X-posting this great list of resources and contacts for folx who want to get more involved in Portland's growing coalition in advocating for and preserving immigrants' rights.
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition:
To get more involved in work on sanctuary
legislation/community work e-mail:
ethanharrison4@gmail.com, or Kim kimberlyford77@yahoo.com
ethanharrison4@gmail.com, or Kim kimberlyford77@yahoo.com
PIRC Rapid Response Hotline: Be part of a team of
volunteers ready to verify reports of ICE activity e-mail: Marco Mejia at mejiayep@yahoo.com
Portland Jobs with Justice's Solidarity Squad of rapid
responders to hate crimes; hate-based legislation; ICE activity e-mail:
justin@jwjpdx.org for more info or sign up at https://actionnetwork.org/forms/portland-jobs-with-justice-solidarity-squad
To join Facebook group to learn about potential denial of
services for immigrants: contact Patricia Toledo at patricia@portlandvoz.org or
Paloma Vizcaino at vizcainopaloma@yahoo.com
To explore creative work around re-framing human rights
(referencing the UN Universal Declaration of HR): e-mail Nikki Mandell at nikki.mandell@gmail.com