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CHIRLA was formed in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees. Educate, organize, and advocate.

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πŸ“£ New #CHIRLATV episode alert! Tune in to LATV tomorrow at 1:30 PM to learn about the registry update our communities are organizing for, which would provide a broad pathway to citizenship for millions. πŸ¦‹πŸ«‚ Join us!

10.10.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Llama a @governor.ca.gov al (916) 445-2841 y pΓ­dele que firme #AB495, el Plan de PreparaciΓ³n Familiar.

Este proyecto de ley permite que los padres nombren a un cuidador de confianza en caso de ser detenidos β€” para que sus hijos estΓ©n seguros. πŸ«‚ AB 495 mantiene a las familias unidas!

#CALeg

10.10.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Action alert!

Call @governor.ca.gov at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign #AB495, the Family Preparedness Plan!

This bill allows parents to name a trusted caregiver in case they’re detained β€” so children stay safe, loved, and out of foster care. πŸ«‚

AB495 keeps families together!

#CALeg

10.10.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ•ŠοΈ In memory of Kent Wong β€” a fierce advocate for immigrants, workers, and justice.

His legacy lives on in every life he touched. Rest in power, Kent. πŸ•―οΈ

09.10.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Congratulations to our fearless leader, Angelica Salas who accepted the Community Leadership Award presented by Equality California.

Together, in community we will stand united to protect our communities.

#CommunitySavesCommunity

07.10.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If your loved one has been detained, you don’t have to face it alone. πŸ«‚

Understanding what to ask and what to expect when hiring an immigration attorney can make all the difference. πŸ€”βš–οΈ

Empower yourself with knowledge ✊🏽 and confidence because even in difficult moments, you have options.

06.10.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What once was the location of a cruel ICE raid, today the people rise to defend our immigrant families and we say ICE IS NOT WELCOME IN LA πŸ™…πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

#StopTheRaids
#ICEoutOfLA

04.10.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From frontline workers to entrepreneurs and business owners, immigrants are behind the progress that keeps this country moving forward. πŸ’ͺπŸ½πŸ¦‹

#ICEoutOfLA

04.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We the people rise, we rise to protect our families, our neighbors, our children and we fighting to protect the constitution of the United States.

04.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ΈWATCH LIVE: We The People. Rise.

We the people of Los Angeles are taking to the streets and standing up agains hate, against family separation, against the cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants.

Watch here ‡️
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04.10.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From frontline workers to entrepreneurs and business owners, immigrants are behind the progress that keeps this country moving forward. πŸ’ͺπŸ½πŸ¦‹

#SomosCHIRLA 
#StopTheRaids

04.10.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Family separation because of ICE raids is inhumane, unnecessary, and un-American.

#WeBelongHere
#SomosCHIRLA

04.10.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We the people of Los Angeles are taking to the streets and standing up agains hate, against family separation, against the cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants. βœŠπŸ½β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Today we are sending a clear and loud message that not only do we belong here, but our sacrifices, will not be overlooked.

04.10.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5
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πŸ“£ Alto al odio. Alto a las redadas.

πŸ—£οΈ Únete a la acciΓ³n: 1 y 4 de octubreβ€¨πŸ“ Los Ángeles

‘Únete y alza tu voz para luchar por nuestras comunidades inmigrantes! ✊🏽

03.10.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Stop the Hate. Stop the Raids.

We’re taking to the streets to defend our families, dignity, and future. πŸ¦‹πŸ«‚

β€¨πŸ—£οΈ Join us: October 1 & October 4β€¨πŸ“ Los Angeles


#StopTheRaids
#WeBelongHere

03.10.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Alerta Comunitaria: La clΓ­nica legal de CHIRLA no estarΓ‘ abierta para consultas presenciales el sΓ‘bado 4 de octubre de 2025.

πŸ“² Para citas virtuales o asistencia, contΓ‘ctenos al 213-201-3797.

02.10.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Community Alert: CHIRLA’s legal clinic will not be open for in-person consultations on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

πŸ“² For virtual appointments or assistance, please contact us at 213-201-3797.

02.10.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This bill is about protecting our families, and our children. πŸ«‚πŸ§‘β€πŸ§‘β€πŸ§’

To make sure parents have peace of mind that their children will be protected and taken care of, if they face the cruelty of family separation. β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

☎️CALL GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND TELL HIM TO SIGN #AB495

πŸ“²916-445-2841

02.10.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Assembly member Mark Gonzalez stands in support with AB495 author Celeste Rodriguez and urges the governor to sign this bill into law.

A signature would protect children and families.

02.10.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe have seen the Trump admin target workers, tear families apart and traumatize children. Today we urge Governor Newsom to sign this bill. Today and everyday I invite you to get involved and urge the governor to defend families”

- MarΓ­a Elena Durazo

02.10.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The bill passed the Assembly and Senate this year and is currently sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk for consideration.

- Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez author

02.10.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe call on Governor Newsom call sign AB495. By signing this bill, California will show how CA will stand to protect children and families across the state.”

- Angelica Salas, Executive Director of CHIRLA

02.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ΈWATCH LIVE: California Must Protect Children

Today, we gather shoulder by shoulder to remind CA law makers to protect families and children across California by advancing AB495 the Family Preparedness Act of 2025. πŸ§‘β€πŸ§‘β€πŸ§’πŸ§‘

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02.10.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s really at stake in the fight for immigrant rights? 🧭✊🏽

Areli shares powerful insights on how frontline organizations are standing up to federal attacks to protect all marginalized communities.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 7 now, available wherever you stream your podcasts!

02.10.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LA City Council are ready to take to the streets this Saturday Oct. 4 and stand up and protect our families across Los Angeles and across the nation. Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo ✊🏽

#ICEOutofLA

01.10.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe are fighting back from the Trump administration, we are fighting back against the cruelty from this administration’s efforts to sow of panic and fear. This administration illustrating their incompetence each and every day.”

Murad Awawdeh, New York Immigration Coalition

01.10.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe stand united, we will fight for our families, fight for workers, for our children, for the people of this country and we are going to march in the streets and we will go to every city hall and we will take our rights all the way to congress.” ✊🏽

- Angelica Salas

01.10.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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To the families facing separation, to the organizers demanding dignity, and to every brave soul who refuses to be silenced our resilience is power. πŸ¦‹

01.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ΈWATCH LIVE: We The People Rise

Against fear, against hate, together we rise.πŸ¦‹βœŠπŸ½

Today we gather to stand up against hate, and the cruelty and the regime that targets our families, and separates our brights from their homes. β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Watch here ‡️

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01.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are honored to share that our very own Managing Director, Zerihoun Yilma, has been selected for the β€œBe Well, Lead Well” Sabbatical Program from The California Wellness Foundation. πŸŒŸπŸ†

Thank you Zeri for all your hardworking and dedication you have given to the mission of social justice. 🧑

30.09.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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