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DACA: THE FIGHT CONTINUES

6/18/2020

 
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San Luis Obispo County, Calif., (June 18, 2020)  — 

The Supreme Court has struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to end the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program as “arbitrary and capricious.” This is an important victory that does not result in the immediate termination of DACA, and we join DACAmented individuals in their celebrations today. Still, immigration activists and legal experts across the country emphasize that the fight is far from over. This decision does not provide a permanent answer for DACA recipients and the other 11 million undocumented people in this country.

The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success continues to work on behalf of undocumented students, students from mixed-status families, and the community at large for an equitable and just world. We acknowledge that these are unpredictable and perilous times. In its relentless drive to target immigrants, this administration heightens xenophobia and discrimination towards the undocumented community and endangers many of their human rights including education, health, safety, and access to social and legal justice. We will continue to fight all systems of oppression that endanger undocumented people. 

CCC-USS will host a Central Coast Community Virtual Gathering to debrief the decision and celebrate and support one another, and discuss what’s next in the continued fight for immigration justice
Thursday June 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
Join by Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/CCC-USS-DACA 

We affirm our solidarity with the Black communities leading the protests against police brutality locally and across the country. We are in solidarity with those who are undocumented and Black, as they face oppressive policing from both law enforcement and I.C.E. It is important to continue elevating Black voices. Read “Reflection on My Identity as a Black, Immigrant, DACAmented, Woman” by Luisa Tembo, Program Assistant for the Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) at Women’s Foundation California and Cal Poly alumna (Class of 2017, Political Science major with Ethnic Studies, Public Policy, and Science and Technology minors).
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The news today is a reminder that we must still continue to advocate for systemic change through all available avenues, including and beyond the judicial branch. 

Other online gatherings: 
We encourage DACAmented and undocumented community to attend Immigrant Risings’ “DACA Continues Gathering” tonight (June 18) at 5:30 p.m. PT Register here. They will hold an online community gathering for undocumented individuals (both with and without DACA) to create space and take care of mental and emotional wellbeing, and will share details about the Supreme Court decision and how it will impact recipients.

Attend the “DACA Supreme Court Decision Analysis with Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) Attorneys”
Immigrant Legal Defense (ILD) is analyzing the decision and will have more information on what this means exactly for DACA recipients and the future of the DACA program.  
Friday June 19, 2020 01:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
To join the ILD webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83626763885?pwd=OW15SW5JclYrTVVSS1BHSDlUcUk4UT09 Password: 147626

In solidarity with Black people and protestors across the country

6/2/2020

 
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The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success (CCC-USS) is a collective of advocates and educators that challenges anti-immigrant and oppressive ideologies, institutional practices, and everyday actions that threaten undocumented and historically marginalized communities. 

We are in solidarity with the Black communities leading the protests against police brutality locally and across the country. We are in solidarity with those who are undocumented and Black, as they face oppressive policing from both law enforcement and I.C.E. We call for Justice for George Floyd, beginning with the arrests of all four officers involved in his murder. 

On Monday June 1st, 2020 hundreds of community members took to the streets of San Luis Obispo to call attention to police violence against Black people. Many of our local high school and college students were among these marchers. Soon after the march began, they were confronted not only by the San Luis Obispo Police Department but also by police forces called in from cities across the Central Coast, county sheriff deputies, county correctional officers, and Cal Poly University Police. Some officers were accompanied by police dogs.

Members of the Coalition were present the moment police forces used tear gas, rubber bullets, pepper spray, and flashbangs on unarmed protestors who were  assembled on the street and sidewalk. In an effort to support the safety of the protestors, Coalition members were in attendance to provide food and water. Due to police escalations and attacks, members proceeded to inform protesters of their rights and provided medical aid to those harmed by tear gas and pepper spray. This scene has played out nationally as supporters and allies engaged in non-violent strategies against the police brutality and violence that Black communities continue to experience. 

We are angered by actions taken against Black communities and allies engaged in non-violent strategies throughout the nation. Locally, we demand transparency in the decision making from state and local agencies, elected city officials and city administrators who authorized the use of force on unarmed protesters. The people who made this decision should be held accountable.  
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CALL TO ACTION FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS

  • Contact the SLO Chief of Police, Deanna Cantrell at dcantrell@slocity.org and 805-781-7020 to express your feelings about Monday night’s use of force and request the SLO PD deescalate all future interactions with protestors by focusing on traffic control and not impede on the direction of all future marches or demonstrations.  

  • Contact Mayor Heidi Harmon at (805) 540-4137 or hharmon@slocity.org. Tell Mayor Harmon that the San Luis Obispo City Police Department escalated the situation. Find out Harmon’s role in the decision to utilize tear gas and flashbangs against protesters engaged in non-violent strategies. If Mayor Harmon wasn’t involved, ask her why. Ask her how she is accountable to the people of San Luis Obispo who were threatened by her police force last night. 

  • Contact Derek Johnson the Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo (805) 781-7114 to ask for the public dissemination of City Public records and communication related to the authorization of the use of city resources that supported any and all activities related to the events of June 1, 2020.

