May 1 March for Dignity and Justice for Immigrant Workers: OREGON WORKS BECAUSE IMMIGRANTS WORK - MONDAY May 1st march at 1 pm At the Oregon State Capitol in Salem National NO WORK – NO COMMERCE Day: Immigrants will show the power of their economic contributions by not buying anything or working for a day. NO TO “HR 4437” YES TO LEGALIZATION WEAR A WHITE SHIRT – SYMBOL OF PEACE If you can’t miss work, be in solidarity with us by wearing a white shirt all day. To volunteer or for more information, call: Woodburn (503) 982-0243 Ext. 207; Salem: 503-763-1694.
Federal Legislation: U.S. Senate to resume immigration reform debate. On Friday, April 7, the U.S. Senate failed to invoke cloture on debate to move to consideration of S. 2454, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (CIRA). The legislation in its current form represents a compromise which was agreed to on April 6. Because of a disagreement between the Republican and Democratic leadership on how to proceed on amendments to the compromise proposal, Senators of both parties voted against closing off debate and proceeding to consideration of the bill. Congress is currently on a two week Easter recess and is scheduled to return to Washington on April 27. It is likely that they will immediately return to consideration of immigration reform, although what Senators hear during the next two weeks at home may determine the outcome. The “compromise” proposal agreed to by the Republican and Democratic leadership includes many of the elements advocated for by the U.S. bishops, but also includes harsh enforcement provisions in Title II (for a summary visit http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/compromise.html). At this point, the compromise proposal represents a “step forward” which still requires improvements to the enforcement section of the bill. Moreover, there is legitimate concern that, even if the compromise proposal passes the Senate, it will be severely weakened or gutted in the conference committee with the House of Representatives, as the Senate bill and HR 4437 are reconciled. It is important that we contact Senators over the next few days and communicate to them that they are making progress in fashioning a comprehensive solution to the immigration crisis but that more work is required. To take action please visit: http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/action.html
Catholic Bishops Justice for Immigrants Campaign. http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/ - This website is designed to help achieve the goals of the Justice for Immigrants Campaign. It provides tools and information for diocesan and community-based organizing, education, and advocacy efforts. You will find information about Catholic teachings that underpin this Campaign, as well as proposals from the Catholic Bishops to achieve reforms in our nation’s immigration laws and policies that better reflect our values as a nation of immigrants.
We encourage you to visit this site often, as we will be updating it frequently, with resource materials, action alerts, and other information we hope you find useful.
"A JOURNEY OF HOPE - Since the founding, the United States has received immigrants from around the world who have found opportunity and safe haven in a new land. The labor, values, and beliefs of immigrants from throughout the world have transformed the United States from a loose group of colonies into one of the leading democracies in the world today. From its founding to the present, the United States remains a nation of immigrants grounded in the firm belief that newcomers offer new energy, hope and cultural diversity.
Our common faith in Jesus Christ moves us to search for ways that favor a spirit of solidarity. It is a faith that transcends borders and bids us to overcome all forms of discrimination and violence so that we may build relationships that are just and loving."
Immigration Facts: http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/myths.html
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