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May Day, also known as International Workers Day ([link removed]) , is upon us. This day commemorates the struggles and successes of workers everywhere, including protections, fair wages, and 35-40-hour work weeks. For our immigrant and undocumented communities, this means celebrating the great strides we’ve made to expand our rights and honoring our fight for a future where we can all thrive.

This month, we want to recognize the hard work our community’s unsung heroes have been doing, especially in response to the recent attacks on our dignity and safety. This includes every individual and organization on the line of defense, speaking out and taking action to protect immigrants in the U.S. We want to highlight our Home Is Here Opportunity Program Participants ([link removed]) , reaching out and sharing resources within their local communities; groups and coalitions challenging unfair and unjust policies such as IRS’ partnership with DHS ([link removed]) and the Registration Requirement ([link removed]) ; leaders, students and professionals alike, participating in crucial
and transformative conversations, and; individuals who are building leadership capacity within their networks.

No matter what your role in advocacy may look like—calling your representative, attending protests, building skills to help others, practicing agency within your job, or taking leadership roles—your commitment allows us to transform our communities for the better. As the fight continues, we are confident that as long as we are together, a thriving future is within our reach. Join a May Day action in your area this week. ([link removed])

In solidarity,
Our team at Immigrants Rising ([link removed])


** Upcoming Events
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* Instagram Live with our Mental Health Career Program Participant ([link removed])
Date: May 2, 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Audience: general audience
* Understanding the New Registration and REAL ID Requirements ([link removed])
Date: April 14, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Audience: higher education students and educators
* Fresno Rise & Thrive Pitch Competition Livestream ([link removed])
Date: May 8, 2-5 p.m. PT
Audience: general audience


** Recordings from Recent Live Events
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* Promising Practices Roundtable: Streamlining AB 540 Processing through Department Collaborations ([link removed])
* Instagram Live with Nayeli, our Mental Health Career Program Participant ([link removed])


** Announcing Our Pre-Law Fund Recipients
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We are thrilled to introduce the new cohort of Pre-Law Fund recipients for 2025! This year’s recipients will receive financial assistance, technical support for their law school applications, and access to Immigrants Rising’s network of legal professionals to prepare them for the next steps in their journey to law school. Read more about our ten aspiring attorneys! ([link removed])


** Economic Mobility for All Updates
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Our campaign for Economic Mobility for All (EM4A) is in full swing! Immigrants Rising’s co-sponsored advocacies, AB 667 ([link removed]) (Solache, expanding language access for licensing exams) and SEED 3.0 (Carrillo, reinvesting in immigrant entrepreneurs and expanding the SEED Initiative ([link removed]) ) are advancing through the California state legislature and have a continuously growing support. Strengthen our advocacy efforts by becoming an EM4A storyteller! Your story and testimony go a long way—you have the power to bring us one step closer to securing major wins for all immigrants in California. Read more about Immigrants Rising’s advocacy efforts here ([link removed]) . Sign up today! ([link removed])
SEED 3.0 legislative briefing with Immigrants Rising, CIPC, Inclusive Action for the City, and Democracy at Work Institute
SEED 3.0 legislative briefing with Immigrants Rising, California Immigrant Policy Center, Inclusive Action for the City, and Democracy at Work Institute.


** Resource Highlights
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National:
* Guide for Undocumented Individuals Traveling in the U.S. ([link removed])
* The REAL ID: What to Know ([link removed]) — Goes into effect on May 7, 2025!
* IRS, DHS & ITIN Updates ([link removed])
* NILC’s KYR: Trump’s Registration Requirement for Immigrants ([link removed])

California:
* In-State Tuition Tool ([link removed]) — Use the ISTT before the CA Dream Act Application deadline for CA Community Colleges or for planning your future!
* Championing Equity: Systemwide AB 540 FAQ ([link removed])


** Open Opportunities for the Community
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* Fresno Entrepreneurship Academy ([link removed])
Open Period: March 15 to April 30, 2025
Audience: AB 540-eligible students in Fresno (CA)
Program Benefits: $150 stipend, entrepreneurship training, and a chance to win additional prizes of up to $5,000
* SUCCESS Award Nominations ([link removed])
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Eligibility: higher education students, educators, and institutions who made outstanding contributions in higher education and the undocumented community
* 2025 SUCCESS Convening ([link removed])
Event Dates: September 11 and 12, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2025 (early bird pricing)
Audience: higher education students, educators, and institutions


** Media Highlight
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This Tax Day, ICE is going after the very immigrants who fund Social Security ([link removed]) , an op-ed by Iliana Pérez

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"Immigrants Rising" on Adelante: Season 26 Episode 7 ([link removed]) , a series by PBS

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"No One is Safe, with Iliana Perez" ([link removed]) , an episode of Dr. Felecia Russell’s Intersections podcast


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