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By Tania Unzueta | Jun 7, 2018

Dramatic Increase of Mass Prosecutions Intensifies Family Separation and Criminalization Crisis

Attorney General Jeff Sessions brings back controversial Operation Streamline to San Diego Today news broke that the Trump administration is significantly escalating its “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to immigrants seeking refuge in the U.S. and plan to introduce…

By Tania Unzueta | Jun 4, 2018

National “Chinga La Migra” Organizing Tour Targets ICE, Launches at Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma

The tour will kick off with a ‘noise and light’ demonstration at the NW detention center (1146 East J Street, Tacoma, WA) on Monday, June 4th, from 8-11 pm. Seattle, WA – On June 4th Mijente will launch the “Chinga…

By Guest Contributor | Jun 3, 2018

Chinga La Migra: Morristown Tennessee

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1527738537344{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”]In early April 2018, ICE raided a meat packing plant outside of Morristown, Tennessee. But ICE did not act alone, Tennessee Highway Patrol and local police diverted traffic and Tennessee National…

By Guest Contributor | May 30, 2018

Chinga La Migra: Chicago

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1527742141525{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”]In Chicago, Chinga La Migra is hosted by OCAD, an undocu-led organization that has trained hundreds of leaders on the front lines, fighting wide-spread immigration raids. The Chinga La Migra tour…

By Tania Unzueta | Apr 24, 2018

Voto de Mayo: National Latinx Mobilization for Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams has the chance to be a national example of a progressive candidate of color who prioritizes the health and safety of our communities, defend immigrants and people of color over incarceration and criminalization, and if elected could be the…

By Tania Unzueta | Apr 19, 2018

BREAKING: Federal Judge Grants Freedom to Activist Alejandra Pablos From Immigration Detention

Federal judge grants activist Alejandra Pablos freedom from detention, showing community organizing works. Now we must demand that Governor Ducey pardon Alejandra so she can have a chance to fight her deportation and stay home. Follow Mijente to see live…

By Luz Chavez | Apr 18, 2018

Calling ALL Latinxs! Help Elect the First Black Female Governor in the Nation!

What does Georgia have to do with defending our families and communities against Trump?

By Luz Chavez | Apr 9, 2018

5 Ways to Support Ale During Her Hearing #ReleaseAle

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After 4 weeks in detention, beloved activist and Mijente member Alejandra “Ale” Pablos finally received a date for her bond hearing! Ale has been held without bond since being taken into custody during a regular check-in with ICE on March…

By Tania Unzueta | Apr 9, 2018

Date Set for Alejandra’s Bond

Mijente member Alejandra Pablos was granted a bond hearing, which will determine if she can be released from detention. Click here to find out how you can support. Immigrant rights and reproductive rights activist Alejandra Pablos was granted a bond…