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HB 2747 would remedy the fact that immigrant detainees and asylum seekers in Illinois can't see their priests or imams while awaiting trial...

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Shouldn't Immigrants Pay Taxes, Too?

Sat, 05/03/2008 - 17:24

Fact: Undocumented immigrants do pay taxes. They pump $7 billion per year into our social security system at a time when baby boomers are getting ready to retire and birth rates are going down. Learn more...

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No Hate in the Debate

Behind the Veil: Video Portrays Anti-immigrant Extremism

Fri, 06/27/2008 - 14:56

Behind The Veil: America’s Anti-Immigration Network

"What if all the leading anti-immigration groups were founded by the same man, funded by the same organization, and had ties to White supremacy?” asks the expose video, “Behind the Veil: America's Anti-Immigrant Network," released today. Read more…

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Bullies & Frauds

By Joshua Hoyt

Romney Points Out His Problem

Fri, 05/23/2008 - 22:00
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Republican Candidate for President Mitt Romney ran for the White House attacking Mike Huckabee, John McCain, and Rudy Guiliani for their alleged "support of illegal immigrants." So guess who was caught not once, but twice, employing undocumented immigrants to cut the grass at his estate?

Yep... Mitt Romney!

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Religious Worker Bill Passes Unanimously in Illinois House and Senate

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:04
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The Access to Religious Ministry Act (HB 4613), ensures access of religious workers to immigrant detainees in county jails across the state, passed in the Senate and the House unanimously today. 

“Access to religious ministry is a basic human right that we all deserve, especially in times of need,” said Rep. Burke. “The passage of this bill is a step forward towards compassion for the most needed and it will provide some relief for the spiritual needs of thousands of immigrants held in detention for days or months.”

HB 4613, sponsored by State Representatives Daniel Burke (D-Chicago) and Julie Hamos (D-Evanston) and State Senators Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) and Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago), has the support of religious institutions and leaders including Read more…

Call your State Rep Now!

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 11:59
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HB 4613 just passed the State Senate unanimously! The bill now heads to the House chamber for passage - however - the House has canceled its session for tomorrow. So it would need to go through the House very quickly this afternoon.

Please make calls immediately to the *Springfield* office of your State Rep (not their district office). If you do not know who your State Rep is or their number in Springfield, find out here Read more…

Exit Poll Full Report

Thu, 11/06/2008 - 12:59
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We are proud to release after further tabulation the 2008 immigration exit poll full report.

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The results of exit polls done by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) in partnership with Univision Radio News and the Asian American Institute show the following key findings:

Top issues among Latino voters: Economy (41.6%), Immigration (17.9%), Education (9.5%)

Top immigration issues for Latino voters: A path to legalization for the undocumented (66.4%), Faster processing for family reunification petitions (14.2%) Read more…

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New Americans Vote 2008

Goal: Register 20,000 New American voters in Illinois. Mobilize 50,000 immigrants to the polls in 20 target areas. Train 20 new leaders in local organizing to build power for their communities. Empower immigrant communities to stand up for our shared ideals.

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