  • Allan Hancock College, Cuesta College, Cal Poly, and all local school districts must individually release a statement publicly condemning the use of force on protestors engaged in non-violent strategies and commit to racial justice which includes identifying and dismantling systemic barriers for Black students and all marginalized students, and reviewing both campus police mutual aid agreements with local law enforcement (as applicable) and the role of non-campus police forces on our campuses.

  • Organize with people in your city to establish community member oversight boards for local police throughout the Central Coast. Local police must be accountable to these oversight boards. Local police serve the local community. Local police serve us.

  • Donate to RACE Matters SLO https://www.racemattersslo.org/donate and NAACP http://naacpslocty.org/donate/

  • Begin saving $20 or more a month to contribute towards legal fees for protestors arrested locally and encourage others to do the same.


In solidarity,
The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success
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Know Your Rights Training presented by the Cal Poly UndocuAlly Working Group

5/22/2020

 
Know Your Rights Training: Learn about immigrant rights, advocacy, and resources

Wednesday May 27, 2020
4:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RSVP by 5/26/20 noon:
tinyurl.com/KYR-CentralCoast

This training is intended for the immigrant community, students, staff, and allies to learn foundational knowledge to protect and defend the rights of the immigrant community and to demonstrate solidarity with the immigrant community by ensuring they are empowered with the knowledge to be their own first line of defense!

UndocuAlly Working Group
Web: undocually.calpoly.edu
Email: undocually@calpoly.edu
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DACA Decision Campus Action Plan Template

5/12/2020

 
The “DACA Decision Campus Action Plan” Template was developed as there is a strong likelihood that DACA’s rescindment will be affirmed by the Supreme Court – immediately impacting students and employees. 

It is anticipated that the Court will likely issue its decision sometime between now and June 2020, with a likelihood of an announcement coming soon. The justices could potentially declare that DACA is unlawful as the Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled in November 2019 their likely decision will end the DACA program.

In anticipation of the imminent decision, we are working collaboratively to prepare a plan of action template that can be implemented in phases, with the goal to be ready prior to the announcement with the most urgent plans of action. 
 
As the nation awaits the Supreme Court ruling on DACA, the lives of many undocumented students, employees and their collective families are in limbo. These individuals are a vital part of our community through their scholarship, labor, and their civic and cultural contributions to our state through their presence and vitality. We urge campus administrators to enhance the ways in which they serve, support, and uphold the rights for undocumented students and undocumented employees in preparation for the DACA Supreme Court decision.

We are sharing this information as a toolkit for your campus or department to build upon. 

CCC-USS template: https://tinyurl.com/dacaplan 


Quick Guide Central Coast COVID-19 Resources and Information

3/16/2020

 
 Message from Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented student Success
Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this unprecedented event and we appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and agencies who are on the front lines working to contain the COVID-19 virus.

This guide was developed in response for easy link access to resources and information needed during this time. Please check back frequently to the linked information as there is rapidly changing information. 

Short url to this guide: https://bit.ly/38TO3mX ​

CCC-USS IS LAUNCHING CAMPAIGN FOR DACA RENEWALS IN PREP FOR SUPREME COURT HEARING!

11/11/2019

 
Your donations provide direct support for students through: 
DACA renewal and adjustment of status fees, funding for professional development, and other educational expenses.  There is an urgent need specifically for DACA renewals due to the changing legal landscape. 

www.ccc-uss.org/contribute

CCC-USS is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to supporting local undocumented students. The challenges undocumented students and their families face are in many ways different than the challenges faced by migrants seeking asylum at the border, yet they too are impacted by the current climate and laws.

Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to CCC-USS . Your donation provides direct support to undocumented students through sponsoring DACA renewals and professional development opportunities, printing Safety Guides for the community, and supporting events such as legal clinics. There are currently local students waiting for assistance. Thank you for your contributions. 
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IMportant updates: November 2019

11/9/2019

 

We have several important updates, resources, and actions to share!


GEt Help for daca application renewals

IMPORTA Santa Barbara is offering free DACA renewal clinics*.
How to qualify:
DACA expiration before February 1, 2021.

Call to schedule your appointment at one of these offices:
Santa Barbara (805) 604-5060
129 E Carrillo St Month 2:30-6

Santa Maria (805) 453-0609
509 W Morrison Wed-Fri 2-6

Lompoc (805) 886-2199
604 E Ocean Suite E Mon-Wed 2-6

info@importasb.org
www.importasb.org

IMPORTA is a non-profit authorized to practice immigration law through trained “Accredited Representatives.” by U.S. Department of Justice

Update: 8/7/2020 Importa is no longer offering assistance with renewal fees. 

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INFO Alert! USCIS fees to Increase!

On Friday November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued its proposal to increase & add fees.

DACA Renewal fee 
will increase from $495 to $765

The citizenship application fee 
will increase from $640 to $1,170 & does not include biometrics!  

