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>From Ground Zero to U.S. –Mexico Border – Anti-Immigrant Racism Still
Clear Exists!
In This Issue:
1) NISN Statement
2) ADC Denounces Islamophobia
3) GOP and 14th Amendment
4) NDLON Sign-On
5) News on Militarizing U.S.-Mexico Border
6) 10/2 One Nation Working Together
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Statement from National Immigrant Solidarity Network
Regarding the Islamophobia, Obama’s Failed Promises on Immigrant Rights
and It’s Rapid Militarization of U.S.-Mexico Border
The recent ultra-racist right wing’s hateful and Islamophobic rhetoric
over the proposed Park51 Community Center in Lower Manhattan (the so-called “
Ground Zero Mosque”) and the Muslim faith in general; the Republican racist
anti-immigrant campaigns to call to end the 14th Amendment birthright
citizenships—mainly against the Latino undocumented immigrants and their
children; and the Democratic-party led U.S. Congress passing multi-million
dollars
funding on militarizing the U.S.-Mexico border, once again clearly shows
the deep-loot of racism in our society—regardless if Republican or
Democrats in the Congress, in the issue of racism, sexism, homophobia,
Islamophobia
and anti-immigrants--they’re the same.
With U.S. war and occupation in Afghanistan--as well as fake “withdraw”
from Iraq--getting deeper and desperate; with rich (mainly white) getting
more richer, poor getting more poor; the decline and fall of the U.S. economy
is unavoidable—Internationally, U.S. will desperately invade, occupy and
steal other countries wealth; while domestically will deeper exploit the
poorest poor (mainly immigrants and people of colors) on the same time blaming
them all the problem to justify the exploitation.
We need NOW the ever rise up to fight against the racism and injustice, we
should all actively linking our issues with different other struggles:
wars in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine & Korea with
sweatshops exploitation in Asia as well as in Los Angeles, New York;
international arm sales and WTO, FTAA, NAFTA & CAFTA with AIDS, hunger, child
labors and child solider; as well as multinational corporations and economic
exploitation with racism and poverty at home—in order we can win the
struggle together in this critical moment of time!
Lee Siu Hin
National Coordinator
National Immigrant Solidarity Network
Call to Action! One Nation Working Together -- March on Washington DC!
October 2, 2010 Washington DC _http://www.onenationworkingtogether.org_
(http://www.onenationworkingtogether.org/)
On October 2, U.S. local and national peace organizations will be a vital
part of the coalition of progressive organizations marching in D.C. as One
Nation Working Together!
The last 18 months have been tough for the anti-war/peace movement.
Progressive activism has been muffled and the hundreds of thousands we were
able
to turn out in the past have stayed home. All of that is about to change!
The rise of the Tea Party movement and profound disappointment with the
slow pace of real change has slapped many people in the face. They are waking
up from a post election daze to the realization that it takes a movement
to make change happen. In this context, a new initiative called One Nation
Working Together has emerged.
National Immigrant Solidarity Network had decided to endorse the call and
encourage immigrant rights, peace, youth, labor and community activists
from different faith and ethnic groups to come to Washington DC at October
2nd!
Other major endorsing organizations includes: The NAACP, 1199 SEIU, the
National Council of La Raza, Green for All, Center for Community Change and
the United States Student Association initiated this campaign, and more than
150 other national and local groups have already signed on. The growing
list of participating organizations includes United for Peace and Justice,
Veterans For Peace, Peace Action, US Labor Against the War, Code Pink, Voices
for Creative Nonviolence, Progressive Democrats of America, United
National Antiwar Committee, National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance and
other
peace groups. Labor participation includes the AFL-CIO, AFT, SEIU, CWA,
Transport Workers Union, Unite/HERE, UFCW and others. Some of the other
national organizations that are part of this effort are: USAction,
Rainbow/PUSH
Coalition, Campaign for America's Future, National Action Network, Center
for American Progress, Jewish Funds for Justice, and more!
Now is the time to commit to making this mobilization and emerging local
and national coalitions a success! See you in Washington DC at October 2nd!
ADC Denounces Islamophobia - Calls for National Unity
Washington, DC August 23, 2010
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) denounces the
hateful and Islamophobic rhetoric over the course of the past few weeks which
is
aimed in particular at the proposed Park51 Community Center in Lower
Manhattan and the Muslim faith in general. The Community Center will feature
recreational programs and services for all community members regardless of
religious affiliation or faith – in fact, an interfaith Center. The Center
does have a prayer room, yet this alone does not define the true character
of the building. Islamophobic elements opposing the Center have wrongly
branded it as a “mosque at ground zero,” and used their hateful rhetoric to
preempt the construction of the much-needed facility. The facts are that
the Center is NOT at “ground zero;” and, in any event, even if it were, we
must not forget that many Muslims were also victims (as passengers on the
planes, workers at the World Trade Center, and first responders) of 9/11.
