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Gentrification Doesn’t Trickle Down to Help Everyone

Gen Mission Neighborhood March, San Francisco, Oct. 12, 2013, protesting an unprecedented wave of evictions and displacement. The challenge we face in the Mission District is one that working class neighborhoods face in urban centers around the world, and that
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Historic Vote for Due Process For All

Photo: Ryan Campbell Tireless organizing and community presence helped fuel the Due Process for All ordinance approved today by the SF Board of Supervisors and introduced on July 23 by Supervisor John Avalos, with the co-sponsorship of seven other members
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Due Process for all moves forward! Join us this Tuesday for a Historic vote!

Join us at the first vote of the Due Process for All ordinance by the full Board of Supervisors meeting this Tuesday September 24th @ 1:30 pm @ City Hall Room #250 (vote from last week was delayed) Background: As
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Due Process for All Ordinance Delayed at SF Board of Supervisors

Despite tireless organizing and community presence that packed the main hearing room as well the “over-flow” room, the San Francisco Detainer Policy was unfortunately not able to have its first hearing before the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Sept. 17. Organizers
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Due Process Push: Call Your Lawmakers!

(espanol sique) Please us know if you can commit to making calls! The fight for the Due Process Ordinance is advancing and we are happy to let you know that the ordinance was passed at the Public Safety Committee with
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Due Process Ordinance Passes First Hurdle

San Francisco – September 5, the SF Board of Supervisors’ Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee approved the broadly-supported Due Process ordinance by Sup. John Avalos (D-11) to end the city’s response to burdensome and likely unconstitutional immigration hold requests from
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“Due Process for All” Children’s March; Public Hearing

(espanol sique) SAVE THE DATE: Join us Thursday, September 5 for two actions in the fight for the “Due Process for All” Ordinance to protect immigrant communities in San Francisco. The SF Immigrant Rights Defense Committee’s proposed legislation (lead sponsor
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Taking Care of Mold: Victory for East Oakland Tenant

Tawonna Richards has been living in her East Oakland 2-bedroom apartment since April 2011. She lives there with her children ages 5 and 10. Tawonna came in to our housing clinic for help after the landlord refused to address severe
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Labor Day Week of Action

“Fight for a Fair Economy, Fight for Jobs with Justice!” Help us build broader support for and deeper solidarity among all the different actions/campaigns and the organizations anchoring them. Oakland Low Wage/Fast Food Workers Rally (Nat’l Day of Action)Thursday, August
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Getting the Utilities Back On: Victory for Bayview Tenant

Last Friday Eleanor Duperroir came to our San Francisco office almost in tears. She was sick and tired of trying to deal with Fannie Mae and the property manager they hired by herself. Her electricity had been turned off and
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Groups Stage “Obstacle Course” to Urge Legislators to Ease Roadblocks on Path to Citizenship

//swampland.time.com/2013/07/08/senate-plan-to-militarize-border-draws-backlash/Media advisory for: Thursday, July 11, 2013 As pressure grows on the House to pass immigration reform this month, unique “Living Infographic” will highlight calls for inclusive immigration process What: With Congress just back from recess and pressure mounting on
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TODAY JULY 9 Housing Can’t Wait March & Speakout 11AM

Join us for our Housing Can’t Wait March TODAY–Tuesday, July 9 at 11am, at the 24th Street BART station plaza, SF. Our Housing Can’t Wait March and Speak-out is the day that the Right to the City Alliance, of which
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Statewide Undocumented Caravan Joins Local LGBTQ Immigrants at Monday Rally

The East Bay Immigrant Youth Coalition (EBIYC) joins statewide demands for Governor Brown to sign the TRUST Act What: As part of the “UNDOCUMENTED CARAVAN TO RESTORE TRUST FOR CALIFORNIA”, the East Bay Immigrant Youth Coalition (EBIYC) and the National
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Largest Online Latino Advocacy Group Opposes Immigration Bill

Bill Will Increase Death and Destruction in Immigrant Life through Increased Militarization of the BorderJune 24, 2013 In response to the very disturbing new proposals contained in the Corker-Hoeven Amendment to the Senate Bill S.744, Presente.org announces our opposition to
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González: What would the Old Man do (as CIR/S.744 goes bad)?