Asylum fee will be established 
And for the first time in history a $50 fee for Asylum

The fee plan will be open to public comment for 30 days starting Nov. 14.  The money raised through the new proposed fee schedule will be transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Visit the following url to comment:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/14/2019-24366/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-fee-schedule-and-changes-to-certain-other-immigration 

DACA and the supreme court

​The CSU Board of Trustees and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration* joined over 164 colleges and universities from across the country in signing an amicus brief (amicus curiae) in the case before the Supreme Court — a “friend-of-the-court” brief which demonstrates unwavering support for the roughly 700,000 young immigrants who came to the United States as children and who hold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

The Supreme Court is ruling on the legality of the Trump Administration’s termination of DACA — not the legality of DACA itself.

*Cal Poly and Cuesta College are members

The case will be argued at the Supreme Court of the United States on November 12, 2019 with the court potentially handing down a ruling as soon as February 2020, which will determine whether DACA recipients will lose the ability to live, study, and work in the United States. The imminent threat of losing DACA protection places students at risk of losing employment, food security, housing, access to health care, educational opportunities, and the sense of safety and wellbeing.

Lower courts have already found DACA to be both legal and constitutional. We urge the justices to confirm the lower court rulings and reject the Trump Administration’s efforts to terminate this successful program. 

CALL TO ACTION
We urge all Central Coast colleges, universities, and k-12 administrators to: 
  1. Formally issue a public statement reaffirming their support of the DACA program.
  2. Assist eligible DACA recipients to renew their DACA and identify funding sources to assist with renewal fees. 
  3. In the event that DACA is terminated, we urge all Central Coast colleges, universities, and k-12 leadership to rapidly create formal action plans to ensure affected students are able to continue their education without interruption, and specifically address the financial and mental health needs and impacts caused by DACA termination.

Letters of support archive

10/25/2019

 
To our undocumented community: We see you, we hear you, and we are prepared to fight with and for you

We are archiving all of the letters of support and statements from allies, educators, and Central Coast organizations. If you have a letter you would like to add to the archive, please email us at ccc.undocu@gmail.com

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Statement & Response: Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success

10/16/2019

 
October 16, 2019
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San Luis Obispo, Calif.—The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success (CCC-USS) is a collective of advocates and educators that challenges anti-immigrant and oppressive ideologies, institutional practices, and everyday actions that threaten undocumented and historically marginalized communities. Through our work together, we create social change to ensure educational equity for all students and build capacity to support undocumented students in our region.

On Tuesday October 15, 2019, an image targeting undocumented communities circulated on social media. The posting shows individuals that appear to be dressed in stereotypical gang attire, use of related gestures, and includes a racial slur. It is important to emphasize that the offensive term “illegal alien” used in the posting is not only inaccurate but also dehumanizing and discriminatory. The word “illegal” is not a noun, as a result, a human being can never be illegal. In addition, the use of the word “alien” to describe (im)migrants is rooted in U.S. exclusionary policies and practices that have historically denied human rights, discriminatively scapegoated groups of people, and justified violence and mistreatment.

These actions cause harm to our undocumented students, their families, and our community by perpetuating false narratives about undocumented people and the Latinx community. The impact of this dehumanizing language and the use of other people’s lives and experiences as a costume is abhorrent and far reaching. Actions like this contribute directly to the oppression of members of the Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo communities. More specifically, Latinx students, undocumented students, and students with undocumented family members have the right to an educational environment free from intimidation and harassment. These students report higher levels of anxiety, especially in the current political climate. Treating these situations as one-off incidents or acts of ignorance is also part of the problem—the problem is rooted in White supremacy.

Again, this is more than an “incident.” It is more than a “learning opportunity.” The Cal Poly administration has an obligation to name this behavior as racist and to actively change the persistent toxic campus culture and climate. We strongly encourage Cal Poly to move beyond a strategy of deflection and instead, hold those responsible to actionable consequences for the harm they have caused. Now more than ever, it is necessary to take action proportional to the seriousness of the toxic normalization of racism and xenophobia at Cal Poly that this act represents.
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We stand in solidarity with all students, staff, and faculty of Color who have been harmed, threatened, and/or discriminated against during their time at Cal Poly. We commit to actions that challenge the roots of white supremacy at Cal Poly and in our communities. We will not be deterred or sidetracked from what Dr. King called the "fierce urgency of now.”

In solidarity,
Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Success

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

7/12/2019

 
Community Alert
Likely intended targets of ICE raids:
  • Anyone who has missed an immigration court date
  • Anyone who has received a final order of removal, from an immigration judge or at the border
Precautionary:
  • ​Anyone who could be in gang database
  • Anyone with a misdemeanor or felony conviction

If someone you know might be in one of the categories above,
they should call: 1-800-898-7180 and enter their 9-digit A# into the system for their case status. If the system indicates that an order of removal has entered, they need a qualified immigration lawyer. NOW.

Please also be aware that ICE Raids might include “collateral” detainments where immigrants who happen to be on the scene, even if they are not the targets of the raids, could be detained.

Source: Matt Cameron, Esq
@matt_cam on twitter
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Download CCC-USS Info-sheet on "ALLYSHIP TO PROTECT THE UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITY"

allyshiphandout4.pdf
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