Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM

At 100 Days, Attacks on In-State Tuition for California’s Undocumented Students Harm Our Economy and Communities

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Immigrants Rising April Newsletter

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Immigrants Rising April Newsletter

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  Jesús Flores, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Introducing Our 2025 Pre-Law Fund Recipients!

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  Denea Joseph, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Immigrants Rising March Newsletter

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM

Women’s History Month is more than a celebration

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Join Our DACA Community Gathering with Home Is Here

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Immigrants Rising January Newsletter

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Our work continues

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  Mayra Barragan-O’Brien, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Join the Immigrants Rising Team - Apply by January 19!

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  Madeleine Villanueva, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Apply for financial aid today

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  Rocío Preciado, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM

You’re invited! A pre-inauguration virtual gathering with Immigrants Rising

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

January 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Thank you for being a part of our community.

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  Hans Miguel Esguerra, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Our unique paths bring us back to community

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  Ezi, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM

We deserve spaces that nurture our souls

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  Diana Aguilar Cruz, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Breaking systemic barriers, one step at a time

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  Diana Aguilar Cruz, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM

We break barriers for future generations to come

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Immigrants Rising December Newsletter

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  Jeanette Esparza, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Give to Immigrants Rising today!

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  Jeanette Esparza, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Give to Immigrants Rising today!

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM

We chart our own path and find ways to thrive.

We chart our own path and find ways to thrive. With every headline or change in policy and politics, I am reminded of all the ways we come out stronger together. Dear John, In the nearly three decades that I was undocumented, the challenges that…

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  Denea Joseph, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Immigrants Rising November Newsletter

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  Jesús Flores, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM

A program just for undocumented pre-law students

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  Jesús Flores, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Pre-Law Bootcamp — Apply by Monday, December 9, 2024

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  Paulina Lee Reza, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Dreaming for a brighter future for all undocumented people

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Our commitment to this work doesn’t waver, regardless of political change.

Our commitment to this work doesn’t waver, regardless of political change. Even as President-elect Trump returns to the White House this January, we will not lose sight of who we are and what we’re about. Dear Immigrants Rising Community, What a…

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  Paulina Lee Reza, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM

We dream and strive together

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Immigrants Rising October Newsletter

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  Jesús Flores, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 7:01 PM

You’re invited! Join the Pre-Law 101 Webinar

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Making great strides in advocacy

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  Denea Joseph, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Update on the DACA Hearing

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  Grace Yeo, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

The 5th Circuit could end DACA. Here’s what you should know and what you can do now. 

The 5th Circuit could end DACA. Here’s what you should know and what you can do now.  Join me and take action this week as we await the fate of DACA at the hands of the 5th Circuit. Hi John, The DACA program will be at the court this Thursday. J…

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  Grace Yeo, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM

The 5th Circuit could end DACA. Here’s what you should know and what you can do now. 

The 5th Circuit could end DACA. Here’s what you should know and what you can do now.  Join me and take action this week as we await the fate of DACA at the hands of the 5th Circuit. Hi John, The DACA program will be at the court this Thursday. J…

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Immigrants Rising September Newsletter

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  Rocío Preciado, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Preparing for Change: How a New Administration Could Impact DACA Recipients

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM

A year in review, and a year to look forward to

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM

A year in review, and a year to look forward to

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Introducing our new Board of Directors, program updates, and more!

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Introducing our new Board of Directors, program updates, and more!

Introducing our new Board of Directors, program updates, and more! Read updates from Immigrants Rising and news on Biden’s Executive Orders. Hi John, After over 18 years of impactful work under fiscal sponsorship, Immigrants Rising is preparing …

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  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Reflecting on our impact and preparing for the future

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  Denea Joseph, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Immigrants Rising and CIPC Announce Economic Mobility for All Campaign!

Immigrants Rising and CIPC Announce Economic Mobility for All Campaign! See how we're removing economic barriers for immigrants regardless of status to realize their professional dreams. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) and Immigrant…

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Biden Unveils Policy Changes Impacting 550,000 Immigrants Including 90,000 DACA Recipients

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  Keziah Aurin, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Immigrants Rising June Newsletter

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  Keziah Aurin, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Immigrants Rising June Newsletter

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM

10 Things You Can Do Right Now as a DACA Recipient

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM

10 Things You Can Do Right Now as a DACA Recipient

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  Grace Yeo, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM

This 12th Anniversary of DACA, Urge Congress and Biden Administration to Protect DACA and Immigrant Communities

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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Immigrants Rising May Newsletter

Immigrants Rising May Newsletter We must create a world where all immigrants can safely exist and thrive, regardless of their country of origin, age, or background. Hi John, June is Immigrant Heritage Month! In June, we want to take the time to…

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  Iliana Perez, Ph.D., Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Our Statement on the “Dream Deferred: The Urgent Need to Protect Immigrant Youth”

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  Iliana Perez, Ph.D., Immigrants Rising · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Immigrants Rising responds to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary

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