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January Extra – Two key items

This is January 19th and there are news reports of ICE agents gathering in major American cities.

 

Here are two concrete local actions you can take to support our immigrant neighbors   Please see the items below.  One is Monday, one on Tuesday.

 

Vigil on Monday! Note that it will only be outdoors a short time.

 


ORDINANCE REGARDING IMMIGRATION STATUS!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Chelsea City Council meeting will consider a second reading of the City of Chelsea Solicitation of Immigration Status Ordinance. Below is an excerpt from the ordinance language. The whole document is posted in the council package online here (pg 78). Please consider attending the meeting and speaking at public comment to support the ordinance.  Public comment is at the very beginning of the 7:00 pm meeting or send emails to the council members directly. Council emails are here.

Ann Arbor City Council is considering an Ice- Free Zone resolution on Feb 2.

This Friday!

A pretty comprehensive list of mutual aid for Immigrants, legal defense funds, individuals and businesses whose lives and livelihoods have been interrupted by ICE in the Twin Cities.

January 20. Standing room only crowd gathered to demand the Jackson (Michigan)County Board of Commissioners rescind the 287g agreement with ICE. While the commissioners did not comply yet, the Jackson County for Immigrants Coalition is mobilizing everyday to GET ICE OUT. Let’s do what we can to support. Will post more info as we receive.

MIRA (Movement for Immigrant Rights Action) is calling upon the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners and the Ann Arbor City Council to establish policies that deny ICE access to resources in ANY municipal building, facility, or program. Please join them at the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 7 pm, at 220 North Main St. They will demand that the county adopt an ICE-FREE ZONE policy – denying ICE access to county buildings, properties, and activities to ensure that public services are safely accessible to all residents.

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