Category: Press Releases

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Voces de la Frontera Action continues to build Latinx and multiracial youth voting power in Wisconsin; Succeeds in re-electing pro-immigrant candidate Governor Evers and ensuring his veto power to block far right Republican extremism

    Eduardo Perea (in the middle), age 25 from Milwaukee, voted on Tuesday dedicating his vote to his immigrant parents, who accompanied him to the polls in support. Eduardo holds a sign that reads in English, “Vote Tuesday, November … Continue reading “Voces de la Frontera Action continues to build Latinx and multiracial youth voting power in Wisconsin; Succeeds in re-electing pro-immigrant candidate Governor Evers and ensuring his veto power to block far right Republican extremism” →

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Milwaukee betrayed: Decision to host the RNC undermines public safety and normalizes the far-right

Español en la Segunda Pagina Voces de la Frontera Action, BLOC, Never Again is Now, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, and Freedom Action Now, express disappointment in Milwaukee’s leadership (Milwaukee, WI) – On Friday, Milwaukee was approved to host the 2024 … Continue reading “Milwaukee betrayed: Decision to host the RNC undermines public safety and normalizes the far-right” →

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As DACA is threatened with repeal, Immigrant youth speak out on the 10th anniversary of the DACA program to demand the Biden Administration expand protections for all and Congress pass citizenship

Press Release Español en la Segunda Pagina (Milwaukee, WI) -Today, June 15, 2022 marks 10 years since immigrant youth won the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. There are roughly 700,000 DACA recipients living in the U.S., and according … Continue reading “As DACA is threatened with repeal, Immigrant youth speak out on the 10th anniversary of the DACA program to demand the Biden Administration expand protections for all and Congress pass citizenship” →

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Community organizations send an open letter message to members of the Milwaukee Common Council Steering and Rules Committee: Don’t Hold the Republican Convention in Milwaukee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2022 CONTACTS: Jessica Schmidt, 414-469-9206, [email protected] Español en la Segunda Pagina Community organizations send an open letter message to members of the Milwaukee Common Council Steering and Rules Committee: Don’t Hold the Republican Convention in … Continue reading “Community organizations send an open letter message to members of the Milwaukee Common Council Steering and Rules Committee: Don’t Hold the Republican Convention in Milwaukee” →

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Community organizations send an open letter message to Milwaukee leadership: Don’t Hold the Republican Convention in Milwaukee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2022 CONTACTS: Jessica Schmidt, 414-469-9206, [email protected] Español en la Segunda Pagina (Milwaukee, WI) – We the undersigned community organizations want to send a clear message to city, county and state leaders: the Republican National Convention … Continue reading “Community organizations send an open letter message to Milwaukee leadership: Don’t Hold the Republican Convention in Milwaukee” →

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Over 300 Immigrant Essential Workers, Farmers, Students Lobby State Republicans to Stop Blocking Driver Licenses & In-State Tuition for Immigrants 

Español en la Segunda Pagina Lobby Day Is Final Day of “Two Days Without Latinxs and Immigrants” Statewide General Strike (WISCONSIN) – For the second day of their “Two Days Without Latinxs and Immigrants” general strike for immigrant rights, over … Continue reading “Over 300 Immigrant Essential Workers, Farmers, Students Lobby State Republicans to Stop Blocking Driver Licenses & In-State Tuition for Immigrants “ →

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Latinxs and Immigrants in Swing States Gear Up for National Actions on May 1st to Demand Biden & Congress Protect All Immigrants Before Hotly Contested Midterm Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/22/22 (NATIONAL) – In anticipation for the upcoming, hotly contested midterm elections, at a time when recent poll numbers show President Biden hemorrhaging support from Latinx voters, immigrants and Latinx leaders from the key swing states of … Continue reading “Latinxs and Immigrants in Swing States Gear Up for National Actions on May 1st to Demand Biden & Congress Protect All Immigrants Before Hotly Contested Midterm Elections” →