#immigrantrights — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #immigrantrights, aggregated by home.social.
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Meet the masc lesbian judge challenging the justice cis-tem with lived experience
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/texas-first-lesbian-latina-judge
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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/ali-forney-center-shelter-harlem
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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/ali-forney-center-shelter-harlem
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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/ali-forney-center-shelter-harlem
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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/ali-forney-center-shelter-harlem
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How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/ali-forney-center-shelter-harlem
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book talk: #RaidingTheHeartland
"Author #WilliamLopez documented the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (#ICE) raids on small and rural towns -- and the fallout for families and local economies. The book is based on his own field work in communities and workplaces."
https://www.c-span.org/program/book-tv/raiding-the-heartland/666302
#USpol #USpolitics #ICEraids #ICEdetentions #immigrantRights #immigrantWorkers #stateRepression #familySeparation #racializedCommunities #racializedPolicing #books @bookstodon
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Photos/Video from recent events:
08-02-2025 - Olympia - Rage Against the Regime, Olympia Capitol
08-02-2025 - Centralia - Rights for All! - (VIDEO CLIP) - George Washington Park
07-26-2025 - Olympia - Families First, Olympia Indivisible march, Olympia Capitol
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Photos/Video from recent events:
08-02-2025 - Olympia - Rage Against the Regime, Olympia Capitol
08-02-2025 - Centralia - Rights for All! - (VIDEO CLIP) - George Washington Park
07-26-2025 - Olympia - Families First, Olympia Indivisible march, Olympia Capitol
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Photos/Video from recent events:
08-02-2025 - Olympia - Rage Against the Regime, Olympia Capitol
08-02-2025 - Centralia - Rights for All! - (VIDEO CLIP) - George Washington Park
07-26-2025 - Olympia - Families First, Olympia Indivisible march, Olympia Capitol
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Photos/Video from recent events:
08-02-2025 - Olympia - Rage Against the Regime, Olympia Capitol
08-02-2025 - Centralia - Rights for All! - (VIDEO CLIP) - George Washington Park
07-26-2025 - Olympia - Families First, Olympia Indivisible march, Olympia Capitol
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#AmnestyInternational Condemns Trump Threat of 'Very Heavy Force' Against #MilitaryParade #Protesters
The #FarRight Republican president, warned the #HumanRights group, "is continuing to send a clear and chilling message: #dissent will be punished."
Jon Queally
Jun 12, 2025"The human rights advocacy group Amnesty International USA has issued a strong rebuke and warning in response to President Donald Trump's public threat to aim 'very heavy force' at law-abiding protesters voicing their constitutionally-protected #FreeSpeech during organized '#NoKings' protests scheduled for Saturday nationwide.
"In Tuesday remarks to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he didn't know of any planned protests timed to coincide with his $134-million parade, taking place on his birthday, but said if there are, 'these are people that hate our country.'
" 'For those people who want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force,' Trump said, making no distinction between peaceful demonstrators and those who might be more confrontational or even violent.
" 'Now is a good moment to remind President Trump that protesting is a human right and that his administration is obligated to respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly–not suppress them,' said Paul O'Brien, executive director of Amnesty International USA, in a statement on Wednesday.
"Trump's threat arrived after he overrode California Gov. Gavin Newsom to call up 4,000 National Guard troops in that state last weekend—and subsequently U.S. Marine forces—to confront large protests in Los Angeles that erupted in response to raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (#ICE) agents and the violent arrest of union leader #DavidHuerta, president of #SEIUCalifornia.
" 'The militarized response to protests, including the deployment of the #NationalGuard and the #Marines in #LosAngeles, further escalates tensions and is a chilling preview of even more human rights violations that could be coming,' warned O'Brien. 'The U.S. military is not trained or equipped to police civilians. It increases the risk of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and other violations of free expression and peaceful assembly. The Trump administration has already shown us that it will use any tool of the state, including ICE, police, and military forces to target #immigrants, #AsylumSeekers, #protesters, and anyone who dares to defend their rights.'
"Over 1,800 coordinated '#NoKings' protests are being organized for [#June14] to counter Trump's growing #authoritarianism and to coincide with the military parade Trump is throwing for himself in #WashingtonDC, at an estimated cost of $134 million.
"A new poll released Thursday shows a majority of Americans believe the parade is a waste of taxpayer money.
"Approximately 6 in 10 Americans also say Trump's parade is 'not a good use' of taxpayer funds, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That number of disapproving voters includes a number of people surveyed who have no particular criticism of the parade itself.
"Beyond the wasted cost, critics of the president warn that the more dangerous aspect of the parade is how the spectacle dovetails with Trump's broader authoritarianism, including his militarized response to dissent and weaponizing state power against his perceived political enemies.
" 'Make no mistake,' said Amnesty's O'Brien. 'President Trump’s response to protests has nothing to do with public safety. This is his administration’s way of stoking fear and suppressing opposition. By sending police, ICE, or the military into neighborhoods to silence voices calling for justice and human rights, President Trump is continuing to send a clear and chilling message: dissent will be punished.'
"Amnesty called for an immediate halt to Trump's 'militarized response' to public protest."
Listen / read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-heavy-force-military-parade-protesters#Resistance #NoKingsEvents #TrumpIsAFascist #Resist #ImmigrantRights #CriminalizingDissent #PunishingDissent #AuthoritarianRule
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Wells residents split on town's decision to pause agreement with ICE
Brad Rogers,WGME
Thu, May 22nd 2025WELLS (WGME) -- "This week, the Wells Police Department decided to freeze its partnership with ICE.
