Statewide Immigrant Rights Conference Call
The Latino Information Network of Kansas will be joining Kansas Stronger Together as we discuss the current state of immigration legislation in the Capitol. From Kansas Stronger Together: Please save the date for a statewide conference call on March 27th at 6:00pm Central Standard Time. Earlier today the House Federal and State Affairs Committee Chairman … Read more
Hispanic Day on the Hill
Hispanic Day on the Hill Thursday, March 1, 2012 Preliminary Schedule of Activities Hispanic Day on the Hill will be this Thursday March 1st 2012. If you’d like to register you can do so here: Click Here to Register Governor Sam Brownback will address the Hispanic Day on the Hill conference in the morning. The Governor … Read more
El pueblo unido, jamas sera vencido!
Yesterday’s Update Yesterday, supporters of harsh state immigration laws spoke in the Capitol. These supporters included Kris Kobach and a few other supporters but that was all. They did their best to explain why these immigration bills are best for Kansas and how they don’t encourage racial profiling. There were lots of questions from legislators … Read more
Immigration hearings, Kobach and a citizen’s rally!
I wasn’t able to make it to the Capitol today but Lynda Callon from MIRA Kansas City shares a quick recap on Tuesday’s hearings. Thanks Lynda! ——————————————————————————————— Quick Recap I decided to ride with Angela Ferguson to Topeka as she was testifying on HB2712. The Committee Chair reversed order in order to have Kris Kobach … Read more
Monday Immigration hearings
I gathered on Monday together with about 50 other individuals who showed up to support HB2712, the Kansas Business Workers and Community Partnership Act. This bill would seek to establish a program for undocumented immigrants to receive work authorization through the Department of Homeland Security. Individuals would have to pass a background check, have resided … Read more
Immigration bills arrive in Topeka
Immigration hearings will be the week of Feb. 13th though Feb. 16th. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far: Monday Feb. 13th – HB 2712 – Kansas business workers and community partnership act; undocumented aliens. Proponents(supporters) of legislation that would give undocumented permission to work in Kansas have the opportunity to speak, turn … Read more
UPDATE: Kansas Immigration bills in 2012
Last Year The 2012 Kansas Legislative is in full swing and this year we are fighting our toughest battle yet. Supports of anti-immigrant bills are increasingly frustrated with having passed no immigration bill in Kansas. Despite massive success in Arizona, Alabama, Georgia and countless other places, Kobach and company have had no success here at … Read more
Statewide Immigrant Rights Conference Call
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: ORGANIZING FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS IN KANSAS It’s time to put plans into action! The Kansas 2012 Legislative session is just 80+ days away. Together we can impact policy decisions that affect our lives and the lives of our immigrant brothers and sisters by developing the power necessary to create those … Read more
Governor appoints KHLAAC Commissioners
Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission The Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC) is a seven member body appointed by the governor and members serve as a liaison for the Kansas Hispanic & Latino Community and the Office of the Governor. KHLAAC addresses public policy concerns primarily in the areas related to … Read more
Statewide Immigrant Advocates Meeting
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS IN KANSAS Share, strategize, collaborate — and build for tomorrow with immigrant advocates from all over the state. Kansas’ immigrant rights movement is poised to take on new challenges. Our ranks have grown and broadened to embrace a new generation of allies and leaders … Read more
