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At a legislative hearing in New Hampshire, AFSC staff and other immigrant rights advocates spoke out against a bill that would require local police to act as immigration enforcement agents. Photo: AFSC/New Hampshire |
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Hi Friend,
Thank you to the thousands of people who contacted Congress to oppose the Trump administration's plans for mass deportations this week! Immigrants are a vital part of who we are as a community—friends, family members, neighbors, and leaders. Together, we make our communities stronger. As a Quaker organization, AFSC believes everyone should be treated with respect and human dignity. If you haven’t already, please help us urge lawmakers to uphold our values. Tell Congress to stop deportations today!
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Trump's actions on immigration explained
By Amy Gottlieb
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made several changes to immigration policies that will endanger the lives of millions of immigrants, violate their rights, and devastate families and communities. Here’s what you need to know about the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. immigration system. Continue reading.
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A victory in the struggle for safe, healthy housing By Foluke Nunn
For years, Millennia Housing Management has gotten federal money to rent to low-income families while forcing tenants to live in dangerous conditions. Since 2018, AFSC has been supporting Millennia tenants in Atlanta—and eventually, across the U.S.—to demand changes. After years of advocacy, we scored a huge victory: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has banned Millennia from getting federal contracts for five years. Now, the company must sell its HUD-subsidized properties. Read more.
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6 takeaways from Trump’s inauguration and executive orders
By Aura Kanegis
In his inaugural address, President Trump laid out an agenda that threatens to further harm marginalized groups, undermine rights and civil liberties, accelerate climate change, and more. Soon after, he signed a series of executive orders to begin implementing these threats. As a Quaker organization that believes in the divine Light within every person, AFSC will continue to work alongside communities to resist these harms and build a more just, peaceful world. Continue reading.
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