Release: “That was a kidnapping”: CBSA Cuts Fence to Remove Lucy Granados with only the Clothes on her Back. Supporters Call on Minister Hussen to Bring Lucy Home. 15 April Now. Sit In Underway at Laval Immigration Detention Centre: Community…
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* Call or write Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen (dial 613-995-0777, 613-954-1064 and 416-656-2526 or write to Ahmed.Hussen@parl.gc.ca): – ask him to accept Lucy’s application for permanent residence on humanitarian grounds before she is deported; – ask him to investigate the actions of the CBSA agent who…
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Call to Action and Update, 16 April Update, 12 April Support Rally by Mexicans United for Regularization, 11 April 2018 Rally 24 heures avant deportation et mise à jour, 11 April 2018 Lights for Lucy Vigils, Tuesday 10 April (includes…
Media Coverage
http://mi.lapresse.ca/screens/bff27cca-8aaa-4a63-8d05-c2cc153533a5__7C___0.html Lucy, le vent d’une solidarité Depuis le Guatemala, Lucy Francineth Granados revient sur son expulsion du Canada https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idees/526076/grave-changement-de-cap-en-matiere-d-expulsions http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/cass-why-is-the-cbsa-deporting-lucy-granados https://theconversation.com/the-deportation-of-lucy-francineth-granados-a-symbol-of-canadas-rising-anti-immigrant-sentiment-95129 Une enquête demandée sur la déportation de Lucy Granados https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/activists-continue-fight-to-stop-deportation-of-guatamalan-community-organizer-1.3881007 https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/undocumented-mother-living-in-montreal-for-9-years-deported-reports-1.3883807 https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1094917/immigration-laval-lucy-francineth-granados-aeroport-expulsion https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/profoundly-unfair-mother-living-in-montreal-for-9-years-facing-deportation-1.3882025 Lucy Granados expulsée aujourd’hui https://www.courrierlaval.com/actualites/2018/4/13/manifestation-silencieuse-pour-eviter-la-deportation-de-lucy-gra.html http://www.rcinet.ca/zh/2018/04/13/144028/…
Undocumented Women Intercept Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen on Eve of International Day against Racism
Montreal, 21 mars 2017 — Federal Minister of Immigration, Ahmed Hussen, was intercepted by three non-status women a few days before the International Day Against Racism as he entered Montreal’s Sheraton Hotel to give a speech at an academic conference.…
Sanctuary City: Videos from Solidarity Across Borders Press Conference (February 20, 2017)
With the announcement of a limited and symbolic Sanctuary City motion to be considered (and eventually passed unanimously) by the City of Montreal this Monday, the migrant justice organization Solidarity Across Borders and allied groups organized a press conference to…
Sanctuary City: Selected Media Articles (February 2017)
Solidarity Across Borders Press Conference on “Sanctuary City” With the announcement of a limited and symbolic Sanctuary City motion to be considered (and eventually passed unanimously) by the City of Montreal this past Monday (February 20, 2017), the migrant justice…
UPDATED. Call to Action: Undocumented Montrealer Detained by SPVM in Traffic Stop, Faces Deportation from Coderre’s Sanctuary City on Monday
UPDATE/GOOD NEWS: After the CBSA refused to stop “David’s” deportation, the United Nations stepped in, asking Canada to stop the deportation until the risk is evaluated. Canada has no reason to refuse the request. Meanwhile, his lawyer is working to…
Press Conference: Community groups speak out on City of Montreal’s limited and symbolic Sanctuary City motion (February 20)
Media Advisory – For immediate release Press Conference: Community groups speak out on City of Montreal’s potential Sanctuary City motion Montreal, February 19, 2017 — With the announcement of a limited and symbolic Sanctuary City motion to be considered by…
Anti-Fascist Alert! Stop the Racist and Islamophobic Far-Right (March 4, 2017)
Stop the Racist and Islamophobic Far-Right Saturday, March 4, 11:30am (sharp!) Montreal City Hall, 275 Notre-Dame East near métro Place d’Armes [facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1308701102505982/] A callout by the Anti-Racist/Anti-Fascist Response Committee of Solidarity Across Borders (SAB Antifa). The racist anti-immigrant far-right…
(Media Release) Undocumented Refugee Arrested in Coderre’s Sanctuary City Faces Deportation in Five Days
Undocumented Refugee Arrested in Coderre’s Sanctuary City Faces Deportation in Five Days Montreal, 22 Feburary 2017 — “David”* was getting a lift from a friend when the SPVM stopped the car in a random check and ordered everyone to produce…
Workshop/Discussion: Building a Solidarity/Sanctuary City Together! (February 27)
Building a Solidarity/Sanctuary City Together! A Community Workshop and Discussion Monday, February 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204 (métro Guy-Concordia) Free. Welcome to all. Childcare available on site. Snacks and beverages. Translation (French-English). Wheelchair accessible venue. Learn more about…