Archives for the ‘Latino Agenda’ Category

NBHRN Solidarity with Elvira Arellano, 12-10-2006

By miguel • May 5th, 2008 • Category: Latino Agenda, Solidarity, Video

A short documentary on the National Boricua Human Rights Network and Elvira Arellano, undocumented activist and Adalberto United Methodist Church on International Human Rights Day, 12-10-2006.



Sanctuary Begins Again at Adalberto United Methodist Church

By miguel • Feb 25th, 2008 • Category: Latino Agenda, Solidarity

Chicago Indymedia
“This act of civil disobedience by an undocumented mother today is a proclamation of the ‘State of the Latino Nation.’”
Following in the footsteps of her friend Elvira Arellano, Flor Crisotomo announced today that she will refuse to report for deportation as ordered by Homeland Security and will take sanctuary in Adalberto United Methodist [...]



Statement of Flor Crisostomo: Resisting Deportation

By miguel • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: Latino Agenda, Solidarity

January 28th, 2008
Two years ago I was arrested in a raid that destroyed the lives of hundreds of IFCO workers and their families. The raid was part of the campaign of “attrition” through “enforcement only” that is the current wrong-headed policy of this government.
I have exhausted all my legal appeals and I have been ordered [...]



Day after Elivira Arellano arrest, picket ICE in Chicago

By miguel • Aug 21st, 2007 • Category: Latino Agenda, Photos, Solidarity



Vigil in Support of Elvira Arellano, ICE offices Chicago

By miguel • Aug 20th, 2007 • Category: Latino Agenda, Photos, Solidarity

Mexican and Puerto Rican communities and supporters come together at vigil in support of Elvira Arellano, arrested in Los Angeles on August 19, 2007.