Congressman Edward Roybal speaking to students gathered at Hazard Park, Los Angeles, in 1968. LOS ANGELES, June 23 – As S.744, the Senate’s comprehensive immigration reform bill continues its tortured transformation from an ostensibly well-intentioned reform concept to a punitive,
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Act Now: No More Militarization of the Border. Yes to including Workers!

Act Now: No More Militarization of the border, Yes to including workers! THE NEW GANG OF 8 PLAN CALL FOR ACTION! CALL TODAY! ACT NOW! NO TO MILITARIZATION OF THE BORDER; YES TO INCLUDING WORKERS THE NEW GANG OF 8
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Mr. Mercado Wins Again!

Mr. Martin Mercado has been fighting his landlords (represented by landlord attorney Daniel Bornstein) over a bogus eviction attempt from his Mission district apartment. First they tried to *Costa-Hawkins him out of his studio in the Mission district where he
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SF Condo Conversion Legislation Approved!

Update: The Condo Conversion measure passed the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 11 with 8 votes making it veto proof! We passed the 10-year moratorium & future restrictions that will curb speculation. The legislation protects tenants by
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Homes for All: A Campaign To Reclaim, Remain and Rebuild Our Cities

By Robbie Clark– Following is one of the articles appearing in our newest edition of Just Causes/Spring-Summer 2013. In it, Robbie Clark, our Housing Rights Campaign Lead Organizer outlines the Homes for All campaign and how YOU can get involved.
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Moratorium On Deportations & Family Unity Must Be Center To Any Reform

By Cinthya Muñoz, May 5, 2013 Over the last couple of months CJJC has joined millions of people across the country who have taken to the streets to demand a Just Immigration Reform and an End to the Deportations as
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Health & Habitability Report 2013

HOUSING, HEALTH, & HABITABILITY in OAKLAND Executive Summary The Problem |Oakland is a majority-renter city with a large number of low-income households who face major problems securing decent housing. In 2011-12, almost one-third of tenants who sought help at four
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Groups Launch Week of Actions to Reinvest & Rebuild Oakland

Image courtesy OaklandLocal.com Refund Oakland is launching a week of actions to call attention to the crises facing working families and local residents, who struggle with cuts to jobs and benefits and health-threatening deterioration in housing and neighborhoods. Oakland’s budget
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Victory for Mission District Tenant

(Martin Mercado standing with CJJC Housing Counselor Paige Kúmm) Martin Mercado had a huge victory at the Rent Board against a property management company represented by landlord lawyer Daniel Bornstein. Martin and his brother moved in a studio apartment in
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May Day Rally & March for Just Reform

Video by Francisco Barradas This May Day join us as we march for a Just Reform, an end to the Deportations and Justice for our communities!May Day March, Wednesday, May 1. March with CJJCDate: Wednesday, May 1Time: 2:30PM We will
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Alameda Co. Supes Urge Sheriff to Halt Painful Deportations

Following a spirited rally this morning led by community and faith groups and passionate testimony from scores of community members, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution calling on Sheriff Greg Ahern to stop the constitutionally dubious practice
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End S-Comm: Countywide Call-in Day April 22 to Alameda County Supervisors

(poster Jesús Barraza)

Join ACUDIR on Monday, April 22nd for a COUNTYWIDE CALL-IN DAY to put an end to S-Comm (“Secure Communities”) in Alameda County.

