TASK FORCE UPDATES:I am including items that many of you may have missed during the past two weeks. Next From the Chair will be emailed on 7/31. If you have any computers or flat screen monitors you are not using that are younger than eight years old, Will may be able to refurbish the unit [...]
Hi all:I hope you enjoy the 4th of July, and you and your family are staying safe.TASK FORCE MATTERS:The Minutes from our June 15th meeting are attached.Our next meeting will be held on September 7th at 7:00PM.TIME SENSITIVE MATTERS:AILA has asked that interested parties comment on the proposed regulation that will basically decimate asylum. Please [...]
Our next ZOOM meeting will be held on June 15th at 7:00PM. It will be our annual meeting as called for in our Bylaws, and will consist of a Treasurer’s Report, Nominations for Officers and Election, along with any other items you email to me to be added to our AGENDA.NEWS OF INTEREST: [...]
As you go about Memorial Day today, take a moment to remember all those that have served in the military, especially those who gave their lives so we can be free today. And don’t forget all those in the military [...]
HAPPY CINCO De MAYO !This email is coming early because of time sensitive items.> Jen Muroff sent me a request that you consider contacting our political leaders concerning the incident in Sheriff Hodgson’s Bristol County House of Correct. Please see the attached “Sheriff Hodgson”.> The Congressional Research Service has published a [...]
I hope all of you and your families are well. As you know events in immigration are moving quickly. The information contained in the "From the Chair" emails are up to date as of the date noted in the following items. Last week, April 23, I sent an email that included an item that a [...]
I hope you and your families are well.Here are some items you may have missed.> Rep Denise Garlick sent the following that is not related to immigration matters, but is worth being aware of: • The nation’s first contact tracing initiative is now underway in Massachusetts. If you are contacted by someone working [...]
Hello again. IT’S ONLY MY OPINION: As the pandemic works its way until a vaccine can be developed, we are all learning to appreciate how much we have. Life after the pandemic will never be the same. We are also learning the meaning of “essential worker” who is doing so much to keep us safe: [...]
Thanks to Karen and Bev, we are planning on holding the ZOOM monthly meeting. The date and time are being worked out. Directions on how to access ZOOM will be sent as well. If you have any item for the meeting agenda, please email me ASAP. As you are all aware, the undocumented are unable [...]
In no particular order here are some items you may find interesting: As you all know events change from moment to moment regarding the pandemic. By the time you read this email, some items may be obsolete. Should the Task Force hold a VIRTUAL MEETING on April 13th? ONLY IF I receive an RSVP from [...]