Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice

That time of year ❗️ SAVE THE DATE for our 2024 ICIJ Gala 🌻📣 Join us as we celebrate the immigrant justice movement, our community, and another year of ICIJ. There will be delicious food, live music, a silent auction, and SO MUCH MORE.

🗓 Saturday, September 21
📍 Redlands, California
🔗 Tickets: bit.ly/ICIJGALA2024 (case-sensitive)

Additional details to follow! 

2ND ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WAS A M A Z I N G❗️📣👏 This past weekend, ICIJ joined multiple partners, and almost 30 individuals, including impacted leaders ✊ The summit, consisted of relationship and skill-building, campaign workshops, and storytelling. We look forward to building with and learning more from the community leaders on the frontlines.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to table this past Saturday’s Immigration Legal Clinic. THANKS to the community that stopped by and the partners who stood in solidarity. Stay tuned for more events soon!

Successful Coalition Meeting! ✊ Partner organizations joined us to discuss the state of the coalition, share important news, and strategize the remainder of 2024. It’s always a pleasure to share a space with many incredible partners committed to our JUST cause.

Apply to be ICIJ’s Deportation Defense Intern TODAY! If you’re passionate about abolition and interested in reimagining carceral communities, this is the opportunity for you! ✊🌻❤️‍🔥

📧 PLEASE share your resume and availability with [email protected]

Join us this Month! Scroll through ➡️ to see what events ICIJ will be participating in or hosting❤️‍🔥🌻
🗓 7/18 - Housing Consultations
🗓 7/20 - Immigration Law Clinic
🗓 7/30 - Natural Disaster Preparedness meeting

¡Únase a nosotros este mes! ➡️ para ver en qué eventos participará en u organizará ICIJ ❤️‍🔥🌻
🗓 7/18 - Asesoramiento de Vivienda
🗓 7/20 - Clínica legal de Inmigración
🗓 7/30 - Cómo prepararse para una desastre

Gov. Newsom has signed California’s 2024 state budget ❗️ 👀 Take a look at what programs and services will continue to be funded, which will not, and the implications this will have on our immigrant community.

ICIJ in June ❤️‍🔥✊🌻
1. We joined SB community members, vendors, and partners to oppose the nearly $500,000 being allocated to target vendors.
2. We co-hosted a presentation where we shared information about domestic violence.
3. Policy Director Eddie Torres attended the ICE Out of CA convening in Santa Ana.
4. Community members joined for a holistic therapist and parenting presentation.
5. We joined Coachella UFCW workers in a rally as they fought for a FAIR contract.
6. 2024 marks 12 years of DACA; it’s time for a PERMANENT solution.
7. Listen to our latest podcast episode, centering around IE advocacy for Palestine.
8. ICIJ and IE Budget Justice allies at the RivCo Board of Supervisors Meeting urging them to adopt recommendations.
9. The Shut Down Adelanto coalition went to DC to speak with decision-makers about the injustice experienced at the facility.
10. Graduates from our 3rd Resilient Voices cohort.

Remember, started as a RIOT! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎 We look into the Stonewall Riots, the event that led to the inception of PRIDE Month and became a force for the LGBTQ+ political activism we see today. This month is about acceptance, advocacy, community, justice, and LOVE.

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to WASTE almost $500,000 yearly to target street vendors. So much good can be done with that money; instead, it will be used to criminalize and prosecute individuals looking to provide for their families and community.
🔗 Read our full statement: bit.ly/sbcbosfailed

La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Bernardino acordó unánimemente DESPERDICIAR casi $500,000 anuales para centrarse en los vendedores ambulantes. Tanto bien se puede hacer con ese dinero; en cambio, se utilizará para vilipendiar y perseguir a las personas que buscan mantener a sus familias y a la comunidad.
🔗 Lea nuestra declaración completa: bit.ly/sbcbosfailed2

The San Bernardino county budget plans to allocate over $400,000 for an “Illegal Street Vendor Program” 👎🏽

We need to urge the Board of Supervisors to fund education for vendors seeking to they their permits, information on proper food handling, and other educational programs.