Muslims in the United States have been further victimized by simply being
of the Islamic faith, an un-American and shameful tactic that fans the
flames of hatred, ignorance, and bigotry.
As the New York City Mayor, the Honorable Michael Bloomberg, said, "We
would betray our values and play into our enemies' hands if we were to treat
Muslims differently than anyone else." As Americans, we should not allow
misinformation and hatred to deprive private citizens of the right to build
a house of worship or a community center on private property. ADC adds
that in the face of the ongoing misinformation and hateful campaigns, silence
is not an option.
ADC, a non-sectarian and non-partisan civil rights and civil liberties
organization, is comprised of members that practice all faiths -- including
Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The Constitution has enumerated rights for
all citizens of this great Nation, and religious neutrality has inspired
the free exercise of every religion. The basic fundamental rights granted by
the First Amendment apply to all Americans, regardless of race, religion
or national origin. Denying an individual his or her right to practice
religion is not only unconstitutional, but also un-American. Denying the
development of the Park51 Community Center is the type of activity the
founding
fathers of this Nation hoped would not occur after the ratification of the
Bill of Rights and the First Amendment, as such rights extend to developers
and owners of the Park51 Community Center in lower Manhattan.
The use of hate tactics is not limited to the Park51 development plan.
Over the course of the past year there has been a substantial increase in the
number of political candidates using Islamophobic tactics in an effort to
leverage votes, and use such tactics as a platform to enhance their
political visibility. Such hate-filled strategies once identified African
Americans, Jewish Americans, and other communities as scapegoats to further
political aims. Such political demagoguery, plain and simple, is nothing
short
of racist, xenophobic, and unacceptable; and it is counterproductive to
American values and Constitutional rights.
The sad reality is that currently the only form of permissible racism and
prejudice is that targeting Arabs and Muslims. Many campaigns are
vilifying Muslim and Arab Americans. ADC asks that all national and local
community organizations speak up against such hateful and ardent
discrimination,
and not partake in actions that are aimed at dividing us internally as a
Nation.
We as Americans are at a moment in history where unity and tolerance is
needed now more than ever. The economic status has left millions in this
nation living below poverty guidelines, and many of them homeless. Cities in
the Midwest, such as Detroit, have experienced the closing down of
factories, schools and learning institutions. Some cities have unemployment
rates
exceeding 20% while other cities cannot afford to offer basic governmental
services, such as collecting trash, providing transportation, and
maintaining public property. Economic crisis compels our Nation to galvanize
and
work collaboratively toward a common goal, instead of turning against one
another.
It is those economic issues that affect millions of Americans and have a
direct impact on their lives. The politicization of issues such as the
Park51 Community Center, and the vilification of Muslim and Arab Americans,
are
not in the best interest of our Country; on the contrary, they are
inimical to our Nation’s domestic and international standings. We believe that
as
a Nation we should and must domestically invest our energy on the "war on
drugs," and on a sustained effort to create jobs and improve our economy.
Racism and prejudice, in whatever form, cannot be tolerated. The United
States is built upon its people’s rich diversity and multiculturalism, and
Islam has long been a part of that American social mosaic. Therefore,
Islamophobia must be wholly rejected and opposed. Americans, of all faiths
and
backgrounds, should be free to practice their faith without fear and
prejudice, as safeguarded by the First Amendment, and devoid of political
demagoguery.
Past NISN News Digests
_September - October 2009_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/News/Sep-Oct09NewsAlert.html) | _Spring
2010_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/News/Spring10NewsAlert.html)
_May - June 2009_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/News/May-June09NewsAlert.html) | _March -
April 2009_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/News/March-April09NewsAlert.html) |
_January - February 2009_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/News/Jan-Feb09NewsAlert.html) | _November
- December
2008_ (http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/News/Nov-Dec08NewsAlert.html)
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Useful Immigrant Resources on Detention and Deportation
Face Sheet: _Immigration Detention--Questions and Answers_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/detq&aflier.pdf) (Dec, 2008) by:
_http://www.thepoliticsofimmigration.org_
(http://www.thepoliticsofimmigration.org/)
Thanks for GREAT works from Detention Watch Network (DWN) to compiled the
following information, please visit DWN website:
_http://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org_ (http://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/)
_Tracking ICE's Enforcement Agenda_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/4.%20Tracking%20ICE%20Enforcement%20Agenda.doc)
_Real Deal fact sheet on detention_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/5.%20Real%20Deal%20fact%20sheet%20on%20detention.pdf)
_Real Deal fact sheet on border_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/6.%20Real%20Deal%20fact%20sheet%20on%20border.pdf)
- _From Raids to Deportation-A Community Resource Kit_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/39.%20From%20Raids%20to%20Deportation--A%20Com
munity%20Resource%20Kit.pdf)
- Know Your Rights in the Community (_English_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/40.%20Know%20your%20Rights%20in%20Community%20--%20Eng
lish.pdf) , _Spanish_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/41.%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20in%20Community%20--%20Spanish.pdf)
)
- _Know Your Rights in Detention_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/42.%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20in%20Detention.pdf)
- _Pre-Raid Community Safety Plan_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/43.%20Pre%20Raid%20Community%20Safety%20Plan.pdf)
- _Raids to Deportation Map_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/44.%20Raids%20to%20Deportation%20Map.pdf)
- _Raids to Deportation Policy Map_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/Documents/DWN/45.%20Raids%20to%20Deportation%20Policy%20Map.pdf)
More on Immigration Resource Page
_http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/resource.htm_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/resource.htm)
Useful Handouts and Know Your Immigrant Rights When Marches
Immigrant Marches / Marchas de los Inmigrantes
(By ACLU)
EN ESPAÑOL
_Acerca de la Union Americana de Libertades Civiles_
(http://www.aclu.org/immigrants/espanol/index.html)
Immigrants and their supporters are participating in marches all over the
country to protest proposed national legislation and to seek justice for
immigrants. The materials available here provide important information about
the rights and risks involved for anyone who is planning to participate in
the ongoing marches.
