IJL in the San Diego County Community
January 18, 2020
IJL was there to support the North County San Diego Women’s March/Rally that was held at the Oceanside Civic Center on Saturday from 10 am-12 pm. The theme of the 2020 Rally was: Embrace, Educate, Empower! The Rally drew many supporters.
The Rally included a dynamic performance by Los Ojos del Condor a Chilean feminist group that seeks to educate San Diegans about the conflicts and struggles in Chile. The group led the the rally participants through chanting and dancing that denounced gendered-based sexual violence. The crowd was also treated to two powerful songs by local Oceanside musician Celeste Barbier.
City Manager Deanna Lorson stated attendance was estimated by city staff at 1200 total with approximately 700 at one time.
IJL was there to support the North County San Diego Women’s March/Rally that was held at the Oceanside Civic Center on Saturday from 10 am-12 pm. The theme of the 2020 Rally was: Embrace, Educate, Empower! The Rally drew many supporters.
The Rally included a dynamic performance by Los Ojos del Condor a Chilean feminist group that seeks to educate San Diegans about the conflicts and struggles in Chile. The group led the the rally participants through chanting and dancing that denounced gendered-based sexual violence. The crowd was also treated to two powerful songs by local Oceanside musician Celeste Barbier.
City Manager Deanna Lorson stated attendance was estimated by city staff at 1200 total with approximately 700 at one time.
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December 9, 2019
Special shout out to Alan Cabrera and Carlos Medina Tenasco for representing Immigrant Justice League at Border X Brewing - meeting up with actor/screenwriter/comedian John Leguizamo who was promoting PhenomX (a comic book series superhero character from the lower east side that inspires Latin teens to overcome insurmountable obstacles). Alan shared IJL's mission and history with John Leguizamo - thanks for representing, Alan Cabrera!!! |
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November 26, 2019
The IJL members met with Congressman Mike Levin at his Oceanside office. One of the topics that was raised by Ellen Bartlett was the issue of people being denied FREE flu vaccinations at the detention centers and the deaths of children because they had contracted the flu. The doctors are offering to provide the vaccine and service at no cost to the CBP or ICE.
The IJL members met with Congressman Mike Levin at his Oceanside office. One of the topics that was raised by Ellen Bartlett was the issue of people being denied FREE flu vaccinations at the detention centers and the deaths of children because they had contracted the flu. The doctors are offering to provide the vaccine and service at no cost to the CBP or ICE.
YThis is the response from Congressman Levin's office on December 10, 2019:
Busby, Francine
Dear Members of the Immigrant Justice League and Friends,
During your meeting with Congressman Levin, you asked the he speak out about the conditions of migrants, draconian policies and other issues affecting thousands of people at our southern border. This morning the Congressional Hispanic Caucus spoke out loudly and clearly about the need to provide flu vaccines and medical services at the border. Below are the links to Congressman Levin’s remarks about the need to provide vaccinations and medical care and to the full press conference.
Please share these with your members and others who are working with immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. There will also be social media by Congressman Levin and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that you can share.
Here is a link to cell phone video of Congressman Levins remarks: https://drive.google.com/…/1DN1sWES5cS--NQI7BfEjb30XE…/view…
And here is a livestream of the whole Press Conference: https://www.facebook.com/congressional.hispanic.caucus/
October 19, 2019
The Coalition to Close the Concentration Camps along with other activist groups, including Immigrant Justice League, held a demonstration in downtown San Diego. The event was part of a national movement calling on the federal government to close migrant detention camps along the United States-Mexico border. www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-rally-to-close-migrant-detention-centers/509-62d6b0b8-c0dd-47bd-8d5f-6157a867b499?fbclid=IwAR2VdpvGzY5XQYljdrdLNESNmEZ1ZqVCHvq5XntCjeXb_mjHjaFtlI_gwn0
IJL in the News
A group of migrant advocates wants San Diego County leaders held accountable for asylum-seeking children who suffer abuse during immigration detention.
“They’re being held in conditions that really constitute abuse,” said Rev. Beth Johnson, who stood with fellow Immigration Justice League members outside of the San Diego County Administration Building on Tuesday morning.
“The Board of Supervisors is responsible for allowing this humanitarian crisis to continue unchecked,” Johnson said.
Migrant children are scantily dressed and not given blankets in air-conditioned rooms during immigration detention, which can last for several days, Johnson said. She said meals lack nutrition, leaving children vulnerable to illnesses.
