Tentative Schedule for Standing on the Side of Love in Phoenix, July 28-30th
Please note that because the situation in Arizona is fluid, plans may shift on short notice. Even if SB 1070 does not go into effect, we will be taking action, in solidarity with local groups such as Puente, to call for immigration reform. Our goal on the ground will be rapid response, plugging into the actions coordinated by our local partners, and supporting their work with actions of our own. Please check back frequently for updates as events unfold:
Tuesday, July 27th
9:00 am – Community Outreach – meet at Tonatierra to go out in teams (802 N. 7th St.)
5:00 pm – Community Outreach – meet at Tonatierra to go out in teams (802 N. 7th St.)
6:00 pm – Non-Violent Direction Action & Civil Disobedience Training at the Carl Hayden Community Center (3216 W. Van Buren St.)
7:00 pm – Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix, there will be a screening of the award winning documentary, 9500 Liberty. The movie, which shows what happened when one Virginia community passed legislation similar to SB1070, will be followed by question and answer period with director Eric Byler and local Phoenix leaders concerned about state and local initiatives regarding immigration.
Wednesday, July 28th
10:00 am – Community Outreach – meet at Tonatierra to go out in teams (802 N. 7th St.)
Noon – UU Congregation of Phoenix will open its doors to visitors from out of town. Water and some food available.
2:00 pm- at Unitarian Universalst Congregation of Phoenix
- check-in/orientation
- brief training on social witness and other issues such as legal and non-violent civil disobedience regarding events on the 29th and 30th
- catered light dinner snack from New Day Center
- briefing on immigration legislation across the country
- discussion about how to bring immigrant rights work back to your local congregations
6:00 pm – Non-Violent Direction Action & Civil Disobedience Training at the Carl Hayden Community Center (3216 W. Van Buren St.)
Thursday, July 29th
National Day of Non-Compliance – “Don’t Work, Don’t Buy, Don’t Comply”
6:00 am –
- Interfaith worship service at Trinity Cathedral (100 W. Roosevelt St.)
- short march to the Wells Fargo Building, which is the headquarters of Maricopa County Sheriff, Joe Arpaio.
- witness at the Wells Fargo Building (MCSO HQ), led by our local partner organizations, Somos/Puente
7:30-8:00 am – Press conference with faith leaders
throughout the day – SSL flash action acitivies across Phoenix. Groups of people wearing SSL shirts will engage in public displays of Standing on the Side of Love with Immigrant Families at several suburban locations (malls, grocery stores) during the afternoon
4/5:00 pm into evening – Vigil at the state Capitol
Other activities may likely be planned throughout the day.
Friday, July 30th
People with SSL shirts, information and cameras will gather in teams of four to maintain a presence/express solidarity in the barrios and to possibly react as witnesses to sweeps which have been announced by Maricopa County Sheriff Office (MCSO). We will likely be handing out information related to the “Know Your Rights Campaign” (your legal rights if questioned by the police), citizenship drives, voter drives etc.
We are planning to rent about 3 vans to help move people around for events, which will be supplemented by locals’ cars as agreeable.
In General
Throughout these three days, we will participate in “flash actions” across the city with our message that we stand on the side of love with immigrant families, and disseminate educational materials that dispel myths about immigration. and have time for reflection about how we may best remain engaged in this important work over the long haul.
