in Foley Square. This moment is urgent. This is bigger than any one case. ICE is escalating its attack on immigrants and only our movement can stop them. Bring your friends, your colleagues, your love and solidarity to demand a #NEWSANCTUARYCITY and show ICE that they cannot deport this movement.
Things are changing minute by minute. Ravi has a hearing on February 9th that could delay his deportation, but this rally will happen no matter what. For the most up to date developments about the rally on Saturday, text ISTANDWITHRAVI to 41411, follow us on Twitter (@NewSanctuaryNYC) and Facebook, and track the hashtags #IStandWithRavi and #NewSanctuaryCity.
DREAM for our New York: get on the bus Wednesday, February 7
On Wednesday, February 7, the NYIC is heading back to DC to demand a clean DREAM Act NOW! We need you to join us!
The bus will leave from our office in Midtown Manhattan (131 W. 33rd Street) at 6:00 a.m. and we will return by 11:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE Schedule for the day:
6:00 a.m.: Bus leaves NYIC office (131 W. 33rd Street)
11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Rally with groups from around the country on Capitol Hill
1:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Legislative visits and SIT-INS in Congressional offices
5:30 p.m.: Dinner on your own
6:00 p.m.: Bus departs DC
11:00 p.m.: Bus arrives NYC
Email fmadi@nyic.org for more information.
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Jericho Walk this Thursday, February 8
Please join us as the day before Ravi’s hearing to support him by doing what he loves. Join the New Sanctuary Coalition’s weekly Thursday Jericho Walk at 11 am at 26 Federal Plaza, to demand Jean Montrevil’s return, and Ravi’s freedom. Come together with faith leaders, immigration activists, and community members for this march in silence and prayer.
New Sanctuary Co-Founder receives the Bishop’s Cross
Last Sunday February 4, Ravi Ragbir, Co-Founder of the New Sanctuary Coalition was awarded The Bishop’s Cross from Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. The Bishop’s Cross is a rare honor given to individuals in recognition of “exceptional service to the Church and to the community it serves.”
