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Immigration en anglais
الأربعاء 6 يناير - 9:14
Immigration
We recognize that immigration policy and
subsequent enforcement of border laws are global issues and are a result of
many factors including: rampant poverty, unequal and unfair distribution of
wealth, racism, corporate globalization, civil strife and U.S.
intervention in the internal conflicts of other nations.
We believe that unless the root
causes of immigration are examined and resolved, human displacement and the
accompanying migration problems within the Americas (e.g. death in border crossing)
will persist.
The INS estimates the current number
of undocumented immigrants in the United States at 6 million, but
recent studies indicate that number to be between 2 and 5 million more.
Immigrants are vital to our society, both economically and culturally. These
undocumented immigrants, because of their legal status, are subject to abuses
and exploitation by their employers, by the police, etc.
We recognize that among undocumented
immigrants women are particularly vulnerable as they are often subject to
domestic violence by their partners and exploited by their employers.
Undocumented immigrant women endure extreme harsh conditions and risk their
well being for fear of being deported.
We believe that current U.S.
anti-immigration policies and laws violate many of the provisions of the United
Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) including the right to
work and organize (Article 23), the right to a standard of living, to health
care and well being (article 25), the right to social security (Article 22) and
the right to an education (Article 26).
We recognize that in order to
address the root causes of immigration, to reform the current immigration laws
and to advocate for laws more favorable to immigrants, it is essential for the
immigrant and activist communities to unite their efforts. We recognize that
members of the immigrant and activist communities and of the other solidarity
movements will benefit from education, cross-fertilization, and cooperation
between their movements.
7. We will unite to current efforts/campaigns for amnesty and dignity of
all immigrants.
3. Develop a database from LASC listserv to include a website with
immigrant news/action.
Statements of Principle
1) Derived positions in favor of
just immigration laws:
We see the "right to
mobility" as a fundamental human right, in contrast to the
"rights" of corporations and investors to the free movement of
capital under "free trade" economic policies.
We support the general unconditional
amnesty to all undocumented immigrants, regardless of their national origin.
We support Rep. Luis Gutierrez’ United States
Family Unity Law. The bill proposes a "Rolling Amnesty" that when
enacted will apply to people proving residency in the United States
for 5 years. (Example: If enacted in 2001, people will have to prove they have
been in the United States for 5 years, since 1996).
We propose that the
amnesty/legalization legislation should also include the following:
-A reduction to INS backlog in
pending applications and a mandate that the INS reach a final resolution of
applications for benefits filed within a maximum of 12 months.
-Guarantee equal rights to all
workers, regardless of their immigration status, including the right to
organize, to living wages, to work in a safe environment, and to be free from
sexual harassment and discrimination.
-Guarantee the right to healthcare,
social security and education.
We propose that the following
structural adjustments be made to US immigration policy:
-De-militarize our borders and
points of entry.
-Bar other law enforcement and
government agencies from aiding INS enforcement of immigration law.
-Separate INS enforcement agencies (i.e.
Border Patrol) from INS Services.
-Reduce the enforcement budgets,
while augmenting the budget of the service departments responsible for
processing citizenship and visa applications.
-Enhance enforcement of federal and
state labor laws (e.g. hours, health, safety, right to organize).
-All refugees should be entitled
political asylum. Distinctions favoring refugees from one country over the
others should be abolished.
We oppose any form of racial
profiling toward immigrants by law enforcement or any other authorities.
We support the current Violence
Against Women Act legislation (VAWA), which allows undocumented women who are
abused by their US
citizens or lawful permanent resident husbands, to file for their legal status
without need of the husband. While we applaud this initiative, we urge a more
comprehensive VAWA legislation including greater outreach efforts to
undocumented women about the benefits of this law. Among the services provided
to all victims of domestic violence, special programs and services should be
established to assist undocumented immigrant women in particular.
2) Derived positions to address the
root causes of human displacement/migration:
We support measures to strengthen
the education, action and collaboration between immigrant rights groups and
solidarity groups around current Latin American issues.
We oppose the FTAA, NAFTA, and any
other vehicle that serves to diminish the dignity of human being and to exploit
our people, especially women and indigenous groups. Current human displacement
in the world and the accompanying effects are a direct result of the internal
turmoil created by these agreements/organizations in Latin
America and other poor countries of the world.
We oppose the structural adjustment
programs imposed by the International Financial Institutions, which undermine
social services, decrease standards of living and force people to migrate. We urge debt relief for all impoverished countries.
We recognize that immigration policy and
subsequent enforcement of border laws are global issues and are a result of
many factors including: rampant poverty, unequal and unfair distribution of
wealth, racism, corporate globalization, civil strife and U.S.
intervention in the internal conflicts of other nations.
