UPA 672: The Immigrant City
UPA 672: The Immigrant City
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Community Engagement/Accompaniment: This class will be partnering with the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) to offer a direct experience accompanying immigrants in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CONCORD: SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE ON MOUNMENT BOULEVARD PROTESTING AGAINST ICE ARRESTS & DEPORTATIONS
CONCORD: SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE ON MOUNMENT BOULEVARD PROTESTING AGAINST ICE ARRESTS & DEPORTATIONS
Sunday, February 2, 2025: Today, I stood alongside immigrant rights groups in Concord's Mounment Corridor district who expressed concern about expedited deportations and limited due process. We criticized the lack of community consultation and the Concord Immigration Court’s location in a neighborhood where immigrants feel safe and supported. Local officials, including U.S. Representative Mark DeSalunier (CA-10), acknowledged the limited community engagement and emphasized the need for better coordination. Read More Here.
Immigration Forum on March 15th at St. Anne's Catholic Church
Immigration Forum on March 15th at St. Anne's Catholic Church
Saturday, March 15, 2025 (8:00 a.m.): Today, I volunteered at the Immigration Forum held at St. Anne's Catholic Church in the town of Byron, California, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This community-centered, word-of-mouth event brought together vital resources and support for immigrant families in Contra Costa County. Click on the button below to read more!
The forum included:
Know Your Rights (KYR) Trainings
Community Resources & Legal Consultations
Children's Section
Music, Healing Activities & Dance Performances
Healing Arts & Art Supplies (Hijos de Dios)
Immigration Forum on April 12th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Immigration Forum on April 12th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Saturday, April 12, 2025 : Attending the immigration forum at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Concord was a transformative experience that deeply influenced my decision to pursue future legal studies. As I sat in the gathering of community members, advocates, and experts from organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, I was struck by the powerful conversations surrounding immigration, its complexities, and the human stories behind the policies. The forum opened my eyes to the intricate intersections of law, social justice, and human rights, which is why it inspired me to further my academic journey in the field of law after completing my master's degree in urban and public affairs. Click on the button below to read more!
Immigration Courts in the Bay Area
Immigration Courts in the Bay Area
San Francisco Immigration Court
San Francisco Immigration Court
People line up to go through security at 630 Sansome St. in San Francisco on Dec. 15, 2021, where the Executive Office for Immigration Review holds hearings for immigrants held in detention.
Concord Immigration Court
Concord Immigration Court
The site of the Concord Immigration Court is located at 1855 Gateway Boulevard in Concord, California
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