We’ve recently seen an increase in ICE detentions during immigration check-ins. If you or a loved one has an upcoming check-in with ICE or ISAP, here’s what you need to know:
There are serious risks to consider:
1. Missing your check-in can result in your case being closed and possible deportation.
2. Attending your check-in also carries risks: You could be questioned, Asked to wear an ankle monitor, Or even detained on the spot.
So, how can you prepare before your appointment?
Make sure you have an emergency plan in place for your family, finances, property, and especially someone to care for your children if you are detained.
If you don’t have a plan yet, contact ACIJ for support.
Bring a trusted adult with you. Someone who can contact your family if needed.
Remember: You are not alone.
If you’re feeling afraid, unsafe, or unsure, or if you need help making an emergency plan, reach out to us. Let us know if you receive any strange messages from ICE or ISAP.
We can accompany you to your check-in if you don’t have someone to go with, protect your belongings while you're at your appointment, notify your emergency contact if needed, and document anything unusual that happens
These are difficult times, and it’s important that we take care of each other. ACIJ is here for you—and we will keep doing this work.
We refuse.
Today, hundreds of people protested in Birmingham, Alabama to emphasize their solidarity with the immigrant community and vocalize their vehement opposition to the wave of anti-immigrant laws sweeping across Alabama and the greater United States of America. The power has always been in the hands of the people, and today we remembered that. The fight is far from over, so make sure to follow our page and visit our website at acij.org to learn how to get involved.
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Nos negamos.
Hoy, cientos de personas protestaron en Birmingham, Alabama, para enfatizar su solidaridad con la comunidad inmigrante y expresar su vehemente oposición a la ola de leyes antiinmigrante que se extienden por Alabama y los grandes Estados Unidos de América. El poder siempre ha estado en manos de la gente, y hoy lo recordamos. La pelea está lejos de terminar, así que asegúrate de seguir nuestra página y visitar nuestro sitio web en acij.org para aprender cómo participar.
We know this is a difficult moment for many, but we've been here before and we never lost our power. Together, we are stronger than any movement, person, or administration.
Follow our link in bio to get involved.
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Sabemos que es un momento difícil para muchos, pero ya hemos estado aquí antes y nunca perdimos nuestro poder. Juntos, somos más fuertes que cualquier movimiento, persona o administración.
Sigue el enlace en bio para involucrarse.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. You are not alone.
If you know of any other resources, drop them in the comments below!
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Celebrando el Mes de Concienciación sobre la Salud Mental. No estás solo.
Si conoces otros recursos, déjalos en los comentarios abajo.
National Day of Action for Voting Rights! March with us! If you need a ride, Black Lives Matter Birmingham chapter will have buses available, but you MUST REGISTER BY 5PM TODAY.
To register, click "hop in" and fill out form here: /dayofaction/#register
or text "BUS" to 205.810.0802
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¡Día Nacional de Acción por los Derechos de Voto! ¡Marcha con nosotros! Si necesitas que te lleve, el capítulo de Black Lives Matter en Birmingham tendrá autobuses disponibles, pero DEBES REGISTRARTE ANTES DE LAS 5PM HOY.
Para registrarte, haz clic en "hop in" y rellena el formulario aquí:
/dayofaction/#register
o enviar un mensaje de texto con "BUS" a 205.810.0802
Immigrant Story Collection in partnership with ACIJ
To support families impacted by ICE violence, donate to the AL Rapid Response
Mutual Aid Fund with the QR or https://bit.ly/almutualaid
If you would like to share your story, fill out the interest form, link in bio!
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Colección de historias de inmigrantes en asociación con ACIJ
Para apoyar a las familias afectadas por la violencia de ICE, done al Fondo de Ayuda Mutua de Respuesta Rápida de AL con el QR o https://bit.ly/almutualaid
Si desea compartir su historia, llene el formulario de interés, ¡enlace en bio!
Applications for our "MORE Solidarity" program are due by midnight on Thursday, May 14. Starting May 15, our staff will contact applicants to schedule phone meetings, and a final decision will be made by May 27.
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When one of us is under attack, fight back!
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Las solicitudes para nuestro programa "MORE Solidaridad" deben entregarse antes de medianoche del jueves 14 de mayo. A partir del 15 de mayo, nuestro personal contactará con los solicitantes para concertar reuniones telefónicas, y la decisión final se tomará antes del 27 de mayo.
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This week in Montgomery we saw legislators strip away voting power for Black and Brown communities Statewide. The fight is not over! We will overcome.
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Esta semana en Montgomery vimos cómo los legisladores retiraron el poder de voto a las comunidades afroamericanas e inmigrantes de todo el estado. ¡La lucha no ha terminado! Vamos a superar. #blm #votingrights
