Immigration Archives - Jews United for Justice

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability, Racial Equity

Posted April 11, 2022

2022 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session: Wrap Up

The Maryland General Assembly has adjourned for the year. See what we accomplished, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our region moving forward.

By Rianna Lloyd

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted March 22, 2022

Crossover Day 2022: Where Are We Now?

Crossover Day has passed. Now it's time to assess where our bills are, and how we can bring more equity and justice to our region by the end of the General Assembly session.

By Elianna Cooper

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, Mont County Trust Act, Police Accountability

Posted March 21, 2022

Organization Sign On: Interfaith Immigration Justice

Clergy and leaders representing faith-based organizations and places of worship throughout the State of Maryland are calling for the support and leadership of the Maryland legislators in passing [...]

By Rianna Lloyd

In #TestimonyTuesday, Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Education, Immigration, Maryland State

Posted February 1, 2022

#TestimonyTuesday: JUFJ Testimony in Support of Access to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings

It is important that we make sure that those of us who were not born in our community are as safe as those of us who were.

By Elianna Cooper

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted January 25, 2022

MDGA22 Pre-Session Legislator Meetings Wrap Up

JUFJers have finished their pre-session legislator meetings!

By Rianna Lloyd

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted December 13, 2021

Maryland General Assembly Special Legislative Session 2021: Wrap Up

The Maryland General Assembly's special legislative session has ended, and we have great news!

By Rianna Lloyd

In #TestimonyTuesday, Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted November 16, 2021

#TestimonyTuesday: Evan Serpick – Baltimore City State Delegation

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

By Rianna Lloyd

In #TestimonyTuesday, Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted November 9, 2021

#TestimonyTuesday: Carol Stern – Montgomery County State Delegation

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

By Rianna Lloyd

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted October 19, 2021

We’ve had the Maryland Kickoff and now we’re off and running!

Thanks to everyone who helped make our Maryland Statewide Kickoff a success! Now, dive into further action for the 2022 legislative session.

By Sam Baltimore

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Education, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability

Posted September 14, 2021

Reflection: Intersession Interest Sessions

Although I try to stay informed about state and local politics, I have often felt as though I was missing the sort of nuts-and-bolts knowledge needed to be as effective in taking action as I [...]