In this week's episode of News for You, we talked about the resources available in Sioux Falls for kids, families, and new parents.
Watch in English: youtu.be/JwLZcUKQPL8
Mira en español: youtu.be/8wpkELh4x64
Don't fall for the scams - stay aware and alert!
No one from immigration will ever call or text you to ask you to pay. Don't get fooled by unexpected texts or calls and never pay for immigration services through apps like WhatsApp or Venmo.
¡No caigas en las estafas - mantente consciente y alerta!
Nadie de inmigración te llamará o enviará mensajes de texto para pedirte que pagues. No te dejes engañar por mensajes de texto o llamadas inesperadas y nunca pagues por servicios de inmigración a través de aplicaciones como WhatsApp o Venmo.
Nuestro equipo legal está aceptando nuevos clientes menores no acompañados. Si tú o alguien que conoces está listo para comenzar su proceso legal de inmigración, llama a nuestra oficina al (605) 782-9560. ¡Nuestro equipo está listo para atenderte en inglés o en español!
Our legal team is currently accepting new unaccompanied minor clients. If you or someone you know is ready to start their immigration legal journey, call our office at (605) 782-9560. Our team is ready to take your calls in English or in Spanish!
In this week's episode of News for You, we talk about the best tips for immigration issues. Check out this episode for your rights when pulled over, avoiding scams and fraud, and other important advice.
Watch here: youtu.be/5XB8YX6_7Zo
If you are detained or deported, will your family know what to do?
Check out this episode of News for You to learn more about what you can do to make sure your family is taken care of.
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfDL...
Si usted es detenido o deportado, ¿sabrá su familia qué hacer?
Vea este episodio de Noticias para Usted para aprender más sobre lo que puede hacer para asegurarse de que su familia esté protegida.
Mírelo aquí: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfDL...
On this week's episode of News for You, we talked with Tracey Decker from the SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. Tune in to learn more about the laws that protect immigrant survivors and the resources that are available across SD.
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skdu...
We are so grateful for the continued community support of our work. Thank you to Bat Haus Events, Indivisible 605, and Audacious Hearts for your events supporting SDVFP!
If you are interested in hosting a private or public fundraiser please reach out to our COO, Jen Dreiske, at jen@sdvfpeace.org.
Are you under 18? Did you arrive at the border without your parents and get detained?
If so, you might qualify for our free immigration legal services.
We currently have no waitlist and are accepting new clients!
Please contact our office at (605) 782-9560. We take calls in English and Spanish.
Tonight's ICE Observer Training is being postponed to a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Our bystander to UPSTANDER Training is still happening on March 30th!
▶ Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/wTh5x4Hy5v
Tune into this week's episode of News for You to learn more about REACH Literacy and the programs they offer!
Check it out here: youtu.be/J1UOsBBVrqY
Have you ever seen someone experience bigotry and wondered what you can do to support them? Join us on March 30th for our bystander to UPSTANDER Training, where you'll learn all the best skills to interrupt incidents of discrimination and hate.
▶ Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/wTh5x4Hy5v
We have two more trainings coming up soon in Sioux Falls!
Join us on March 26th for our ICE Observer training. Learn the best ways to legally observe and document ICE activity, as well as the constitutional rights that everyone has.
▶ Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/Q4Tu1V2nWZ
Become a member of ICE/LEA Observers trained across our region through the Immigrant Defense Network! SD Voices for Peace is part of IDN and network leaders are coming to Sioux Falls to conduct a training on March 23rd.
Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/jjEh6uYSPq
On this week's episode of News for You, we gave updates on work permit extensions for TPS holders and explained how South Dakota can also use sobriety checkpoints as immigration enforcement.
Check it out here: youtu.be/Z10kJTr6y5k
Getting pulled over can be a stressful experience, so it's important be prepared if it happens.
Check out this episode of News for You to learn about the rights everyone has and what you should do when you're pulled over.
youtu.be/HA1t79co9co?...
Your generosity helps us to build partnerships and coalitions.
This year alone, we've educated over 500 South Dakotans on how to legally observe and document ICE activity.
Will you make a contribution to help us continue our work?
Click here to make a donation: sdvfpeace.org/donate
Here's an important tip for parents 🌎✅
If you are afraid that you might be detained or deported, get your kids their U.S. passports as soon as you can!
Aquí tienes un consejo importante para los padres 🌎✅
Si tienes miedo de que puedan detenerte o deportarte, ¡consigue los pasaportes estadounidenses de tus hijos lo antes posible!
How do our faith traditions influence our responses to immigration and displacement? What stories do we hear about migration in our spiritual traditions?
These questions will be explored at a panel discussion, featuring our COO Jen and our CEO Taneeza.
We hope to see you there!
South Dakota has passed a new law allowing voters to challenge the citizenship of other voters ahead of elections. Supporters say it strengthens election trust; critics warn it could lead to profiling and added barriers for eligible voters.
#SouthDakota #Elections #Voting @sdvfpeace.bsky.social
In this week's episode of News for You, we discuss the latest on Refugee Detention Policies and Asylum Based EADs.
Check it out here: youtu.be/RoabdGGtRhQ
When you consider all of this, the purpose becomes clear: at best, this law invites voter intimidation. At worst, it legitimizes racism.
Brown and Black U.S. Citizens already fear being targeted by immigration enforcement. Non-citizens are afraid to leave their homes for fear of deportation. And falsely claiming U.S. citizenship is itself grounds for deportation.
But what “fact” could justify questioning someone’s citizenship? The answer is obvious: race, national origin, or an accent.
And the premise behind this law—that non-citizens are voting—is especially dangerous right now.
Message from SDVFP CEO Taneeza Islam:
“How do you know I am a U.S. citizen?”
In South Dakota, anyone can now challenge your citizenship with a county auditor or the Secretary of State in an attempt to stop you from voting. The challenge must supposedly be based on “facts.”
🚨 MANTENTE ALERTA Y CONOCE TUS DERECHOS 🚨
Recuerda: tienes el derecho de no responder a las preguntas que te hagan los oficiales.
Visita nuestro sitio web para encontrar recursos de Conoce tus derechos.
🚨STAY AWARE AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 🚨
Remember- you have a right to not answer questions that officers ask.
Visit our website for Know Your Rights resources.