Energy of a Nation is the online immigration resource center of The Advocates for Human Rights, providing accurate, up-to-date information and resources for educators, advocates, and community members through fact sheets, curricula, quizzes, action alerts, policy updates, and immigration-related news and events.
The 3rd Annual Power in Diversity Leadership Conference will be held Jan. 27-29, 2012 at St. Cloud State University and will include a variety of workshops and keynote speakers, including Dr. Cornel West, Tim Wise and special guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Milem.
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding ICE’s Secure Communities program, there have been some recent positive developments on the issue of immigration detainers—a tool used by ICE and other DHS officials to identify potentially deportable individuals who are housed in jails or prisons nationwide. Local governments in New York, Illinois, California and now Washington D.C. have taken steps to limit their compliance with ICE detainers. Additionally, ICE has recently issued a new detainer form which provides more clarity to local law enforcement agencies.
The One Voice Minnesota (OVM) network is made up of individuals, organizations, groups, and institutions across Minnesota that are interested in helping their communities thrive and see diversity as an important element of positive growth. To learn more or get involved, click here.