We Will Not Stop Fighting for DAPA Until Relief for Families is Restored
May 19 marked the day that the federal government would have started accepting DAPA applications. Unfortunately, a politically-motivated lawsuit to block implementation of DAPA and the extended DACA has succeeded, while families grapple with the threat of separation. This week, immigrant families, faith and union leaders, as well elected officials rallied in more than 30 cities in 22 states to demand that these lawsuits be dropped. Below are some highlights from the various events around the country.
May 19: the date #DAPA apps would begin to be accepted were it not for 26 states. #DropTheLawsuit so families can stay together! #Fight4DAPA
— NCLR (@NCLR) May 19, 2015
Our Affiliate in North Carolina, Latin American Coalition, also held rallies.
60% of Latino registered voters have direct connection to someone undocumented http://t.co/QVZLD9SG76 #Fight4DAPA pic.twitter.com/Uh20cj2TYs
— La Coalición (@la_coalicion) May 19, 2015
Beginning May 19 w/one of many stories about a DAPA-eligible family. Today we fight 4 them, #Fight4DAPA. @Action_NC pic.twitter.com/bUbOMCBqTr — La Coalición (@la_coalicion) May 19, 2015
Today parents should’ve begun applying for DAPA-we have a lawsuit instead. #Fight4DAPA @PatMcCroryNC, #Dropthelawsuit pic.twitter.com/ZHjywPsgNd
— La Coalición (@la_coalicion) May 19, 2015
HAPPENING NOW #Fight4DAPA March in #DowntownRaleigh. Immigrant & Advocates arrive at Gov Mansion #ABC11Eyewitness pic.twitter.com/NNEeL2aJUm — Elaina Athans (@AthansABC11) May 19, 2015
#Fight4DAPA rallies taking places throughout country today. Advocates outside of @PatMcCroryNC Executive Mansion now pic.twitter.com/raTkEVfHSU
— Elaina Athans (@AthansABC11) May 19, 2015
The #fight4dapa events keep going! This shot from Madison, WI via @SEIU #immigrationaction pic.twitter.com/jh3NI73c0i — Alliance4Citizenship (@Citizenship4All) May 19, 2015
#Houston @TXOrgProject stands strong with the community #Fight4DAPA #WeAreReady @GregAbbott_TX @noticiashouston pic.twitter.com/l5xclRcEa2
— Alain Cisneros (@poderdeunionUP) May 19, 2015
All families deserve dignity. The #fight4Dapa is a fight to preserve that dignity so immigrant parents can stay w/their children! — NCLR (@NCLR) May 19, 2015
Seattle #Fight4DAPA event today – @MayorEdMurray @NWIRP @PugetSoundSage @CasaSeattle stood up for #immigrationaction! pic.twitter.com/SGSeJmaSeH
— OneAmerica (@weareoneamerica) May 19, 2015
We firmly stand united in #BAKERSFIELD to support .@POTUS #ImmigrationAction and we are ready to #Fight4DAPA pic.twitter.com/ZSHFkiVIdw — UFW Foundation (@UFWF) May 19, 2015
#Fight4DAPA #Texas #Brownsville #RGV #WomenBelong #ProtectFamilies #StopDeportations #EndFamilyDetention pic.twitter.com/SkJ6TgLseo
— fuerzadelvalle (@fuerzadelvalle) May 19, 2015
#DAPA ensures that we honor our American values in family. Will not end the #Fight4DAPA until relief is restored! http://t.co/oTCeKEXC3F — NCLR (@NCLR) May 19, 2015
Today is the day that Obama’s Ececutive Action for Immigration Reform should have begun. #Fight4DAPA #nyisready pic.twitter.com/rzbWjApDqp
— Kate Lewis (@katelew1s) May 19, 2015
The crowd ready to deliver a message to @AdamLaxalt #Fight4DAPA pic.twitter.com/c6pRa1Tib0 — PLAN (@PLANevada) May 19, 2015
Reverend Wayne “We are people of faith defending #DAPA because we believe in what is just and right” #WeAreReady pic.twitter.com/sC7RJCM7Mc
— Mi Familia Vota CO (@MiFamiliaVotaCO) May 19, 2015
Nuestras familias merecen dignidad—¡no odio! ¡Ya es hora de #LuchaparaDAPA! #DAPA #Fight4Relief http://t.co/SIHzHb38I2 — NCLR (@NCLR) May 20, 2015
@Somos_CASA leader “we are going to fight until we win!” #fight4DAPA #immigration pic.twitter.com/a7Goo9YDwt
— Elizabeth Alex (@in_la_lucha) May 19, 2015
In Los Angeles today! We will #Fight4DAPA until all immigrant communities can live without the threat of deportation. pic.twitter.com/fkaae7on3O — UFW Foundation (@UFWF) May 19, 2015
Keeping families together is plain commonsense. Our families are tired of waiting for relief. We stand up today to #fight4DAPA!
— NCLR (@NCLR) May 19, 2015
“Immigrants are human beings. They are mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.” #Fight4DAPA #ImmigrationAction pic.twitter.com/yZd2VWmIw8 — Nat’l Imm Law Center (@NILC_org) May 19, 2015
RT @ALimmigrant: This Alabamian wants to stay with her mother! #Bama4DAPA #Fight4DAPA Follow on FB & IG @ALimmigrant pic.twitter.com/tMhJkrFedi
— RI4A (@RI4A) May 20, 2015
We came out to #Fight4DAPA today in #btc Pompano Beach & say STOP separating families! pic.twitter.com/EaP3MuuOxx pic.twitter.com/Uo6gXQzA0R — DREAMers’ MOMS (@DreamersMOMS) May 20, 2015
.@MontserratVPEDA is here to #Fight4DAPA n tell @GregAbbott_TX that our families can’t wait 4 relief @workersdefense pic.twitter.com/30DjPOf8IJ
— David (@dchung1120) May 20, 2015
.@MaketheRoadNY member Magdalena Brito, giving her testimony. She is #DAPA & will keep fighting till we win pic.twitter.com/GDGKjE6J7R — Make the Road Action (@MRAF_NY) May 19, 2015
A National Day of Action, for a Better America http://t.co/MRz60DP4TN #Fight4DAPA #UniteUSA #immigrationaction #DACA
— NCLR (@NCLR) May 19, 2015