📣 Join us Tuesday June 11th at 9am to rally and submit a public comment at the SB County Gov. Center! 📣

We are once again disappointed with Biden’s failure to protect immigrants. This order puts human rights at risk and further endangers those reeking refuge. Read our full statement at ➡️ bit.ly/bidenpolicy 🔗

🎓🦋 RESILIENT VOICES 2024 GRADUATES 🎓🦋
This past weekend, we celebrated as our 2024 cohort completed the Resilient Voices program! We are so proud of everyone for their resilience and commitment to growth. We are thankful to be a part of these individuals’ healing journey as they overcome the trauma of being inside ICE detention. Thank you to all of our partners who helped facilitate workshops and offered resources.

To support the Resilient Voices program, and help folks transition back safely into society after detention, feel free to donate at bit.ly/donateICIJ 🦋

Thank you to all who stopped by the office to generously donate items! ❤️‍🔥✊ Today, joined by ICIJ members, we gathered all those donations and made the trip to the 🌻 to drop them off. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with them about their history, the work they do, and what we can do to support families in need.

This month, Border Patrol turns 100 years old, marking 100 years of violence rooted in racism. Border Patrol is the largest law enforcement agency and has a history racial profiling, using and excessive force, yet are protected from just prosecution. We are calling on the Biden Administration to protect human rights, especially those of the directly impacted border communities.

Follow to stay up to date on how you can support border communities 🙌🏼

In case you’ve missed it 📰 🎉 VICTORY for immigrants! 📰 🎉

Court rules against ICE’s unlawful practices, protecting immigrant rights and homes from unwarranted intrusion. Have questions on how this protects our community? Join us LIVE on IG with our Executive Director to ask all your questions ✨

🌟 Wednesday, June 5th at 6pm 🌟

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Por si te lo has perdido 📰🎉 ¡VICTORIA para los inmigrantes! 📰 🎉

La Corte falla en contra de las prácticas ilegales de ICE, protegiendo los derechos de los inmigrantes y sus hogares de intrusiones injustificadas. Tienes preguntas sobre cómo esto protege a nuestra comunidad? Únete a nosotros en VIVO en IG con nuestro Director Ejecutivo para hacer todas sus preguntas ✨

🌟 Miércoles, 5 de junio a las 6pm 🌟

🎉🔔 VICTORY 🔔🎉
A federal court rules the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) practice of impersonating police officers UNCONSTITUTIONAL 📣❗️

ICE can no longer knock and arrest immigrants — allowing our community to feel safe in their homes, with their families. This is a tremendous victory, and we remain dedicated to ending ICE’s harmful practices while empowering our community with knowledge of their rights. ✊🏾

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is celebrating 100 years of targeting asylum-seekers, losing the “war” on drugs, and wasting tax-payer dollars. So, to demonstrate our community’s resilience and denounce the agency, WE’RE HOSTING A DONATION DRIVE to support immigrants in our community ❤️‍🔥✊

⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM
🗓 Monday - Friday | Ends Tuesday, May 28

All items will be donated to the Galilee Center.

El Servicio de Aduanas y Protección de Fronteras de Estados Unidos cumple 100 años de perseguir a solicitantes de asilo, de perder la «guerra» contra las dr**as y de despilfarrar el dinero de los contribuyentes. Así que, para demostrar la resistencia de nuestra comunidad y denunciar a la agencia, ESTAMOS ORGANIZANDO UNA RECAUDACIÓN DE DONACIONES para las personas inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad ❤️‍🔥✊

⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM
🗓 Lunes - Viernes | Termina el martes 28 de mayo

Todos los artículos serán donados al Centro Galilee.

