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In California, a state in which 27 percent of residents are foreign born and approximately 50 percent of children have one non-citizen parent, the immigrant justice movement has worked tirelessly over two decades to secure victories at the city, county, and state levels. This includes Medi-Cal coverage expansion for undocumented immigrants, the California Dream Act, immigration legal services for University of California (UC) and community college students, the California Values Act (SB54) – our statewide sanctuary law – and the TRUST and TRUTH Acts, bringing transparency and accountability to how local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration enforcement efforts. These accomplishments have established California as a leader on immigration, serving as a model for other efforts across the country—and has also made California a target for federal-level attacks that threaten these hard-fought victories.
In partnership with Northern California Grantmakers, we invite you to explore how California can remain a pro-immigrant state while the shifts in federal policies and funding retraction dismantle protections for immigrants across the nation.
Join us to:
- learn about key policy wins and their impact on immigrant communities.
- explore which policies and funding could be at risk at the state level.
- identify what funders can do to help preserve immigrant justice wins and continue to protect immigrant communities at the state and local level.
This program is a part of our partnership with Northern California Grantmakers to elevate the issues facing immigrant communities in Northern California. Learn more here.
speakers
- Amy Ramirez, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County
- Salvador G. Sarmiento, Campaign Director, National Day Laborer Organizing Network
- Josh Stehlik, Policy Director, California Immigrant Policy Center
REGISTRATION
To register for this program, please visit this link.
Photo by Peg Hunter on Flickr, is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.