Earlier this week,  we published a list of actions suggested by CUI Indivisible suggesting what we can do locally on the separation of children from parents at the border.  Here are some more suggestions,  which we gathered from many sources. Call Rodney Davis - From a post on the CUP Facebook page: "I called today … Continue reading More Action Items: Children Separated From Parents at the Border

If you're concerned about the immigration issues in the national press but are not sure of what's happening locally, check out the June 23 protest against the growing presence of ICE in our community. The event is 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Drury Inn and Suites Champaign 905 W Anthony Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61821 The event … Continue reading ICE Out of CU! Rally at Drury Inn Hotel on June 23

The Trump Administration has separated over 1,300 children from their parents since May 7, according to The Intercept. While we may not be able to volunteer our time at the Texas border to help reunite immigrant families, we can give support to organizations that are working to reunite families. ACTION 1: Donate The Texas Civil … Continue reading Action Item from CU Indivisible: Stop Separating Immigrant Families

The New American Welcome Center at: https://universityymca.org/welcome/ will release data on the contributions of immigrants in Champaign County on Wednesday, May 23.  Below is an invitation to the event and an announcement of what's involved.  Invitation: Join us for a presentation on the demographic and economic contributions of immigrants with the New American Economy and … Continue reading Community Data Release: Immigrants in Champaign County