deportation
We must continue to fight for rights of all immigrants
by (Scastro329)
Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION
Cosecha is a movement that is working towards dignity, respect and permanent protection for all documented and undocumented immigrants through nonviolent actions to bring awareness that immigrants are vital assets to the United States as well as...
"Know Your Rights" training about immigrant concerns held at local restaraunt
by (Kathleen Underwood)
Submitted 02-09-2017 under NEWS
Wednesday evening, February 8, 2017, Michigan United, a statewide organization committed to participatory democracy at all levels, provided “Know Your Rights” training to more than 40 community members about the rights of immigrant...
Immigration policy fears cause clinic patients to stay away, cancel insurance
by (ebouwens)
Submitted 02-07-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
It’s a busy Tuesday morning at a community health center on Grand Rapids’ southwest side. The hallways are crowded and staff is scurrying in every direction. Spanish is heard everywhere. You might guess by the number of obviously...
We need immigrants
by (Benjamin Siekmeier)
Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION
Javier*, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, just got back from Guatemala 10 days ago. He had been deported a year and a half ago after he lost the case for his papers. Everybody knew he would come back. He is a noble man who would never abandon his wife and...