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Bring Justice Home: Demand Accountability for U.S. Border Patrol

No More Deaths hears stories of human rights abuses on the border every day. Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher recently testified before Congress, and stated that complaints of misconduct are turned over to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for investigation. While OIG investigation is a positive step, true accountability for the Border Patrol demands independent oversight of the agency from outside the Department of Homeland Security, where Border Patrol is housed. The first step? Letting human rights organizations in to the Border Patrol’s detention centers.

Please contact Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano today and tell her how important it is to give human rights advocates access to Border Patrol facilities. It is the only way to begin to change the Border Patrol’s culture of cruelty.

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New Immigrant Justice Resources

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May 16, 2012

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has just released two new resources to help communities engage with immigrant justice work in anticipation of the upcoming Justice General Assembly in Phoenix. The first, United States Immigration: Theological Reflection and Discussion, is a collection of 22 brief excerpts from sermons and writings about the topic of immigration offered for...

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No More Deaths Wins Wilton Peace Prize

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May 15, 2012

No More Deaths/No Mas Muertes, an all-volunteer-led organization that embodies the very spirit of being the change one wishes to see in the world, has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Wilton Peace Prize. The Wilton Peace Prize is given annually by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to individuals or groups in recognition of their...

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United Against SB 1070 in Phoenix

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May 02, 2012

This post was written by Katherine Niall, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Phoenix. Sometimes itʼs hard to be from Arizona. In these difficult economic times, in a state that is ground zero for the housing crisis, horrendous legislation continues to be signed by the governor that targets the least among us. From the...

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An Image from the U.S. Supreme Court

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Apr 25, 2012

The Standing on the Side of Love Banner and Unitarian Universalist Association banners are on display in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building today as people of faith witness against SB 1070. Pictured are UUA Witness Ministries Program Associate Kat Liu holding up the UUA banner and UUA Witness Ministries Director Rev. Craig...

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Anticipating SB1070 Hearing, Interfaith Community Launches Prayer Vigil at Supreme Court

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Apr 23, 2012

A 48-hr interfaith vigil in front of the U.S. Supreme Court started today at 10am EST. The Court will begin hearing arguments for and against Arizona’s harsh, anti-immigrant law, SB 1070, this Wednesday. For the 48 hours leading up to the start of that hearing, representatives from different faith communities are holding prayerful...

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Tell Congress: Use Your Power to Help Our Indonesian Christian Neighbors

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Dozens of Indonesian Christians in the Northeast that are seeking asylum from religious persecution have received deportation orders for as early as January 2012. This would separate them from their families and send them back into harm’s way.

The Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act would grant them the opportunity to remain legally in the United States as refugees. Please ask your representatives to keep these families together and safe. Ask them to co-sponsor the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act.

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Support the HELP Separated Children Act

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As our government continues to escalate its enforcement-only tactics, one of the biggest casualties is children.  ICE rounds up and detains undocumented immigrants without thought to whether they have children who are then left to fend for themselves. The Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act would identify such kids, inform state and local services, and help prioritize the release of parents so that they can take care of their children.  This legislation is much needed if we are a nation that values families and children.  The HELP Separated Children Act was reintroduced on July 21, 2011 by Senator Franken (D-MN) and Representative Woolsey (D-CA-6), with strong support from Sens Durbin (D-IL), Gillibrand (D-NY), and Klobuchar (D-MN). <p>
<p>Please urge your Members of Congress to support the HELP Separated Children Act and keep our families together.
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As our government continues to escalate its enforcement-only tactics, one of the biggest casualties is children. ICE rounds up and detains undocumented immigrants without thought to whether they have children who are then left to fend for themselves. The Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act would identify such kids, inform state and local services, and help prioritize the release of parents so that they can take care of their children. This legislation is much needed if we are a nation that values families and children.

Please urge your Members of Congress to support the HELP Separated Children Act and keep our families together.

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Pass the DREAM Act Now!

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Every year, 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools. Among them are valedictorians, star athletes, artists.

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act would create a path to citizenship for undocumented young adults who have lived in the US for 5 years, have a high school diploma or GED, and good moral character.

Standing on the Side of Love and hundreds of other organizations urge you to contact your congresspersons NOW and ask them to support the DREAM Act.

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Ask Congress: Support the Uniting American Families Act

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The Uniting American Families Act allows LGBT Americans to sponsor their foreign-born spouses/partners and children for residency in the United States. Passage of this bill would prevent more LGBT families from being torn apart or forced into exile to stay together.

Join us in calling on your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor this important piece of legislation.

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Petition to Leaders of Our Nation’s Public Universities

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In October 2010, the Georgia Board of Regents explicitly barred undocumented youth from admission to many public universities in the state. South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and several other states have explicit bans preventing undocumented immigrants from attending public universities. This is wrong.

Can you join with Standing on the Side of Love and DREAM students everywhere to make sure that undocumented students have the opportunity to go to college?

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