IL Immigrant Rights
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Dedicated to building power to advance immigrants and refugees rights while striving for racial equity, dignity and respect for all.
Chicago, IL
Joined October 2007
TODAY’S SOUTHWEST SIDE OPERATION SHOWS: I.C.E. IS A VIOLENT FORCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES! Joint statement from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, @BPNCchicago, and the Southwest Rapid Response team.
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We stand united in fighting back against Trump's threats to Chicago and our communities.
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We stand united with @PersonalPAC, @SierraClubIL, @EqualityILL, and @chicagolabor against these cuts and urge the Senate to reject them. (2/2)
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The devastating cuts in the GOP tax bill are an attack on workers, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, reproductive rights, healthcare, clean energy jobs, and the environment in IL and beyond. (1/2)
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As the Trump admin ramps up "social media vetting for anti-Americanism," more immigrants are choosing to become U.S. citizens. Our partners at @icirr say citizenship apps are ticking up as "people want to protect themselves in case anything happens." https://t.co/5XvSYATJNP
wbez.org
As the Trump administration begins “social media vetting for anti-Americanism” among immigrants and other efforts, growing numbers are choosing to become citizens.
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CHICAGO! Haymarket Presents: Unbuild Walls 🕊️ Join @silkys13 in conversation with @CharlotteERosen on why immigrant justice needs abolition. With @OCAD_CHI, @AAAJ_Chicago and @icirr Sunday, May 18 Live at Haymarket House and streaming online RSVP:
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Haymarket Presents: Silky Shah on Unbuild Walls – Haymarket House (800 W Buena), Sun May 18, 2025 - Join us for the next event in the Haymarket Presents speakers series, as Silky Shah is joined by...
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Our statement in response to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield today:
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HAPPENING NOW: ICIRR is joining Latino Policy Forum, Illinois Latino Agenda, The Resurrection Project, the Illinois AFL-CIO, attendees of Latino Unity Day, and elected allies to oppose Secretary Kristi Noem’s stunt today in Springfield. Watch here: https://t.co/NUrxqTspIu
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- and will continue to demand rights for all immigrants, education and healthcare for all, and an end to deportations everywhere. Yesterday’s protest was a reminder that together not only are we stronger, but we can build a world where everyone flourishes and thrives. 🕊️
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Yesterday ICIRR joined 35,000 people in the streets of Chicago to commemorate #MayDay and fight back against Trump’s fascist agenda! ✊🏼 The Trump administration feeds off our fear, and yesterday our communities showed that we are not afraid of their threats -
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Hands Off protest in downtown Chicago and the suburbs drew thousands criticizing Trump's policies, including layoffs of federal workers, cuts in funding for social services and medical research. https://t.co/ifHVzZYEgk
chicago.suntimes.com
Also held in the suburbs and across the country, the demonstrations took aim at the administration's recent actions, including layoffs of federal workers, cuts in funding for social services and...
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TOMORROW at noon we’re taking to the streets in Chicago! ✊We're joining a national day of action to rise up and fight back against the unprecedented Trump-Musk power grab – and you don’t want to miss it!! https://t.co/NBfeqiRxCp
mobilize.us
See our FAQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybbL6gUl_e0WdVC3H-b6lGe0mehsZIJKrKGktzOkD6A/edit?usp=sharing Join the Chicago Federation of Labor, Equality Illinois, Illinois Coalition for...
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This Saturday in Chicago, it’s time to rise up and fight back against Trump and Musk’s attacks on immigrants and our communities! https://t.co/NBfeqiRxCp
@PersonalPAC @chicagolabor @EqualityILL @SierraClubIL Indivisible Chicago
mobilize.us
See our FAQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybbL6gUl_e0WdVC3H-b6lGe0mehsZIJKrKGktzOkD6A/edit?usp=sharing Join the Chicago Federation of Labor, Equality Illinois, Illinois Coalition for...
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📣 TODAY April 1, during the Illinois municipal elections, the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline will be answering calls at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Trained volunteers will be available to assist voters with any questions. Polling places will be open from 6am-7pm.
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Local immigrant rights groups pushed back against plans for a new travel ban that would prohibit or heavily restrict citizens of 43 countries from visiting the United States.
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Yesterday, members of the Arab, African, Asian, Latino, and broader immigrant community held a press conference at the Federal Plaza to address escalating attacks on immigrant communities, including the anticipated reintroduction of the travel ban. https://t.co/5OZAdakW8C
chicago.suntimes.com
Activists gather in Federal Plaza commit to continuing fight against the Trump administration's aggressive border control and deportation tactics.
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On April 5th, join us in Chicago to rise up and fight back against Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s attacks on our communities! https://t.co/NBfeqiQZMR
@chicagolabor @PersonalPAC @SierraClubIL @EqualityILL @IndivisibleChi
mobilize.us
See our FAQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybbL6gUl_e0WdVC3H-b6lGe0mehsZIJKrKGktzOkD6A/edit?usp=sharing Join the Chicago Federation of Labor, Equality Illinois, Illinois Coalition for...
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Watch now: Individuals and families targeted in recent ICE raids denounce Trump Administration's illegal arrests, announce court action challenging violations of Castañon Nava settlement agreement. Stream: https://t.co/UptXLhjaXp
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Disappointed with today’s vote, the fight is not over. Not by a long shot. We will continue to stand and fight with our allies.
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We urge our Illinois Senators to vote NO on cloture and the Republican Continuing Resolution today.
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