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Tucson Grassroots Groups Launch Campaign to Document Immigration-Police Collaboration Abuses
October 2, 2010 - Coalicion de Derechos Humanos, NNIRR
Local grassroots organizations in Tucson launch a community-wide campaign to report collaboration between local and state law enforcement and the Border Patrol. | Sigue en español.

Who's Responsible for the Massacre of Migrants?
September 27, 2010 - arnoldo garcia, NNIRR
On Tuesday, August 24, 2010, devastating news reports began trickling out about a horrific massacre of some 72 international migrants that took place in Mexico.

$600m Border Security Bill
September 13, 2010 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Obama and Congress increase border militariztion, ensuring more migrant deaths and rights abuses

Street Vendors to Protest Attack of Pregnant Woman Vendor
September 10, 2010 - Rafael Samanez, VAMOS Unidos
VAMOS Unidos, a NYC street vendors organization, will protest attack on their members by NYC officers

Human Rights Protests Interrupt Scheduled Raids on First Day of SB 1070
August 31, 2010 - NDLON, NNIRR
Human rights protests interrupted scheduled raids on first day of SB 1070. Sheriff retaliated with targeted wrongful arrest of Salvador Reza, Puente movement leader. At initial hearing prosecutor and judge agree, “I can find no probable cause” for this arrest.

Community groups continue protests against SB1070, all immigration police collaboration
August 29, 2010 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Judge Bolton’s ruling yesterday temporarily halting select provisions of Arizona’s SB1070 is a good start, reflecting the ardent demand of the community-led movement to defeat the controversial legislation. The mobilizations in cities around the country to protest SB1070 on the date of its enactment take on new urgency.

Vigil for Peace, Against Hatred: Solidarity for shooting victims at Southwest Workers Union
August 16, 2010 - Southwest Workers Union, NNIRR
Support Southwest Workers Union after members were targeted in a violent drive-by shooting that left one young college intern in critical condition.

Alarming Border Death Count Continues Unabated and Ignored: Arizona Recovered Remains Reach 153
August 15, 2010 - Coalicion de Derechos Humanos, NNIRR
The number of human remains recovered on the Arizona-Sonora border since October 1, 2009 has reached 153, reports the Tucson-based Coalición de Derechos Humanos. Fifteen years and more than 2,000 deaths later, there is no end in sight to the unnecessary carnage on the U.S.-México border.

Immigrant Community Groups Arrive in Detroit to Say Another World Is Here!
July 22, 2010
30 member groups of NNIRR participate in U.S. Social Forum in Detroit

Migrant Trail Walk Arrives in Tucson
June 11, 2010 - Coalicion de Derechos Humanos (posted by arnoldo garcia), CDH/nnirr
56 participants complete final day of 75-mile journey through Sonoran desert

Resistance Against SB1070 Escalates: Massive National Mobilization in Phoenix on May 29, 2010
June 10, 2010 - Arnoldo Garcia for NDLON media alert, NNIRR
Media Briefing Call on SB1070 and National March on Phoenix on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST

Massive ICE Sweep Terrorizes AZ Communities
April 16, 2010 - Cathi Tactaquin, NNIRR
NNIRR members call on Administration to suspend ICE operations and investigate abuses

Community Groups Decry Massive ICE Raid in AZ
April 15, 2010 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
National media conference to denounce massive ICE raids carried out against immigrant communities in AZ

Community Demands Answers from Obama Administration
April 14, 2010 - Kat Rodriguez, Coalicion de Derechos Humanos
Media release on massive ICE raids in AZ from Coalicion de Derechos Humanos

Immigration Blueprint Reveals Challenges
March 20, 2010 - NNIRR
Immigration reform blueprint by Schumer & Graham points to difficult road ahead for decent, fair immigration reform

200+ Orgs Appeal to Obama to Suspend Enforcement for Census 2010
March 9, 2010 - Cathi Tactaquin, NNIRR
More than 200 organizations nationwide ask Pres. Obama and Sec. Napolitano to halt enforcement activities for the Census.

Indigenous Elders Singled Out for New Round of Federal Condemnations on Texas-Mexico Border
January 5, 2010 - Margo Tamez, Lipan Apache Women Defense [posted by Laura Rivas, NNIRR]
Feds Want More Land to Put 'Holes' in Border Wall for Commercial Users. Native American & Traditional Peoples' Lands Targeted for Surveys.

