Amidst threats of mass deportations in Chicago, we stand with our immigrant neighbors and communities. We're proud to be a city that welcomes immigrants and refugees — and we refuse to let fear divide us.
#ImmigrantsAreChicago#Chicago#ChicagoSaysWelcome
All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent. Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents: https://t.co/Fz9dEdQkbp
We expect heightened immigration enforcement activity throughout the next four years, possibly beginning this week. While it is impossible to know whether these plans will materialize, we urge community members to be alert, prepare, and know their rights.
EMERGENCY ACTION: Members of the City Council are trying to amend the Welcoming City Ordinance and give in to Trump's deportation agenda. Join us at City Hall this week and contact your alderperson to vote NO on these harmful amendments. Read more 👇
In this moment of fear and uncertainty, we pledge to fight Trump's deportation agenda and demonization of immigrants. We will continue Chicago's proud tradition as a welcoming city and sanctuary city. We will keep our neighbors and communities safe.
In response to the racist vitriol I’m listening to right now let me say: migrants and undocumented Chicagoans ARE Chicagoans. Their home is HERE. And we are not letting them be stolen away from their communities.
Mutual aid volunteer and playwright Fran Zell has two more showings of My Name Is Renny Edward Milano Salgado! Go see it this weekend! https://t.co/ZNDmsRfhxW
Our director @ericas went on the @bennyjshow last week to talk about new arrivals, the border, and creating a welcoming Chicago for all. Give it a listen:
https://t.co/tIHRVE1S1o
Check out how @ChicagoWelcomes uses Race Class Narrative to highlight a simple truth: Chicagoans of all backgrounds have stepped up to welcome newcomers and reject attempts to use migrants to divide us.
Learn how to use RCN in your organizing work: https://t.co/X7WShQKYjQ
.@AdrianaCardMag has the scoop: New videos hit social media to fight anti-immigrant sentiments in Chicago with poetry by @beblk#DNC2024 https://t.co/ZDydOz6HvN
Beautiful Chicago community in action! Time and again blown away by the generosity of our communities across the country (and world) who #welcomewithdignity every day