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September 2, 2010

Human Rights

Immigration Policy Update
08/12/2010

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Link Here for Press Coverage
of Racial Profiling Public Forum
From Jefferson City News-Tribune

Watch Our Website for Schedule of
Future Racial Profiling Forums

TASK FORCE MEETNG
AGENDAS & MINUTES

President Obama Calls for
Comprehensive Reform of
U.S. Immigration Laws
(07/01/2010)

Arizona Law - National Debate
Link to MIRA 2010 Digests
Report on National Reforme UPDATED 06/16/2010

The Human Rights Task Force is committed to advocacy and education efforts that guarantee equal rights and equal opportunities for all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, health,  ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, class, religion, or immigration status.

Goals for 2010

  1. Facilitate new collaborative efforts and enhance existing partnerships in order to create a more unified voice for equality in Missouri.
  2. Support legislation that would create a more equitable and just state.
  3. Carry out education activities, including but not limited to, public forums that promote acceptance and understanding.
  4. Focus our work for progress on: immigrant rights; linguistic diversity; discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; state-wide standards for the use of TASERs; profiling by government agencies and private businesses; and universal design.

DREAM Act (SB 783)

Xenophobia's Newest Incarnation:
English-Only Drivers' License Test

Read MIRA's Testimony Against HB 1231

Read MASW's Testimony Against HB 1231

More on Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Read MASW's MIRA Updates

The Human Rights Task Force is looking for passionate members statewide to create change through activism and community education. The Task Force meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:15 PM, 606 East Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO.  For more information, please contact Don Love.

The Missouri Association for Social Welfare Human Rights Task force works closely with the Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates (MIRA), a statewide coalition working for the rights of Immigrants and Refugees. ReadPDF MIRA's analysis on legislation related to education for immigrants.

Recap of Co-Sponsored Event
"The One Good Indian" Film Presentation

Special Series of Public Events
"Racial Profiling & Preventive Policing"
Featuring Leading Expert, David Harris
July 21 & 22 -- Link for Details

Links to additional information on Harris events

 

Updated: 08/13/2010

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