Immigrant Groups Call for Immigration Reform That Recognizes Dignity & Human Rights of Immigrants
December 17, 2009 - Colin Rajah, NNIRR

Berkeley Officials Pass Migrants Day Resolution, Urge U.S. Government to Ratify Migrants Rights Convention
December 16, 2009 - Laura Rivas, NNIRR

Climate Justice & Immigrant Rights Statement Calls for Human Rights Protection of Communities Displaced by Climate Change
December 11, 2009 - Colin Rajah, NNIRR

Coalition Urges Improved Conditions at Reeves and Demands Accountability for Abuses
December 10, 2009 - NNIRR, Grassroots Leadership, Southwest Workers Union, ACLU-TX
Demonstration at GEO Group Draws Attention to Ongoing Human Rights Violations and Abuses Reported at RCDC; Vigil Scheduled for Saturday's Anniversary of Uprising- December 12th.

Migrant-led People's Forum Challenges Governments on Human Rights Abuses
October 30, 2009 - Colin Rajah, NNIRR / MRI
4th People's Global Action on Migration, Development and Human Rights criticizes governments summit for not addressing critical conditions migrants face and exacerbating abuses against them.

NNIRR Board Member Bill Chandler honored as 2009 Purpose Prize Fellow
October 30, 2009 - Alisha Johnson, MIRA: Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance [posted by Laura Rivas, NNIRR]
Bill Chandler, NNIRR Board Member and Director of MIRA, was honored as 2009 Purpose Prize Fellow, awarded for using experience and creativity to solve long-standing social problems.

NNIRR releases "Guilty by Immigration Status"
October 6, 2009 - HURRICANE, NNIRR
Report reveals immigration policing causes pattern of abuses and rights violations against families, workers, communities.

G-20 Tried by International Tribunal in Pittsburgh
September 20, 2009 - Jen Soriano, Grassroots Global Justice (GGJ)
Grassroots leaders convene own summit on policies' impact on communities.

Thousands March in Phoenix Protesting Arpaio
February 28, 2009 - Bea Lowe, National Day Laborer Network, NNIRR
5,000 people marched in Phoenix to press for the ouster of Sheriff Arpaio: "Arpaio is not my America."

Zach de la Rocha Calls on Fans to March in Phoenix
February 20, 2009 - NDLON
Famous lead singer joins thousands to denounce Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s intimidation and humiliation

Immigrant Rights Supporters Urge Obama to End Raids
January 28, 2009 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Thousands Sign Letter to Obama for Changes in Immigration Enforcement in the First 100 Days of New Administration

Over 3,500 sign Open Letter to Pres. Obama
January 25, 2009 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Immigrant rights groups delivered an "Open Letter to Pres. Obama" calling for action in first 100 days of.

Dear Pres. Obama: Open a New Era in the History of Immigrant America
January 21, 2009 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Thousands call on Obama to stop punishing immigrants: end raids, and suspend all detentions and deportations.

Community Groups Call on Reduction of Military Budget
January 1, 2009 - Grassroots Global Justice (GGJ)
Communities call on Michele Obama to urge Administration to reduce military budget and stop further loss of life.

Lipan Apache to President Obama: Stop Border Wall Construction
December 21, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Lipan Apache Women Defense urge President Obama to halt construction of border wall, stop illegal seizures of communities’ properties, uphold and respect rights of Indigenous people.

NNIRR Calls for End to Immigration Raids
December 17, 2008 - Laura Rivas, NNIRR
On Int. Migrants Day, immigrant rights groups call for end to immigration raids, adoption of humanitarian policies for immigrants.

Human Rights Concerns on Appointment of Janet Napolitano as DHS Secretary
November 21, 2008 - Pedro Rios, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
AFSC emphasizes urgency to move away from failed border policies and prioritize human rights in DHS Secretary appointment.

Communities Call For End to ICE Raids, Detentions and Deportations
October 15, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
NNIRR along with community partners and leaders held a national media briefing to denounce the impact of immigration raids and called for ending all raids, detentions and deportations.

Bay Area Groups Call on Wells Fargo to Evict AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio
September 17, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
San Francisco Bay Area community and immigrant rights groups call on Wells Fargo Bank to stop leasing offices to Maricopa County Offices, where the notorious Sheriff Joe Arpaio sits.

Immigrant Workers Gain Key Assurance from DHS: No Checkpoints Along Evacuation Routes from Gustav
August 31, 2008 - New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice, NOWCRJ
The New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice gained the assurances for safe passage of immigrant workers from DHS, just as mandatory evacuations began across the Gulf Coast.

