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.
Join the City of Brooklyn Park at this fun-filled event to educate people, provide resources and celebrate the diverse cultures living in the city. Food, fun, dancing, music, entertainment and prizes! Taste a variety of food for just $0.50 each item. FREE admission.
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.