This bill would enable all qualified state residents to apply for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license or identification card, regardless of immigrant status, while keeping our Commonwealth in full compliance with REAL ID requirements.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 crisis has underscored the impact of longstanding state and local involvement in deportations--undermining testing, treatment and contact tracing efforts in immigrant communities, and impeding access to court and police protection. State action is urgently needed to restore trust in our public institutions and ensure that everyone can seek medical care, emergency assistance, and protection without fear of deportation.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts TPS Committee has been organized in order to prepare TPS recipients for the future and to fight for Permanent Residency.
Read MoreMassachusetts Jobs with Justice (www.massjwj.net) is seeking a organizer to coordinate and carry out the overall work of the organization, including coalition building, campaigns, communications and administration of our community labor coalition in Massachusetts.
The Organizer will work with Jobs with Justice staff, partners, and activists to carry out the work of our organization and participate fully in the planning and implementation of our work-plan as outlined by our Steering and Executive Committee. The Organizer will work under the supervision of our Co-Directors based in our headquarters in Boston.
Read MorePresentation on options for first generation students to enter and pay for college.
Read MoreThese are the documents to download and print for a packet for a community walk in your neighborhood. Print one of each in the language you choose. All documents from other sources are directly linked.
Read MoreLegislative campaign to allow all qualified drivers a license regardless of immigration status.
Read MoreWe are devastated to let you know that our beloved friend, leader, and mentor to many, Eduardo Samaniego, has been detained and put into an immigration detention facility near Atlanta. He went to visit family and friends for some needed rest, but instead has been caught up in the unjust immigration system. We are going to need all hands on deck to #FreeEduardo and support him in every way that we can. Please sign onto a petition which is forthcoming and be ready for additional solidarity.
Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/emergency-fund-for-eduardo
#FreeEduardo #LiberarEduardo #AbolishICE #NoCreoEnFronteras
Read MoreThis short guide helps you to navigate the Suffolk County system to help your loved one and includes information on how to Find your loved one, How to add money to commissary account, How to create a telephone account, How to visit (Attorney visits, Consular visits, Clergy visits, Spiritual support visits), How to write letters
How to help your loved one in Suffolk Detention Center (Google doc, Portugese)
Read MoreThe information in this guide was researched by Mass. Jobs with Justice interns and volunteers. It reflects the immigrant populations throughout the state, but is by no means comprehensive -- we always welcome edits and suggestions.
Read MoreJulio Ramirez is a beloved and hardworking business owner, student, and dear friend who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on October 15, 2018. He is currently in detention at the Suffolk County ICE Detention Center (South Bay). Julio is originally from Guatemala but Massachusetts is his home. He has been living and contributing to Massachusetts for 14 years and is a law abiding member of our community.
Read MoreSiham Byah—beloved community member, activist, and single mother—was detained by ICE for two months and subsequently deported back to her birth country of Morocco at the end of 2017 and her son remains in DCF custody in Massachusetts We stand in solidarity with her friends and acquaintances from Justice4Siham, FaceBook to reunite her with her son.
Read MoreThe Springfield “Welcoming Community Trust Ordinance” is an Ordinance that was introduced and voted on at Monday’s council meeting. Passed by city council, it prevents city officials from working with ICE, and provides officers the discretion to allow residents who are pulled over for driving without a license to have a friend or family member pick up the vehicle instead of sending it to impound.
Press: https://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/11/springfield_council_approves_w.html
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