If government agents question you, it is important to understand your
rights. You should be careful in the way you speak when approached by the
police, FBI, or INS. If you give answers, they can be used against you in a
criminal, immigration, or civil case.
The ACLU's publications below provide effective and useful guidance in
several languages for many situations. The brochures apprise you of your legal
rights, recommend how to preserve those rights, and provide guidance on
how to interact with officials.
IMMIGRATION
_Know Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/kyr_english.pdf)
| _Conozca Sus Derechos Frente A Los Agentes Del Orden Público_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/immigration_kyr_spanish.pdf)
ACLU of Massachusetts - Your Rights And Responsibilities If You Are
Contacted By The Authorities _English_ (http://www.aclum.org/pdf/bustcard.pdf)
|
_Spanish_ (http://www.aclu-nj.org/downloads/BustcardSpanish.pdf) |
_Chinese_ (http://www.aclum.org/pdf/bustcard.pdf)
ACLU of Massachusetts - _What to do if stopped and questioned about your
immigration status on the street, the subway, or the bus_
(http://www.aclum.org/pdf/Operation%20Safe%20Commute.pdf)
| _Que hacer si Usted es interrogado en el tren o autobus acerca de su
estatus inmigratorio_
(http://www.aclum.org/pdf/Operation_Safe_Commute_SPANISH.pdf)
ACLU of South Carolina - _How To Deal With A 287(g)_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/immigration_287g_english.pdf)
| _Como Lidiar Con Una 287(g)_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/immigration_287g_spanish.pdf)
ACLU of Southern California - _What to Do If Immigration Agents or Police
Stop You While on Foot, in Your Car, or Come to Your Home_
(http://www.aclu-sc.org/attach/k/kyr_immigration_en.pdf)
| _Qué Hacer Si Agentes de Inmigración o la Policía lo Paran Mientras Va
Caminando, lo Detienen en su Auto o Vienen a su Hogar_
(http://www.aclu-sc.org/attach/k/kyr_immigration_sp.pdf)
ACLU of Washington - Brochure for Iraqis: What to Do If the FBI or Police
Contact You for Questioning _English_
(http://www.aclu-wa.org/detail.cfm?id=200) | _Arabic_
(http://aclu-wa.org/detail.cfm?id=354)
ACLU of Washington - _Your Rights at Checkpoints at Ferry Terminals_
(http://www.aclu-wa.org/library_files/FerryCheckpointsEng%206-08.pdf)
| _Sus Derechos en Puestos de Control en las Terminales de
Transbordadores_
(http://www.aclu-wa.org/library_files/FerryCheckpointsSpan%206-08.pdf)
LABOR / FREE SPEECH
_Immigrant Protests - What Every Worker Should Know: _
(http://www.nilc.org/ce/nilc/protests_what_every_worker_should_know.pdf)
| _Manifestaciones de los Inmigrantes - Lo Que Todo Trabajador Debe Saber_
(http://www.nilc.org/ce/nilc/protests_what_every_worker_should_know_sp.pdf)
PROTESTERS
ACLU of Florida Brochure - _The Rights of Protesters_
(http://www.aclufl.org/PDFs/right_to_protest_brochure.pdf)
| _Los Derechos de los Manifestantes_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/acluprotestbrochuresp1.pdf)
STUDENTS
Washington State - _Student Walkouts and Political Speech at School_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/studentwalkouts20060503.pdf)
| _Huelgas Estudiantiles y Expresión Política en las Escuelas_
(http://www.aclu.org/pdfs/immigrants/studentwalkouts20060503_spanish.pdf)
_California Students: Public School Walk-outs and Free Speech_
(http://www.aclu-sc.org/attach/k/KYRCAStudentProtestsEnglish.pdf)
| _Estudiantes de California: Marchas o Huelgas y La Libertad de Expresión
en las Escuelas Públicas_
(http://www.aclu-sc.org/attach/k/KYRCAStudentProtestsSpanish.pdf)
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