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Aug 10: Adelanto Detention Center

An Immigration Lament, Moving Towards Justice:
Prayer Service in front of Adelanto Immigration Detention Center

When: Aug 10th, 7:00-9:00pm

Location:
In front of Adelanto Detention Center
10400 Rancho Road
Adelanto CA 92301

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Join us in observing Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the month of Av. A day of fasting and lament for catastrophic events in Jewish history. Lament is undertaken by the entirety of the community not just to mourn, but as a generative act that leads to teshuvah, acts of restorative justice.

Together we will reflect on the current human rights violations occurring inside Adelanto Detention Center and across the country against immigrants. Together we can look for ways we can move towards change in our community.

Leading the prayer service will be Rabbi Suzanne Singer and Rev. Julie Kelly.

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Aug 1, Los Angeles: AB 32: Ending For-Profit Prison Facilities and Beyond

Justice Not Jails
Come Join Our First Thursday Meeting!

Aug 1st: AB 32: Ending For-Profit Prison Facilities and Beyond

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Lincoln Memorial Church
4126 Arlington Ave. Los Angeles

Focus: We will focus on learning about the status of AB 32 which will prohibit the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from entering into a contract or renewing a contract with a for-profit, private prison facility located in or outside of the state. We will hear testimony of those impacted by for-profit, private prison facilities, and embark on a conversation on creating an alternative future without jails, prisons, and policing.

1) AB 32: We will be moving forward to ensure AB 32 becomes law by committing to take appropriate actions, i.e., district legislative office visits, phone calls, letters of support, and/or providing public testimony before the appropriate legislative body.

2) Faith Framework: Establish a framework for a faith-rooted worldview for building community and fostering restorative justice

A light dinner will be served. For more information and RSVP, please contact Rev. Larry Foy lfoy@im4humanintegrity.org

Together we will dismantle the culture of criminalization, restore our communities, and reclaim our character.

We hope you will join us.

Missed our June First Thursday? View the recording, to see our meeting on bills in Sacramento and Recommendations for Probation Department

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Support H.R. 1945, The Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act

Call Your Member of Congress 

Switch Board for Contacting Your Representative:  (202)-224-3121

1) When you call your Representative’s office, ask to speak to the foreign policy aide. Use the script below in speaking with the aide.  2) If the aide has not seen the bill, ask for the aide’s email address so that you can forward a copy of the bill. 3) If the foreign policy aide is not available, ask to leave a message on their voice mail.  4) Be sure to get the name foreign policy staffer so you can follow up.

Script: “My name is _____. I am a constituent from (your town/city) in (your state). I am calling to ask Rep. _____ to co-sponsor H.R. 1945, The Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act calling for a suspension of U.S. security aid to Honduras until human rights violations committed by the Honduran security forces cease. Has Rep. _______ seen this bill? Can I count on him/her to sign on? Please call me this week at (_your phone number_) to let me know if you have seen the letter, and if Rep. _____ will sign it.”    **In your phone conversation, please highlight why this letter is important to you, especially your links or connections to Honduras, Central America or the impact that the caravans have had on you.

Background: The Berta Caceres Human rights in Honduras Act was introduced by Rep. Johnson on March 28, 2019 for the second time. The importance of this bill cannot be understated. Through its passage, the US would suspend security assistance to Honduras from agencies in addition to loans from multilateral development banks that go towards police or military until human rights violations by Honduran security forces cease and their perpetrators are brought to justice.

On July 23rd, there will be a congressional briefing in Washington D.C to inform our members of congress on the root causes of migration and the importance why it’s important to push this bill forward.

Mobilization to Washington D.C is not accessible to everyone, but supporters across the country can be part of this historic event and amplify the conversation by utilizing social media feeds. This document can be used as a guide and resource for information. Hashtags #CaravanRootCauses #BertaCaceresAct #Justice4Migrants #HR1945

 

Link to the Full Bill: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr1945/text