We believe that unless the root
causes of immigration are examined and resolved, human displacement and the
accompanying migration problems within the Americas (e.g. death in border crossing)
will persist.
The INS estimates the current number
of undocumented immigrants in the United States at 6 million, but
recent studies indicate that number to be between 2 and 5 million more.
Immigrants are vital to our society, both economically and culturally. These
undocumented immigrants, because of their legal status, are subject to abuses
and exploitation by their employers, by the police, etc.
We recognize that among undocumented
immigrants women are particularly vulnerable as they are often subject to
domestic violence by their partners and exploited by their employers.
Undocumented immigrant women endure extreme harsh conditions and risk their
well being for fear of being deported.
We believe that current U.S.
anti-immigration policies and laws violate many of the provisions of the United
Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) including the right to
work and organize (Article 23), the right to a standard of living, to health
care and well being (article 25), the right to social security (Article 22) and
the right to an education (Article 26).
We recognize that in order to
address the root causes of immigration, to reform the current immigration laws
and to advocate for laws more favorable to immigrants, it is essential for the
immigrant and activist communities to unite their efforts. We recognize that
members of the immigrant and activist communities and of the other solidarity
movements will benefit from education, cross-fertilization, and cooperation
between their movements.
| Actions for Just immigration policies 1. Get City Council resolutions supporting general amnesty. 2. Get co-sponsors for HR 500. 3. Get Senator to introduce amnesty bill. 4. Identify research sources on information on status of legislation. 5. Identify or produce talking points. 6. Set up a committee/network with representatives from solidarity and immigrant rights movements to carry out actions. |
7. We will unite to current efforts/campaigns for amnesty and dignity of
all immigrants.
| Actions for Solidarity 1. Develop and promote a popular education campaign between solidarity and immigrant rights groups. 2. Promote and strengthen the idea of popular peoples’ referendum on corporate globalization. |
3. Develop a database from LASC listserv to include a website with
immigrant news/action.
Statements of Principle
1) Derived positions in favor of
just immigration laws:
We see the "right to
mobility" as a fundamental human right, in contrast to the
"rights" of corporations and investors to the free movement of
capital under "free trade" economic policies.
We support the general unconditional
amnesty to all undocumented immigrants, regardless of their national origin.
We support Rep. Luis Gutierrez’ United States
Family Unity Law. The bill proposes a "Rolling Amnesty" that when
enacted will apply to people proving residency in the United States
for 5 years. (Example: If enacted in 2001, people will have to prove they have
been in the United States for 5 years, since 1996).
We propose that the
amnesty/legalization legislation should also include the following:
-A reduction to INS backlog in
pending applications and a mandate that the INS reach a final resolution of
applications for benefits filed within a maximum of 12 months.
-Guarantee equal rights to all
workers, regardless of their immigration status, including the right to
organize, to living wages, to work in a safe environment, and to be free from
sexual harassment and discrimination.
-Guarantee the right to healthcare,
social security and education.
We propose that the following
structural adjustments be made to US immigration policy:
-De-militarize our borders and
points of entry.
-Bar other law enforcement and
government agencies from aiding INS enforcement of immigration law.
-Separate INS enforcement agencies (i.e.
Border Patrol) from INS Services.
-Reduce the enforcement budgets,
while augmenting the budget of the service departments responsible for
processing citizenship and visa applications.
-Enhance enforcement of federal and
state labor laws (e.g. hours, health, safety, right to organize).
-All refugees should be entitled
political asylum. Distinctions favoring refugees from one country over the
others should be abolished.
We oppose any form of racial
profiling toward immigrants by law enforcement or any other authorities.
We support the current Violence
Against Women Act legislation (VAWA), which allows undocumented women who are
abused by their US
citizens or lawful permanent resident husbands, to file for their legal status
without need of the husband. While we applaud this initiative, we urge a more
comprehensive VAWA legislation including greater outreach efforts to
undocumented women about the benefits of this law. Among the services provided
to all victims of domestic violence, special programs and services should be
established to assist undocumented immigrant women in particular.
2) Derived positions to address the
root causes of human displacement/migration:
We support measures to strengthen
the education, action and collaboration between immigrant rights groups and
solidarity groups around current Latin American issues.
We oppose the FTAA, NAFTA, and any
other vehicle that serves to diminish the dignity of human being and to exploit
our people, especially women and indigenous groups. Current human displacement
in the world and the accompanying effects are a direct result of the internal
turmoil created by these agreements/organizations in Latin
America and other poor countries of the world.
We oppose the structural adjustment
programs imposed by the International Financial Institutions, which undermine
social services, decrease standards of living and force people to migrate. We urge debt relief for all impoverished countries.
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