Immigration Reform
Immigration Reform Overview
November 22, 2010 - 23:24
We need comprehensive immigration reform. But the change we need won’t happen without support from the White House and Congressional leadership, communities of immigrants, advocates, faith, business and labor and activists.
Your Work Means Victory! Anti-Immigrant Legislation Fails In Senate Sub Committee
February 17, 2011 - 03:58
We are celebrating a big victory today at the General Assembly! State legislators rejected almost all of the anti-immigrant laws proposed in the State Senate Courts of Justice immigration subcommittee this afternoon. Thank you to all the Virginia Organizing supporters who made calls, sent emails, showed up at events and spoke out against these anti-immigrant bills. Your work paid off and your voice was heard.
Danville Virginia Organizing Speaks Out for Immigrants' Rights at DCC
February 14, 2011 - 21:17
Danville, VA- Danville residents held a campus tabling event collecting dozens of hand written postcards for immigrant rights on Tuesday at Danville Community College. The Danville Chapter of Virginia Organizing joined hundreds of Virginians across the state to oppose a slew of anti-immigrant and anti-democratic legislation in the 2011 Virginia General Assembly. The postcards will be mailed to state Senator Bill Stanley who will vote on key immigration legislation in the coming days.
S. Hampton Roads Virginia Organizing Lobbies Legislators for Immigrant Rights
February 7, 2011 - 17:02
A delegation of Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake residents visited Richmond on Thursday for a day of lobbying their legislators for immigrants rights. The South Hampton Roads Chapter of Virginia Organizing, Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations (VACOLAO) and the Hispanic Community Dialogue joined hundreds of Virginians across the state this week and next week to oppose a slew of anti-immigrant and anti-democratic legislation in the 2011 Virginia General Assembly.
Tell Us Your Immigration Story: W&M Students Speak out for Immigrants Rights through Campus Video Project
February 1, 2011 - 03:44
William and Mary students will hold a campus video event for immigrant rights on Wednesday, February 2 from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the University Center (Lodge 1). The William and Mary Chapter of Virginia Organizing will be asking students and faculty to tell their family’s immigration story or ethnic history on video as a way of linking to the struggles current immigrants face. The videos will be sent to members of the General Assembly and Governor Bob McDonnell.
Virginia Organizing Mary Washington Chapter Joins Virginia United for Immigrants Rights for “Week of Action for Progress, Fairness, and Security”
February 1, 2011 - 03:41
University of Mary Washington students will hold a campus march for immigrant rights on Wednesday, February 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower. The Mary Washington Chapter of Virginia Organizing will join hundreds of Virginians across the state this week and next week to oppose a slew of anti-immigrant and anti-democratic legislation in the 2011 Virginia General Assembly.
Virginia Organizing Hails the Passage of the Human Rights Resolution
December 8, 2010 - 20:55
Virginia Beach, VA –Residents who have fought on immigrants' rights issues are commending the Virginia Beach City Council for their courageous vote in support of the Human Rights Resolution.
Yes on Human Rights Resolution
Harrisonburg: “Hey McDonnell Shame on You. Immigrants are People, Too!”
October 16, 2010 - 22:01
Virginians Protest Governor McDonnell’s Latest Anti-Immigrant Stance; His Attempts to Deny Drivers Licenses to Legal Immigrants with Work Permits.
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Virginia Organizing is a statewide grassroots organization that brings people together to create a more just Virginia. Virginia Organizing especially encourages the participation of those who have traditionally had little or no voice in our society.
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