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CMSA and CRLN Join Together as One Organization

For immediate release

September 1, 2009

 
Longtime partners, the Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN) and the Chicago Metropolitan Sanctuary Alliance (CMSA) have agreed to formally come together into one organization, under the CRLN name and banner. This comes after two decades of partnership – including sharing office space and staff.   With this deeper collaboration, the formerly separate organizations will be strengthened and enhanced. 
 
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Also, click here to check out the new website: http://www.crln.org/Chicago-New-Sanctuary 

 

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Inaugural Celebration of Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us April 26th, 2009 3:00-6:00pm
For the Inaugural Celebration of Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition
“Immigrant Justice: Postville and Beyond”

The Evening Will Honor Two Immigrant Justice Leaders:
 
Sidney Hollander and Sister Mary McCauley BVM
 
Join us for a festive celebration of Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition and our community partners
Co-hosted with the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregations at 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
 

Follow link to Read more on ticket information

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"Radical Welcome: People of Faith Working for Immigrant Rights"

"Radical Welcome: People of Faith Working for Immigrant Rights"

 Oct 1st 2009, 6-8pm

 St Gertrude’s Catholic Church (1420 W. Granville, Chicago)

6:00 - Food and Fellowship Time
6:30 – Program, Discussion, and Plans for Action! 
 
Join the

Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition:

 
 Hear testimonies from our immigrant sisters and brothers directly affected by our broken immigration policies
 

Hear from Leslie Combs, District Director for Rep. Jan Schakowsky, about immigration legislation and how we can work to get it passed

 

Hear what local faith communities are doing as part of CNSC and learn how you can get involved in the struggle for immigrant rights

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Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition in the News!

Secret Courts Exploit Immigrants

Our very own Mary Naftzger, CNSC Court Watch Volunteer Coordinator, was quoted in an article about the immigration court system in The Nation.  Check it out!
 
“Secret Courts Exploit Immigrants”
By Jacqueline Stevens
The Nation (June 16, 2009)
 
You don't need to go to Iran or North Korea to find secret courts. They're alive and well right here in the United States. On March 26, 2009, I was denied access to immigration courts in Eloy and Florence, Arizona, even though a federal regulation states, "All hearings, other than exclusion hearings, shall be open to the public" with a narrow range of exceptions--none of which were cited as a reason for excluding me…
 
To read the full article visit: Secret Courts Exploit Immigrants

 

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8th Day Center for Justice Declares Sanctuary

8th Day Center for Justice Declares Sanctuary

As a member of the Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition and the New Sanctuary Movement and Releases a Statement on Migration

Join us December 15th, 2008

5:30pm - Gathering

6:00pm- Program - to include the Sanctuary Declaration, Highlights of the Migration Statement, Testimonies from Immigrants, and a Call to Action Comissioning, followed by Refreshments.

At Loyola University Chicago, 111 East Pearson, Lewis Towers Beane Hall (13th Fl)

 

To RSVP or for more information please contact 8th Day Center for Justice, 312.614.5151, www.8thdaycenter.org

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