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By Tania Unzueta | Jun 4, 2018

National “Chinga La Migra” Organizing Tour Targets ICE, Launches at Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma

The tour will kick off with a ‘noise and light’ demonstration at the NW detention center (1146 East J Street, Tacoma, WA) on Monday, June 4th, from 8-11 pm. Seattle, WA – On June 4th Mijente will launch the “Chinga…

By Mijente | Jun 3, 2018

Chinga La Migra: Morristown Tennessee

In early April 2018, ICE raided a meat packing plant outside of Morristown, Tennessee. But ICE did not act alone, Tennessee Highway Patrol and local police diverted traffic and Tennessee National Guard opened up its facilities and functioned as a…

By Mijente | May 30, 2018

Chinga La Migra: Chicago

In Chicago, Chinga La Migra is hosted by OCAD, an undocu-led organization that has trained hundreds of leaders on the front lines, fighting wide-spread immigration raids. The Chinga La Migra tour is building off of the work OCAD has done…

By Tania Unzueta | Apr 24, 2018

Voto de Mayo: National Latinx Mobilization for Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams has the chance to be a national example of a progressive candidate of color who prioritizes the health and safety of our communities, defend immigrants and people of color over incarceration and criminalization, and if elected could be the…

By Tania Unzueta | Apr 19, 2018

BREAKING: Federal Judge Grants Freedom to Activist Alejandra Pablos From Immigration Detention

Federal judge grants activist Alejandra Pablos freedom from detention, showing community organizing works. Now we must demand that Governor Ducey pardon Alejandra so she can have a chance to fight her deportation and stay home. Follow Mijente to see live…

By Luz Chavez | Apr 18, 2018

Calling All Latinxs! Help Elect the First Black Female Governor in the Nation!

What does Georgia have to do with defending our families and communities against Trump?

By Luz Chavez | Apr 9, 2018

5 Ways to Support Ale During Her Hearing #ReleaseAle

After 4 weeks in detention, beloved activist and Mijente member Alejandra “Ale” Pablos finally received a date for her bond hearing! Ale has been held without bond since being taken into custody during a regular check-in with ICE on March…

By Tania Unzueta | Apr 9, 2018

Date Set for Alejandra’s Bond

Mijente member Alejandra Pablos was granted a bond hearing, which will determine if she can be released from detention.  Immigrant rights and reproductive rights activist Alejandra Pablos was granted a bond hearing before an immigration judge, to determine whether she…

By Mijente | Apr 4, 2018

A Letter to Mijente: “I’m Fighting with You”

Mijente member Alejandra Pablos has been in ICE custody since March 7th. She wrote these powerful words to fellow members to show her love and gratitude.