SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
Weekend Reading
Hi John,
As a Quaker organization that believes in the worth and dignity of all people, we cannot remain silent when loved ones are torn apart by cruel immigration policies. Thank you to everyone who has raised their voices by contacting Congress and the Trump administration to stop deportations. Since taking office, the administration has vastly expanded immigrant detention and deportations. Last week, it revived the widely condemned policy of family detention, arresting and jailing children and their parents. We must keep speaking out to end all detention and deportations. If you haven’t already, contact public officials today! [link removed]
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Free Mahmoud Khalil and stop the persecution of activists [link removed]
By Mike Merryman-Lotze and Amy Gottlieb
Last week, Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and permanent U.S. resident, was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security. He was targeted because of his activism on behalf of Palestinian rights. This case should set off alarms for anyone who cares about free speech, due process, and constitutional rights. AFSC joins with millions of people across the U.S. calling for Mahmoud’s freedom and opposing efforts to silence those speaking out against injustice.
IN THE MEDIA
AFSC’s Jennifer Piper: A strong voice in the struggle for immigrant rights [link removed]
Jennifer Piper is an advocate for immigrant rights and an organizer with AFSC in Colorado. For years, she has worked to support immigrant communities, providing resources, guidance, and direct assistance in critical moments. In this interview with La Ciudad, Piper discusses the challenges facing immigrants in Colorado and the ongoing work to ensure protection and justice for all.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Building bridges for peace [link removed]
AFSC's Birches Fellowship supports young peacebuilders working to create lasting change in communities worldwide. Our first cohort of fellows is addressing critical issues—advocating for inclusive education in Estonia, amplifying refugee voices in Jordan, and exploring the complex relationships between climate change and migration in Guatemala. Read more about their efforts. [link removed]
JOIN US
Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist, and Build with AFSC (March 18, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) [link removed]
Join our monthly webinar series every third Tuesday of the month. You'll hear from AFSC staff and partners about how you can help your community and advocate for more just, equitable policies that benefit all people. This month, we’ll discuss how congressional proposals around Medicaid, food assistance, and child care subsidies could impact women’s lives and the care economy. Register today. [link removed]
Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible.
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