Call each of the following Board Members:

Keith Carson – District 5 (510) 272-6695

Nate

Alternative Condo Conversion Measure Would Favor Tenants

Supporters, join us on the steps of SF City Hall on Monday, April 22 @ noon for a speak out by tenants facing eviction and displacement, and then on to the 2nd Land Use committee hearing for an amended condo
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April 10: National Day Action for Immigration Reform

Major march in SF Urging Leaders to champion inclusive immigration reform When and where: Wednesday, April 10 · 3:00 PM: Program begins at 1 Post St.· 3:30 PM: March leaves 1 Post St. Route includes stops symbolizing need for reform
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Why the AP’s Choice to Drop the I-Word is Crucial Victory

by Rinku Sen-Colorlines- Wednesday, April 3 2013, 8:29 AM EST We applaud the Associated Press’s announcement that it is eliminating the phrase “illegal immigrant” from the 2013 style guide. The AP Blog quotes Senior Vice President and Executive Editor
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Deportation TownHalls-SF & Oakland

End the Deportations! Citizenship for all! / ¡PapelesParaTodos Ya! SF Town Hall Thursday, March 21st5:30pm-7:30pmSt. John the Evangelist(1661 15th St. @ Julian) Oakland Town Hall Saturday, March 23, 1-4pm Oakland BART station, 3rd Floor, 3451 East. 12th Street, 3rd Floor
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Shirley from @CVHaction repping #homes4all demanding principal reduction

Those Hurt by Housing Crisis Interrupt FHFA Acting Director DeMarco at House Hearing

Five Arrested For Protesting DeMarco at House Financial Services Hearing Shirley from @CVHaction repping #homes4all demanding principal reduction Washington, DC—A group of 15 Americans in need of affordable housing crashed a Financial Services hearing on the Hill today, where FHFA
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Homes for All campaign opens in Oakland: SF Chronicle

Article was originally published the San Francisco Chronicle Saying that housing is a basic human right, about 75 protesters gathered in downtown Oakland Wednesday as part of the new Homes for All campaign. The grassroots movement, launched with similar events
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CJJC as Part of Nat’l Coalition Headed to DC to Raise Voices for Relief and Inclusion in Reform

On February 12 & 13, staff and members of Causa Justa :: Just Cause and allies from around the country are headed to Washington DC to call attention to the need for a real and fair plan for immigration reform.
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“We Have Dreams Too:” 250 Workers to Gather in Washington DC

250+ Immigrant Workers Gather to Stop Deportations, Ensure Inclusive Reform

On Days of State of the Union and the First Senate Hearing on Immigration, Workers from Across Country Raise Voice for Relief and Inclusion in Reform

On the day of the President’s
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Two of our Members Need Help

Comrades, two of our beloved members, who have been together for 26 years, and both of whom have been members since 2009, need our help. They have marched alongside us at countless actions, donated food and drinks to our member
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Hearing on ICE Detainers: Community Shares Powerful Stories, Testimonies and Truth

By Jarymar Arana Community members of all colors, genders, races, ages, and immigration status gave witness to the injustice and flawed nature of the so called “secure-communities” program at the Alameda County Public Protection Committee Hearing on the policy of
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Keep our Families Together, End ICE Holds in Alameda County

Join us at the Alameda County Public Protection Committee Hearing on “ICE Detainers”  January 10th 1:00pm @ 1221 Oak Street #512, Oakland CA, 94612  . //www.facebook.com/events/219215554881048/?suggestsessionid=13522720491357586886 For the past two and a half years we have been pushing for an
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Unraveling the Freddie-Fannie Tangle

ProPublica Ongoing Investigation by Jesse Eisinger and Cora Currier, ProPublica, Jan. 2, 2013, 10:09 a.m. In the aftermath of the financial crisis, American taxpayers poured $187.5 billion into two huge but poorly understood companies: Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Now
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The Fabulous Five and Resurgence of a Housing Justice Movement:

Homeowners, Renters and Homeless families Unite For Secure, Affordable Housing For All Fannie Mae wants Virginia Wooten and her son on the street by October 8. You hear “Fannie Mae” and think of a kind aunt that will do anything
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New ICE S-Comm Policy: Not Meaningful Shift

Movement to pass TRUST Act spurs new guidelines from ICE, but few families will be kept together in practice Announcement underscores need for Gov. Brown to sign TRUST Act to fill in significant gaps in policy On Friday, Dec. 21,
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