Community event to be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 25 at La Casa de la Raza, 601 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara
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For more information or assistance, please contact La Casa de La Raza. Our team is here to provide resources and support during this time. Contact bisoudellavina@gmail.com, 805-451-0156; lacasafhc@gmail.com or 805-699-5208
This is a moment for action. The Immigration Advocacy Collaborative (IAC), invites all stakeholders to join forces with La Casa to reignite our collective commitment to advocacy and support for our immigrant communities.
A Call to Unite. The IAC is calling on community partners, including service organizations, advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, elected officials, and the broader public, to join forces and address this urgent issue. Together, we can protect the most vulnerable children and families, and ensure the continued vitality of our protected-class neighborhoods.
SANTA BARBARA —The Immigration Advocacy Collaborative (IAC) is urging community members, organizations, and leaders to come together in response to reports of an ICE enforcement presence in the Milpas Street corridor. This area, a vibrant and economically sustainable neighborhood home to a majority-minority protected class, has been deeply impacted by the fear and uncertainty caused by these sightings.
The IAC has a long history of advocating for immigrant rights, providing critical support during the last administration through vigils, Know Your Rights workshops, Migrant Rights Emergency Handbook Kits, and collaboration with diverse advocacy groups and faith-based organizations.
These efforts created a network of trust and safety for immigrant families navigating th challenges of federal immigration regulations.
Impact of ICE Sightings
The reported presence of ICE in Milpas Street has sparked widespread fear, disrupting local businesses and jeopardizing the stability of families living in the shadows. These neighborhoods, which have thrived through self-sustainability and resilience during the pandemic, are now at risk of demographic and economic shifts due to the chilling effects of fear-driven revenue loss.
About the Immigration Advocacy Collaborative (IAC)
The Immigration Advocacy Collaborative is a trusted leader in advocating for immigrant rights and creating systems of support for vulnerable families. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, the IAC empowers communities to build resilience and navigate the challenges of immigration enforcement.
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Attention: Community Alert Regarding ICE Activity
We have received reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in our community. Please stay informed and exercise caution. Here are some important steps to protect yourself and your family:
- Know Your Rights: You have the right to remain silent and to refuse to sign any documents without consulting an attorney.
- Do Not Open the Door: ICE cannot enter your home without a signed warrant from a judge.
- Have a Safety Plan: Ensure all family members know what to do if approached by ICE.
- Contact a Trusted Organization: Reach out to local advocacy groups for support and guidance.
For more information or assistance, please contact La Casa de La Raza. Our team is here to provide resources and support during this time. Contact bisoudellavina@gmail.com, 805-451-0156; lacasafhc@gmail.com or 805-699-5208
Stay safe and informed. We stand together as a community.
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Llamado a la Acción Comunitaria: Respuesta a la Presencia de ICE en la Calle Milpas
Cuándo: Sábado, 25 de enero de 2025, a las 12:00 p.m.
Dónde: La Casa de la Raza, 601 East Montecito St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Este es un momento para actuar. La Colaboración de Defensa de los Derechos de los Inmigrantes (IAC, por sus siglas en inglés) invita a todos los socios comunitarios a unirse con La Casa para reavivar nuestro compromiso colectivo con la defensa y el apoyo a nuestras comunidades inmigrantes.
Un Llamado a la Unidad
La IAC está convocando a socios comunitarios, incluyendo organizaciones de servicios, grupos de defensa, organizaciones basadas en la fe, funcionarios electos y el público en general, a unir fuerzas para abordar esta urgente situación. Juntos, podemos proteger a los niños y familias más vulnerables y garantizar la vitalidad continua de nuestros vecindarios clasificados como protegidos.
SANTA BARBARA – – La Colaboración de Defensa de los Derechos de los Inmigrantes (IAC) insta a los miembros de la comunidad, organizaciones y líderes a unirse en respuesta a los reportes de la presencia de entidades de cumplimiento de ICE en el corredor de la Calle Milpas. Esta área, un vecindario vibrante y económicamente sostenible habitado por una clase protegida mayoritaria-minoritaria, ha sido profundamente afectada por el miedo y la incertidumbre causados por estos avistamientos.
Impacto de los Avistamientos de ICE
La presencia reportada de ICE en la Calle Milpas ha generado un miedo generalizado, interrumpiendo los negocios locales y poniendo en peligro la estabilidad de las familias que viven en las sombras. Estos vecindarios, que han prosperado gracias a la autosostenibilidad y resiliencia durante la pandemia, ahora están en riesgo de cambios demográficos y económicos debido a los efectos paralizantes de la pérdida de ingresos por miedo.
Acerca de la Colaboración de Defensa de los Derechos de los Inmigrantes (IAC)
La Colaboración de Defensa de los Derechos de los Inmigrantes es un líder confiable en la defensa de los derechos de los inmigrantes y la creación de sistemas de apoyo para familias vulnerables. A través de la educación, la defensa y la colaboración, la IAC empodera a las comunidades para construir resiliencia y enfrentar los desafíos del cumplimiento de las leyes de inmigración.
Para más información, comuníquese con bisoudellavina@gmail.com, 805-451-0156; lacasafhc@gmail.com or 805-699-5208