Pasando para desearles un feliz martes y para recordarles de nuestra clínica legal GRATUITA este sábado en Palm Desert 🤩🌵🌞.

Pase para aprender más sobre servicios de inmigración como DACA, U-Visa, peticiones familiares, naturalización y más. Los Consulados de México y El Salvador también estarán disponibles para asesoría legal e información general. ¡Por favor corran la voz! 📣

📍 73-710 Fred Waring Dr. Ste. 117
Palm Desert, CA 92260
⏰ 9am - 1pm
📲 Call to register: (909) 885-1992

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Popping in to wish you a happy tuesday and to remind you of our FREE legal clinic happening this Saturday in Palm Desert 🤩🌵🌞

Stop by to learn more about immigration services such as DACA, U-Visa, family petitions, naturalization and more. The Mexican and Salvadoran Consulates will also be available for legal advice and general information. Please spread the word! 📣

To all the mothers 💌
Thank you for gracing our lives, communities, and coalition. We are sending love to every one of you. Happy Mother’s Day 🩷💐

A todas las madres 💌
Gracias por adornar nuestras vidas, comunidades y coalición. Enviamos amor a cada una de ustedes. Feliz Día de la Madre 🩷💐

Another one FREE! 🥹🙌🏼❤️‍🔥
On Tuesday, Juan was released from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center with the help of our legal team. We are so happy to see him free and full of hope after being detained for 13 months. In the words of Juan, “no hay nada como ser libre” 🕊️

GREAT NEWS!!! 🔔🤩🩷
We are fully RESTOCKED on all diaper sizes! Starting next Wednesday, May 15, you can stop by our office from 10am-12pm to pick up FREE diapers and baby supplies. Please help us spread the word 📢

***You do not need to bring anything! For any questions & to RSVP, contact Veronica at (909)234-8881 🌟

¡Únase a nosotros este mes! Tenemos bastantes eventos y recursos GRATUITOS disponibles para nuestra comunidad. Esperamos verte este mes ✨☺️🩵

Just like that, is in the books! A truly wonderful experience to see all the workers, families, students, and advocates come together in solidarity for labor rights 🌻❤️

ICIJ in April 🌸
1. Olga & Vero doing outreach in our community!
2. Alejandro making posters for May Day 🎨
3. Our hotline volunteers learning how to handle traumatic calls 🚑
4. Our Resilient Voices cohort healing through art 🖌️🖼️
5. Hector & Dianna at the convening to learn how to respond to emergencies in CA 🚨
6. Lizbeth supporting at our legal clinic in the high desert ⚖️
7. Jessica, Olga & Esmeralda at the Rising Voices Conference 🌱
8. Our community at the Taller de Salud, learning how to take care of their heart health 💕
9. Eddie & Bryan in Sacramento lobbying for ✊🏽
10. Araceli, Olga & Vero planning the Dia del Niño event for the children of our community 🫶🏼

A look into our Dia del Niño event this past weekend 🎡 We loved being able to celebrate the children in our community with jumpers, games, balloon animals and raffles!

Huge shoutout to our sponsors for donating bikes, nintendo’s and more toys to give away to the kids!

Stay up to date with our events by signing up for our newsletter at bit.ly/ICIJNewsletter 💌

Earth Day 2024❗️🌎✊ Slide to read about why immigrants and other marginalized communities are targeted and exploited by destructive developers and short-sighted city, county, and state officials. Make sure you follow IE environmental justice advocates and join the efforts to protect our people and planet.

An update on our work towards a just Sidewalk Vending Ordinance in Coachella 👉🏽

We are happy to see more protections in place for but urge the city to remove the hourly and park restrictions ‼️ There is still more work to do, to stay up to date with our street vending by signing up at bit.ly/IEvendors ✊🏽

: Our Diversity is Our Power! Today we joined and community members in Sacramento to urge elected officials to support policies that PROTECT and UPLIFT immigrant rights ❤️‍🔥