ICE Preparing Ominous Raid in Mississippi
August 26, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
The Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) reports a series of preparations by ICE on the Gulf Coast of yet another worksite raid.

Communities Organize to Support Guest-Workers' Hunger Strike
June 9, 2008 - Colin Rajah
On June 11th, 2008, communities organized actions around the country, to support Indian guest-workers demands to the US Attorney General to grant them “continued presence” under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

Groups Demand Justice for Guest Workers on Hunger Strike
May 26, 2008 - Hamid Khan and Alexis Mazon, NNIRR
The Coalición de Derechos Humanos and South Asian Network joined hundreds of organizations in expressing resounding support for Indian immigrant guest-workers currently on a hunger strike in front of the White House.

Indian labor trafficking survivors to launch hunger strike near White House
May 13, 2008 - Stephen Boykewich, New Orleans Workers Center for Racial Justice - NOWCRJ
Indian labor trafficking survivors launch hunger strike in view of the White House to demand legal protections under US law, Congressional hearings.

Open for Business, Closed to the Public: People's Summit Responds to "Three Amigos" Agenda
April 22, 2008 - Jessica Walker-Beaumont, People's Summit
With the 4th Security & Prosperity Partnership (SPP) Summit shrouded in secrecy and pushing towards the same direction as NAFTA, the People's Summit gathered to dialogue about how what is being discussed by the "3 amigos" impacts our daily lives.

Protestors to Drown out Bush Trade Talk with Cultural Resistance: Black and Immigrant residents reject the “Three Amigos”
April 19, 2008 - Jessica Walker-Beaumont, New Orleans Peoples Summit
On the eve of the arrival of Bush, Calderón and Harper for a major summit in New Orleans, Black and immigrant residents will unite for a demonstration of cultural resistance to shed light on the disastrous policies that have displaced both communities.

People's Summit of Grassroots, National and International Groups in New Orleans Challenge the Legitimacy of President's Bush's Summit
April 17, 2008 - Jessica Walker-Beaumont, New Orleans Peoples Summit
30 local, national and international organizations will host the New Orleans People's Summit: Our Response to NAFTA Expansion, beginning April 20 in New Orleans

COURT RULES SECRETARY CHERTOFF VIOLATING THE LAW IN BUILDING BORDER WALL
March 7, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
In a 32-page decision issued today, a federal judge in Brownsville ruled that Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff violated federal law in his rush to build several hundred miles of border fencing in Southern Texas.

U.N. Expert on Migrant Rights Slams U.S. Violations of the Human Rights of Migrants
March 7, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
Today, Jorge Bustamante, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants (SR), presented a scathing report on the abuses being perpetrated against migrants in the United States to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The SR found that “the United States has failed to adhere to its international obligations to make the human rights of the 37.5 million migrants living in the country a national priority, using comprehensive and coordinated national policy based on clear international obligations.” The SR reports that the human rights violations impacted undocumented and documented migrants alike, as well as U.S. citizens. Full report at: http://www.nnirr.org/resources/docs/SRReportOnUSMigrants-A-HRC-7-12-Add2.pdf

All Media Tele-Conference with Lipan Apache Community on Stopping Land Grab and Border Wall
February 6, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia, NNIRR
On Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. PST, 1:00 p.m. CST, 2:00 p.m. EST the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law with NNIRR is sponsoring an all-media telephonic conference to discuss Dr. Eloisa Tamez's lawsuit to stop the Dept. of Homeland Security's attempts to confiscate her Lipan Apache ancestral lands for the controversial border wall.

Indigenous Communities Call on Homeland Security to Stop Border Land Grab, Protect Property and Human Rights
January 7, 2008 - Arnoldo Garcia
On Monday, January 7, 2008 at 10:00 am PST a coalition of individual property owners, their legal representatives along with Native American and border community leaders will hold a national telephonic media conference and briefing (see call-in number information below) to announce their intent to fight the Department of Homeland Security's threatened seizure of their property along the United States-Mexico border. DHS is attempting to use its powers of eminent domain in order to illegally seize private lands and build the controversial border security wall.

NEWS RELEASE: National Immigrant Rights Organization Issues Scathing Report on Human Rights Violations in U.S.
December 18, 2007 - Colin Rajah

STATEMENT: Human Security & Migrant Rights Now! International Migrants Day Statement 2007
December 17, 2007 - Colin Rajah

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