"The chief says it's in part because of a bill before the state legislature that would ban local police from working directly with ICE.
"The Wells Police Department is the only known department in Maine to sign a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE.
"But the police chief says they never intended to arrest immigrants.
" 'I'd like to reiterate that at no point was there ever any intent on doing proactive immigration enforcement,' Wells Police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam said.
"The now-frozen agreement set off alarms among Wells residents and seasonal businesses that rely on young people with visas to fill summer jobs, including those from Central and South America.
"CBS13 spoke with a young Venezuelan woman who is working in Wells on an H-2B visa. She says even though she's here legally, she doesn't like the idea of Wells police working with ICE agents.
"Neither does Judy Pettinga.
"The Wells Beach store owner says all this does is frighten foreign workers who are here legally."
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"A bill in Augusta would ban local law enforcement from working with ICE.
"#ACLU of Maine told the judiciary committee, 'The Trump administration is terrorizing immigrants and those perceived to be immigrants, regardless of their legal status.' "
#ResistICE #MaineResists #Gestapo
#Authoritarianism #AuthoritarianRule #ICERaids #ICESucks #USPol #MainePol #MaineNews #ImmigrantRights #HumanRightsViolations #HumanDecency -
[2/3] #PineTreeActivism Calendar
Events for May 10th & 11th, 2025Details confirmed as of May 8th
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]MAY 10, Sat 12:00-1:00PM (& every Sat) – #BlueHillME
Town Hall, 18 Union St
Join Us in Weekly Peaceful ProtestMAY 10, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – #MachiasME
16 O'Brien Ave, Veterans Memorial Triangle (bottom of College Hill)
Every Saturday Rally: Bring signs telling Susan Collins, Jared Golden, and Angus King what you need them to do to protect people in Washington County and to save democracy. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/778577/MAY 10, Sat 12-2:00PM (& every Sat) – #MillinocketME
Corner of Central and Penobscot
Peaceful Weekly Protest: Started early March 2025 with two people, this event gains every week. One of the older ongoing protests in Maine.MAY 10, Sat 12-1:00PM – #RocklandME
12-1:00PM: Chapman Park, 294 Main St (Park & Main)
Sing Songs of Resistance with The Audacity in Rockland – Patriots, Show Yourselves! Nonviolent Demonstration to Defend Democracy.
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/755899/MAY 10, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – #WaldoboroME
Rt1 & Main St (Park & Ride lot)
Join Us in Pro-Democracy ProtestMAY 10, Sat 12:30-1:30PM (& every Sat) – #BucksportME
Bucksport-Verona Bridge
Stand Out Against the Madness – dedicated weekly protestMAY 10, Sat 12:30-3:30PM – #PortlandME
First Parish UU Church, 425 Congress St
Faith-in-Action Community Forum – To provide clarity around current issues facing the immigrant community & offer guidance on how best to support those in need. Speakers & panelists, information tables, snacks. Co-sponsored: Maine #ImmigrantRights Coalition & Multifaith Justice Maine
https://firstparishportland.org/events/faith-in-action-community-forum-may-10-2025/MAY 10, Sat 1-2:00PM (& every Sat) – #PortlandME
Longfellow Square, Congress & State St
Longfellow Stand Out – #StopTheGenocide
Weekly stand-out in the heart of Portland: www.mvprights.org/events #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRightsMAY 10, Sat 1-5:00PM – #BelfastME
Belfast UU Church, 37 Miller St
#ResistanceFaire - Full program: http://bit.ly/4jbWRJf#MaineResists #MaineEvents #FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
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#Toolkit: #Protest #safety tips from #Greenpeace
"Protest is a powerful strategy to demand #justice. Greenpeace has been holding and supporting protests around the world for nearly 50 years. Because of this, we’ve received requests and messages asking for advice on protest tactics, digital, and physical security against #militarized #police forces. While we have compiled this from a US point of view where this Greenpeace team is based, we hope some of what is here is helpful beyond the US.
"We are continuously learning, learning from mistakes, learning from each other. The #activists that make up our Greenpeace community, also come from many protest practices and methods, including #Indigenous-led resistance to #FossilFuel #extraction, the #ImmigrantRights movement, the Movement for Black Lives, [#BLM] and others. We wanted to share some of our learnings so that you can join us in protests that demand systemic changes from fighting for #ClimateJustice to dismantling #WhiteSupremacy. We support you and are fighting with you.
"We want to acknowledge that there are many different types of protest tactics, and that this is not an exhaustive list. We also want to acknowledge that communities of color, especially Black communities and other non-Black Indigenous and communities of color, are policed differently than white communities.
"When we protest we have an opportunity to demand the world we need and to understand how the issues we face are interconnected. As we fight for environmental justice, we show up for racial justice, Indigenous rights, immigrant rights, disability rights and more. While this guide focuses on protests, even if you are not able to join us in the street you can support those who are protesting by providing supplies, donating to bail funds, providing rides, having important conversations with your coworkers, friends, families, and neighbors.
"Also, we want to remind you that we are not your lawyers. This is not legal advice, any tips contained here are only to assist you in thinking through how to engage in protest activity. We urge you to connect with your local organizing and legal community for additional support."
https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/toolkits/protest-safety-tips-from-greenpeace/
#DigitalFreeSpeech #ACAB #DirectAction #Fascism #CriminalizingDissent #WaterProtectors #ForestDefenders #EnvironmentalActivists #ClimateActivists #ClimateJustice #SilencingDissent #CorporateColonialism #EcoActivists #Censorship #HumanRightsViolations #Article20 #RightToProtest #SlowMarch #BigOilAndGas #SLAPPs
