We will not be meeting in April. However, included in this issue are ways to stay involved and informed about work supporting our immigrant neighbors. In this issue: Casa Allies CoalitionEmergency Mutual Aid FundBenefit Concert, April 27thArticle, the cost of deporting one immigrantNext NAIJTF meeting, May 19thKeep Updated Casa Allies is a newly formed coalition [...]
The Metrowest Worker Center (Casa del Trabajador/Casa do Trabalhador) is on the front lines of providing legal and other financial support, as well as care for families who have had loved ones snatched up by ICE in recent weeks. ICE raids increase the need for your help We Met Our Original Goal — Now The [...]
"Deporting a single person from the U.S. costs between $14,000 and $20,000. This includes arrest and apprehension ($10,000–$12,000), detention ($4,867), legal processing ($1,500–$2,000), and transportation (~$1,978). The process can take weeks to years. Scaling up deportations could cost billions, disrupt labor markets, and reduce tax revenue, making it financially and logistically challenging." Read the full [...]
