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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎉 It's a Zine Party, rooted in immigrant justice!

✨Join us and JC Print Room for a night of creativity and advocacy. We’ll be making zines that explain recent immigration policies, and showcase our collective vision of an ICE-free NJ💥

📝RSVP: bit.ly/zine-party

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jul 23

Let’s be honest…yesterday’s federal court decision overturning New Jersey’s ban on private ICE jails seems a little…. Daunting 🫤

⁉️Like… How did we get here? What did the ruling decide? What happens next?

🗣️ NJAIJ’s very own, Madison and Viri, are here to break it all down!

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jul 22

‼️UPDATE: We are moving to Instagram LIVE instead of an in-person presser

Tune-in at 3:30 PM using this link: www.instagram.com/njimmigrantj...

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚨‼️3RD CIRCUIT FEDERAL COURT OVERTURNS NJ DETENTION BAN

This decision allows for private prison companies to continue doing business in NJ, overriding our state values. But let’s be clear, IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT FOR SALE

💥MASS RALLY AT ELIZABETH DETENTION CENTER, TODAY @ 3:30 PM

#njforall

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

🚨 ICYMI: While we were responding to the Birthright Citizenship decision, the Trump Administration terminated Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants - one of the largest immigrant populations in New Jersey.

Shame, shame, shame.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/TPS-explainer

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

NJCIC: "We urge @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social to pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct to ensure that NJ continues to be a welcoming home for immigrant children and families so that they can live full and fearless lives."

Sen. Scutari, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social it's time to act - NJ deserves your courage.

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

"Now, more than ever, @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social must protect our immigrant neighbors and pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct. This is a moment for bold action, not political cowardice.” - @uufaithactionnj.bsky.social ED Charles Loflin

Sen. Scutari, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social - will you fight back?

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

Charlene Walker, ED of @faithinnewjersey.bsky.social: "Our State has a moral responsibility to protect us here at home. We call on @govmurphy.bsky.social, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social, and Sen. Scutari
to pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct without delay. Don’t yield to political convenience..."

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

"Today's Supreme Court ruling is yet another clear call for states like New Jersey to protect immigrant communities. We urge Sen. Scutari, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social, and @govmurphy.bsky.social to move the Immigrant Trust Act forward without further delay.“ - AAPI NJ Co-ED Amber Reed

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

"@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social has had years to pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct. Instead, they've chosen delay and cowardice. Unless they act immediately, they will have chosen complicity." - First Friends NJ/NY

Sen. Scutari, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social - will you choose silence over courage?

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

@aclu-nj.org : "In a time when fundamental rights continue to face unprecedented threats, NJ must have the courage to protect the rights of all NJ residents."

We need the #ImmigrantTrustAct now, @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social

@SenPresScutari, @speakercoughlin.bsky.social , are you listening?

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

🚨 “This is a red alert for every American, citizen or not. The Trump Administration is attempting to create a pay-to-play Democracy.”
- @amytorres.bsky.social

🔗 Our statement: www.njaij.org/in_wake_of_s...

IN WAKE OF SCOTUS DECISION, ADVOCATES RING THE ALARM FOR IMMIGRANT TRUST ACT

www.njaij.org

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

What's next?

We keep fighting for our communities. That means all hands on deck to pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct and defend immigrant New Jerseyans💥

📲 CALL YOUR LEADERS NOW: 📲

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 27

📣 THE SCOTUS DECISION ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP:

🚨 In today's decision allowing President Trump's Executive Order ending Birthright Citizenship to take effect, the Supreme Court paved the way for mass exclusion and generational harm.

Learn more: 🔗 bit.ly/BirthrightCi...

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 26

📍 NOW AT THE MULBERRY COMMONS 🌳

We’re joining Project for Empty Space for the Newark Grounds Community Picnic — and showcasing the brand new #ImmigrantHeritageMonth designs by the incredible artist @layqa.bsky.social.

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨

We’re outside Newark federal court as Congresswoman McIver faces arraignment at 10AM.

She stood up for our communities—now we’re showing up for her.

Drop the charges! #JusticeForMcIver

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 25

DROP ALL THE CHARGES!
DROP ALL THE CHARGES!
DROP ALL THE CHARGES!

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 25

Faith leaders lifting us in prayer:
“This is sacred resistance.”

#JusticeForMcIver

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 25

It’s hot because NEWARK is bringing the HEAT!

We are ALL OUT for
@replamonica.bsky.social
at her arraignment. We are opening with words of faith in justice and resolve toward collective victory. For
@replamonica.bsky.social
and all people targeted by ICE.

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 24

📣 Happening today! 📣

Join us at 5:30PM for updates on detention expansion in New Jersey, courthouse arrests, and more ⬇️

🔗 bit.ly/NJMASSCALL 🔗

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 20

🚨 Anti-immigrant moves by the Trump Administration are affecting communities everywhere – and right here in NJ.

Join our Mass Movement Call to get updates on detention expansion, federal overreach, and more – and learn how it all ties together.

🗓️ 6/16
⏰ 5-7PM
🔗 bit.ly/NJMASSCALL

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 24

💥 ALL OUT FOR REP MCIVER 💥

Across the country, the Trump Admin. is using political and legal retaliation to silence leaders.

That includes our very own @replamonica.bsky.social.

Tomorrow, come out and support Rep. McIver at her arraignment, and prove that New Jersey stands by its own.

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 24

Extreme heat affects everybody.

But it's immigrant workers and farmworkers that are most vulnerable to these dangerous conditions – that's why there's no #NJforALL without heat protections for workers.

Stay safe. Stay hydrated.

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 23

New Jersey needs a budget that invests in ALL New Jerseyans - that means funding for...

⚖️ DDDI and legal services for unaccompanied minors;
💬 Language Access implementation (check out njaij.org/languageaccess to learn more!)
⚕️ CoverAllKids!

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 23

“As a child of immigrants, I know lack of language access is destructive.

These barriers create confusion and erodes trust in government and by extension — our democracy.”

Micauri Vargas on building systems that work for all, incl those in @dosocialjustice.bsky.social’s recent reparations report 👀

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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · Jun 23

If @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social agencies were given letter grades for their Language Access implementation, only 2️⃣ would have passed 📉📉📉

View the full coalition report at njaij.org/languageaccess.

Language Access

New Jersey is more diverse than we have ever been! One in three New Jersey households speak a language other than English at home and over 155 languages are spoken in the state.

njaij.org

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