Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform with a Roadmap to Citizenship

America deserves a common sense immigration process, one that includes a roadmap for new Americans who aspire to be citizens. America is a nation of values, founded on an idea – that all men and women are created equal. That families should stick together, that we should look out for each other, that hard work should be rewarded. In the freedom to be what you want, do what youwant and say what you want.

America deserves a common sense immigration process, one that includes a roadmap for new Americans who aspire to be citizens. America is a nation of values, founded on an idea – that all men and women are created equal. That families should stick together, that we should look out for each other, that hard work should be rewarded. In the freedom to be what you want, do what you want and say what you want.

Our country’s strength is grounded in our ability to work together as fellow Americans. As Americans, we all do our part to contribute and we’re all better off for having hardworking new immigrants as contributing members of our community – customers in our stores, paying payroll taxes, giving to local churches and charities.

But the current patchwork of immigration policies and programs doesn’t make any sense. It’s mismanaged and broken and it breaks up families. There’s a maze of regulations with no line to become a fully participating American.

That’s why we need to create a commonsense immigration process that recognizes the hardships and contributions of people moving here, keeps families together and creates a roadmap to citizenship for new Americans who aspire to be citizens. For aspiring citizens, the essential right of citizenship should be reachable by taking a test of our history and government, paying an appropriate fee and pledging allegiance to our country.

America works best when we all do our part and work together as one nation, indivisible and strong. When each of us does our part in exchange for the blessings of liberty, committed to the country we love. We can do this. This is what America is all about.

200 Activists Rallied at State Capitol on Saturday

ICAN and a statewide coalition of organizations had over 200 people rally for Immigration Reform

on Saturday July 27. Read more …….

http://www.woi-tv.com/story/22949235/groups-rally-over-immigration-reform-bill

Immigration reform supporters rally at Tom Latham office

July 1, 2013 – Volunteers with Organizing for Action, American Friends Service Committee, Iowa Citizen Action Network and the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church rally for immigration reform Monday at Congressman Tom Latham’s office in Des Moines. Read More…

Good Start to Immigration Reform noted at Faith Event

About 180 people gathered in the domed sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church in Des Moines Thursday June 27, 2013 to celebrate the Senate’s vote for immigration reform and to urge the U.S. House follow suit.
Read more…..

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130627/NEWS09/130627050/1056/NEWS05

400 Activists March for Immigration Reform

ICAN and a statewide coalition of organizations had over 400 people marching for Immigration Reform on Saturday. The event consisted of a pre-rally in the Latino business corridor in downtown Des Moines, then a march through downtown Des Moines to Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, and a closing rally.

Read More….

• http://www.woi-tv.com/story/22601656/marching-for-immigration-reform
• http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/15/300-activists-march-for-immigration-reform-saturday-in-des-moines/article
• http://whotv.com/2013/06/15/immigration-reform-immigrants-push-for-change/

ICAN Joins Immigration Network Reform Now

ICAN has been one of the leaders of the peace and justice work in Iowa and have added our support to a newly formed network for immigration reform. The Network for Immigration Reform Now is building a campaign for humane immigration reform legislation to be passed this summer. This work is at a critical juncture. Advocates fear if it is not passed this summer it will be years before this opportunity comes again.

Network for Immigration Reform Now is planning a series of events to advance the passage of immigration reform during this Congressional session.

Walk for Immigration Now June 15

The first event is a Walk for Immigration Reform Now to take place on Saturday, June 15; 1 pm – 3 pm. This walk through the Latino business corridor in Des Moines to the Hispanic Education Resources will highlight the gifts the Latino communities have brought to Iowa.

Other events building toward a late July rally include: an interfaith prayer service and lobby activities.

We hope to make this a broad based and visible campaign. On behalf of the network, ICAN invites you to be part of this effort.

For additional information contact

Kathleen McQuillen, IA Program Coordinator
American Friends Service Committee
https://afsc.org/event/walk-immigration-reform-now
kmcquillen@afsc.org
515-274-4851, ext: 22

or

Joe Enriquez Henry, State Director
League of United Latin American Citizens USA
www.LULACIowa.Org
cell: 515-208-7312

Resources are forthcoming