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Join the #HomeIsHere Rally in Santa Cruz
When: Friday November 8, 2019
Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Clock Tower Downtown
2020 N Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz CA 95060
Friends,
On November 8, students from across Santa Cruz County will be organizing walkouts in defense of DACA and their immigrant friends and families. The fate of the DACA program—thus their lives—will be in the hands of the Supreme Court. We encourage community members, educators and administrators to support their students and join us for a day of action when we will show the nation the power and resilience of our communities.
How did DACA get to the Supreme Court (SCOTUS)? On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the termination of DACA which triggered a number of lawsuits. Lower courts found that the decision to end DACA was arbitrary and ordered the Trump administration to continue offering the program to (only) existing beneficiaries. However, the Trump administration appealed and demanded the Supreme Court to weigh in. In June 2019, SCOTUS announced that it will hear the case. Oral arguments are scheduled for November 12th and a decision could come anytime between January and June of 2020.
What does this mean for DACA recipients? It means that the program that has allowed them to work, go to school, drive, contribute to their communities and live without fear of deportation is in real danger of being terminated once and for all. That is why we urge beneficiaries to renew their DACA now! Go to www.HomeisHere.us for everything you need to know about the renewal process.
What can allies do? Now, more than ever, we need the support of friends and allies. You can donate to the DACA Renewal Fund to help cover the application fee. Likewise, we are encouraging students, educators, administrators and organizations to support actions like the school walkouts happening across the country on November 8th.
We do not know how the Supreme Court will rule, yet we are certain of the power and resilience of our community. Regardless of outcome, we will not give up because #HomeisHere and we will not let hatred and racism dictate the fate of our lives.
In community, Gabriela Cruz, California organizer, United We Dream