We bring you news this week from the community frontlines of immigrant justice, highlighting the recent work of DRUM. We then offer a frightening look at the publicized plans for the Department of Homeland Security of the notorious Project 2025, a right-wing fever dream should the Republican party control the White House after the next election. Read More
Our first story also brings news of change: the shifting landscape of global migration behind an increasing number of West African immigrants arriving in New York City. We then turn to report on the largely invisible stories of Palestinian Americans in Gaza and the West Bank during a relentless war, and the obstacles to immigration even for close family members of Palestinian US citizens. Read More
President Trump mocked sanctuary cities and aimed to intensify harassment and deportation. Now, Democratic mayor of New York is undermining the city’s commitment to legal sanctuary. This week’s newsletter offers an update on the cynical moves by the Adams’ administration to deny shelter to asylum seekers who are, literally, being left out in the cold by merciless new policies. Read More
Today’s newsletter focuses on the important work being done by community-based groups to support migrant arrivals in New York City. We then turn to an in-depth story of Peruvian artist Olinda Silvano, co-founder of the migrant Shipibo community in Lima, whose indigenous wisdom sparks creative resistance to environmental threats both here and in Peru. Read More
We are living in the middle of a human rights emergency. The ongoing war against immigrants and refugees is a catastrophe, not just for its direct victims, but for all freedom-loving people. Read More
The New York Department of Labor has created a form to apply to the Excluded Workers Fund at dol.ny.gov/EWF FAQ pages are available in 13 languages. Read More
If you stop and think about it, citizenship is a strange phenomenon. It’s an “official” status that gets assigned to each of us, for better or worse,based on lines on a map, and accidents of birth. Read More
At JHISN’s Community Gathering on October 17, activist Denise (Lupita) Romero spoke about her recent confrontation with US Senator Chuck Schumer. Read More
Who We Are
We are a group of people committed to standing in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors who are increasingly under attack. By alerting the public to abuses and disseminating information on the rights of immigrants, we strive to increase awareness and mobilize our community to support those in need.
Please click below to learn more about our history.
Get in Touch
If you need assistance, please reach out to us and we will do our best to get you the necessary support and resources.
We also welcome suggestions and information about other groups or events that may be of interest to immigrants or those who wish to stand in solidarity with them.
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Upcoming Events
The Jackson Heights Immigrant Solidarity Network holds regular meetings and hosts forums each year. We hope you’ll consider joining us in our mission to stand in solidarity with immigrants in our neighborhood.
There are also many other wonderful organizations we interact with that sponsor events. Please click below for a list of upcoming events.
Additional Resources
Whether it’s issues of detainment, deportation, workplace discrimination, housing, or educational justice, there is a group somewhere that is ready to lend a helping hand. We have compiled a list of resources to assist the immigrant seeking support or the activist looking for a place to give back. If your organization isn’t on our list, please contact us and we’ll be happy to add it. Please click below for further information.
No Human Being is Illegal
Ningún Ser Humano Es Ilegal
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