“This is holding the county accountable in their role as being caregivers, caretakers for the children in San Diego County,” she said.
The league is demanding county supervisors declare a state of emergency. In addition, the group is planning to file child abuse charges against Chair Supervisor Kristin Gaspar and the 2018 Board of Supervisors.
Johnson said the supervisors’ decision last spring to support President Trump’s lawsuit against California’s Family Values Act and sanctuary laws put supervisors in a position to turn a blind eye.
Children’s lives are at risk, said league member Sue Alderson.
“One woman was horrified,” Alderson said. “She was in the ICE room for five days, her kid is sick.”
Alderson said the health and safety of migrant children fall solely in the hands of volunteers, like herself. She helps migrant families with transportation plans after their release from detention.
“We help them get their tickets and we explain how they have to transfer — change planes, change buses — and make sure they have a safe passage, as safe as we can make it,” Alderson said.
The board of supervisors is scheduled on Tuesday to discuss short and long-term solutions for the migrant crisis.
Aired 1/8/19 on KPBS News
www.kpbs.org/news/2019/jan/07/advocates-say-san-diego-county-leaders-neglecting-/
“They’re being held in conditions that really constitute abuse,” said Rev. Beth Johnson, who stood with fellow Immigration Justice League members outside of the San Diego County Administration Building on Tuesday morning.
“The Board of Supervisors is responsible for allowing this humanitarian crisis to continue unchecked,” Johnson said.
Migrant children are scantily dressed and not given blankets in air-conditioned rooms during immigration detention, which can last for several days, Johnson said. She said meals lack nutrition, leaving children vulnerable to illnesses.
“This is holding the county accountable in their role as being caregivers, caretakers for the children in San Diego County,” she said.
The league is demanding county supervisors declare a state of emergency. In addition, the group is planning to file child abuse charges against Chair Supervisor Kristin Gaspar and the 2018 Board of Supervisors.
Johnson said the supervisors’ decision last spring to support President Trump’s lawsuit against California’s Family Values Act and sanctuary laws put supervisors in a position to turn a blind eye.
Children’s lives are at risk, said league member Sue Alderson.
“One woman was horrified,” Alderson said. “She was in the ICE room for five days, her kid is sick.”
Alderson said the health and safety of migrant children fall solely in the hands of volunteers, like herself. She helps migrant families with transportation plans after their release from detention.
“We help them get their tickets and we explain how they have to transfer — change planes, change buses — and make sure they have a safe passage, as safe as we can make it,” Alderson said.
The board of supervisors is scheduled on Tuesday to discuss short and long-term solutions for the migrant crisis.
Aired 1/8/19 on KPBS News
www.kpbs.org/news/2019/jan/07/advocates-say-san-diego-county-leaders-neglecting-/
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – One the eve of the critical 2018 Midterm Elections, San Diego immigration rights activists made their voices heard.
The Immigrant Justice League held a rally to discuss immigrant issues and to hear from community leaders and individuals who believe that immigrant rights are human rights.
Those who attended said the current administration is treating asylum seekers and refugees as less than human
Organizers said they wanted to hold the County Board of Supervisors accountable for “their racist actions.”
News 8’s Richard Allyn reports from downtown San Diego with the details.
cbs8.com/article/news/san-diego-immigrant-rights-activists-speak-out-on-the-eve-of-the-midterm-election/509-9aa784e8-0821-4b3a-aac4-252a12076339
The Immigrant Justice League held a rally to discuss immigrant issues and to hear from community leaders and individuals who believe that immigrant rights are human rights.
Those who attended said the current administration is treating asylum seekers and refugees as less than human
Organizers said they wanted to hold the County Board of Supervisors accountable for “their racist actions.”
News 8’s Richard Allyn reports from downtown San Diego with the details.
cbs8.com/article/news/san-diego-immigrant-rights-activists-speak-out-on-the-eve-of-the-midterm-election/509-9aa784e8-0821-4b3a-aac4-252a12076339
How to Help!The Immigrant Justice League supports individuals and agencies who assist immigrants and asylum-seekers who are treated unfairly by the U S government. This support includes, but is not limited to, raising funds needed to assist those immigrants and asylum-seekers. (Check out our affiliate organization "Stand Shoulder2Shoulder".)
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Please help us stop the dismantling of our democracy. We invite you to join us in the National 2 Shoulder SELFIE CHALLENGE.” |
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