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PROTECT WELD COUNTY: Say NO to the Hudson detention center
Sign this petition to oppose the proposed immigrant detention center in Hudson, CO, and/or send emails to the decision-makers.
Opposition to an Immigrant Detention Facility in Huerfano County, Colorado
Sign this petition to oppose the proposed immigrant detention center in Walsenburg, CO, and/or send emails to the decision-makers.
Golden Food Pantry Food Drive Box at JUC
Sunday, November 16 – Sunday, November 30
Want to do more to help out during the government shutdown? Donate to the Golden Pantry food drive box at JUC through the end of November. Contact: Mark Nimlos.
Sign the Declaration by People of Faith in Support of the Lives and Rights of Immigrants
The Declaration by People of Faith created by the Interfaith Immigration Network is ready for signatures by organizations and individuals now. Get more information and sign the delcaration here. This Declaration proclaims the dignity and worth of our immigrant friends and neighbors. It denounces the dehumanization and mistreatment of immigrants. Once you sign, you’ll receive more information about sending this on.
Respond to ICE Presence at the Federal Immigration Court in Denver
Every Mon-Fri | 8 am – 10:30 am, indefinitely | 1961 Stout St, Denver Immigration Court
Court Watch including handing out information to those entering the building for immigration court. There is no vigil for the time being. Contact Gretchen May or join the JUC Rapid
Response Signal group to find out how to be involved.
Become a Pen Pal for GEO Detainees!
Supporters of the detainees in Aurora (at GEO Detention Center) are asking for people to become pen pals with detainees. The program, called Cartas de Paz (letters of Peace), provides important connections to the outside world for individual detainees.
Contact Gretchen May or Margie Robinson for more information about this program.
Vigil for Jeanette Vizguerra
EVERY MONDAY until she’s released, 6pm at Geo ICE center at 3130 N Oakland St, Aurora 80011
Metro area residents are gathering every Monday evening outside of the Geo ICE center to protest the detention without warrant of community organizer Jeanette, and others.
Plug In
At JUC
Receive texts from JUC about urgent social justice/community actions we need people to show up for.
At the UUSC
Receive email and/or text messages from the national UUSC Rapid Response Task Force.
Join the Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORRN)
This statewide network immediately responds to reported situations by confirming the existence of a raid or the presence of ICE, documenting the case – including using legal observers, and slowing down and controlling the public narrative of these events fighting to keep families together.
Report any suspected ICE activity to the CORRN Hotline: 1-844-864-8341
Attend UUSC Support for the Vulnerable Meetings
Every other Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm at JUC.
Would you like to be involved with JUC’s Immigrant support work? Please sign up so we know how many to expect. Contact: Gretchen May and June LeCrone. Please sign up so we know how many to expect.
Join a social justice task force
We partner for justice through a variety of teams in our church.
Watch our Immigration 101 presentation
If you have questions or want to follow up on any of the suggested actions in this video, contact Gretchen May.
Be Informed
Community resources to help stay informed:
Red cards for distribution
ICE enforcement in Congregations
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
Colorado Rapid Response Network
Support our Immigrant Neighbors – Mondays at 6:30 pm – Attend weekly Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition meetings at Shorter AME Church (3100 Richard Allen Ct, Denver).
Know Your Rights – Colorado Immigrant Right Coalition (CIRC) offers education and resources for protecting the rights of yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Learn More