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. Esperanza Pintor Martinez, who was brought to the U.S. from Mexico when she was 8, urged lawmakers and opponents … Read more
It’s up to us to continue the nationwide call for commonsense immigration reform. Call your Senators at 888–891-3271. For contact information about your senator click here.
Thursday, June 27, 2013 – 7:00pm Iowa’s faith leaders, immigrant community, people of faith, and all Iowans who seek just and humane immigration reform will join together as a call to action on immigration reform. Speakers to include faith leaders from many traditions and immigrants telling their story. Join us and invite friends to attend. … Read more
Save the Date: Thursday, June 27, 2013 – 7:00pm Iowa’s faith leaders, immigrant community, people of faith, and all Iowans who seek just and humane immigration reform will join together as a call to action on immigration reform. Speakers to include faith leaders from many traditions and immigrants telling their story. Join us and invite … Read more
As the Senate continues debate on the immigration bill, for the first time in years we have the chance to create lasting change in our immigration system, to keep families together, and put 11 million aspiring Americans on a roadmap to citizenship. It’s up to us to continue the nationwide call for commonsense immigration reform. … Read more
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. The Latino and immigrant community, along … Read more
Network for Immigration Reform Now is planning a series of events to advance the passage of immigration reform during this Congressional session. 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Finally, a tax cut for working families, not international corporations. But will the Gov allow it? Sen. Bolkcom says no property tax deal without an increase in the EITC for working Iowa families http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130430/NEWS10/304300052/1056/news05