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June 13th, 2019

Mijente Founding Member Carlos Garcia Stepped up to run for office in Phoenix, Arizona and won: Here are 8 Highlights from his Inauguration

In case you missed it, Carlos Garcia, a founding member of Mijente and veteran community organizer won his city council election last week in Phoenix, Arizona – a city that is almost majority Latinx yet lacks candidates that truly support our community values. That’s why this year we were proud to include Carlos among our […]

June 13th, 2019

June 4th, 2019

Watch Isa Noyola Describe How Trans Asylum Seeker Johana Medina’s Death in ICE Custody Shows How Much Is at Stake for Our Communities

Mijente's Deputy Director Isa Noyola speaks on the death of Johana Medina Leon, a 25-year-old trans asylum seeker from El Salvador who died in ICE custody on Saturday, the first day of Pride month. You can support funeral costs for Johana through our fundraiser. “I’m going to share some reflections about all that is going [...]

June 4th, 2019

May 29th, 2019

Scholars Tell UC Berkeley: Cut Ties with Palantir

If you are an academic and would like to add your name to this letter, please sign here. On May 30-31, 2019, Berkeley Law will convene the 2019 Annual Privacy Law Scholars Conference (PLSC) in Berkeley, California. [1] A community of leading privacy scholars from around the world will present new work and interrogate […]

May 29th, 2019

May 2nd, 2019

Palantir Played Key Role in Arresting Families for Deportation, Document Shows

The data-mining firm Palantir played a key role in federal immigration efforts to target and arrest family members of children crossing the border alone, a new document released this week shows. The document, which details the efforts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to prosecute and arrest parents and sponsors of immigrant children, contradicts claims […]

May 2nd, 2019

April 30th, 2019

An Introduction to Mijente

Over the next few decades, a steady demographic shift will occur in the United States, the Latinx population is set to double. Alongside these shifts are predictions and assumptions that the power and influence of our community will grow as well. We do not believe that demographic change will automatically forge transformative change. Because alongside […]

April 30th, 2019

February 27th, 2019

Six Wins to Revel in from Chicago’s Election Beyond the Mayor’s Race

We asked local comic designer and art activist and organizer, Vicko Alvarez Vega, to break down why last night’s election was a victory against Chicago machine politics at every level. References to machine politics and race dynamics in Chicago aren’t super common in other cities so very briefly here’s a summary of how much this […]

February 27th, 2019

January 24th, 2019

Case of Detained 15-Month-Old Baby Exposes Continued Separation of Families by Trump

Father’s charging documents did not include details of the family separation, hiding it from the court and from the public. Family and advocates demand her immediate release and demand answers to why the government continues to separate families. PHOENIX — The Trump administration is still separating families who are stopped and detained […]

January 24th, 2019

January 8th, 2019

Mijente Statement on Trump Address 1/8/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 8, 2019 CONTACT: Danielle Moodie-Mills, [email protected], 202-445-5210 PHOENIX — Marisa Franco, Director of Mijente, the national digital and grassroots hub for Latinx and Chicanx organizing, released the following statement about President Trump’s primetime address this evening about immigration and the border wall. “Donald Trump is exploiting his power to hold […]

January 8th, 2019

December 19th, 2018

Get Your Mijente Swag at La Tiendita!

Brought to you by popular demand...we’re excited to announce the official launch of our brand new online store aka La Tiendita! Folks can now order 5 popular Mijente swag items online, including: Our super comfortable and OG black Mijente hoodie Gray Mijente crew-neck t-shirt Red Mijente crew-neck t-shirt Black Rest in Pieces Machismo sweater White [...]

December 19th, 2018

December 11th, 2018

Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CONTACT: Danielle Moodie-Mills, [email protected], 202-445-5210 Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported Tucson, Arizona– Today a federal immigration court ordered the deportation of nationally known reproductive rights and immigrant rights activist Alejandra Pablos. Pablos, along with Mijente, a national Latinx organization leading on mobilizing against immigration enforcement […]

December 11th, 2018

November 28th, 2018

Local San Anto Spots: Lánzate 2018

Wondering what the best local spots to visit in San Anto are? Want to get the 411 from local community and help defend against gentrification? Check out this list of food, music, and community spots personally recommended by local Mijente members and show your support for local San Anto community business! The Esperanza Peace and […]

November 28th, 2018

Nos vemos en San Antonio: 2018 Lánzate Travel Playlist

It’s time! Lánzate 2018 is almost here! If you remember our playlist from Lánzate 2016 in San Juan, you know a Lánzate travel playlist is a must for those long road trips and layovers. So here's some more música for your journey. This playlist has a little bit of everything you need to get in the groove: [...]

November 28th, 2018

November 27th, 2018

Cuidate Checklist: Lánzate 2018 and Beyond

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde Lánzate 2018 is almost here and we’re so entusiasmadx to learn, connect and build together in San Antonio. Large gatherings can sometimes feel intense so we put together this Cudiate Checklist with the help of [...]

November 27th, 2018

November 18th, 2018

Tips for Undocumented and Non-Citizen Travelers Attending Lanzate in San Antonio Texas

Note: This article has not been updated since 2018. Laws and processes may have changed since the writing of this article. This is not legal advice and should only be used as informational. [Español aqui] No part of this should be taken as legal advice or an individual assessment of risk. Consult a trusted [...]

November 18th, 2018

November 8th, 2018

Marisa Franco, Co-Founder of Mijente, Condemns Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice for Human Rights Abuses Against Latinx Community

New York, NY — Marisa Franco, Co-Founder of Mijente, the political, digital, and grassroots hub for Latinx and Chicanx organizing and movement building, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to remove Jeff Sessions as the head of the Department of Justice. “Jeff Sessions’ tenure was marked by inhumane efforts to […]

November 8th, 2018

November 1st, 2018

New Report: Three Ways DC Can Improve “Sanctuary” Policies to #AbolishICE from the City

Download the Report Today, Mijente and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG) released a new report, Three Ways D.C. Can Improve its “Sanctuary City” Policies to #AbolishICE from the City, that exposes the ways that D.C. participates in raids and deportations of its community members. The report calls on D.C. officials […]

November 1st, 2018

October 30th, 2018

This Election, Pon tu Granito de Arena

Every day we wonder if things could get any worse. For so many across our communities, it does. Trump is clear that the elections are a referendum on his agenda and tactics; he’s aggressively making his closing arguments and touting his track record this week. From sending troops to the border, promising fictitious tax cuts, [...]

October 30th, 2018

October 23rd, 2018

New Report Exposes Tech & Data Companies Behind ICE

Who's Behind ICE?The Tech and Data Companies Fueling Deportations Tech is transforming immigration enforcement. As advocates have known for some time, the immigration and criminal justice systems have powerful allies in Silicon Valley and Congress, with technology companies playing an increasingly central role in facilitating the expansion and acceleration of arrests, detentions, and deportations. What [...]

October 23rd, 2018

September 27th, 2018

Miami Escuelita: Aprendizaje Across Generations

We are so excited for our intergenerational panel at the Miami Escuelita for Latinx changemakers this weekend September 29-30! Here’s a preview of the poderosas that will be sharing time and experience with us. Check out the full agenda aqui and remember, it’s not too late to Register! Rosa Alicia Clemente is an organizer, political commentator and independent journalist. [...]

September 27th, 2018

September 25th, 2018

Lanzate 2018: San Antonio, Texas

On December 1st and 2nd, 2018, we are excited to gather once again, this time in San Antonio, Texas, for the third Lánzate convening. Right on time. Lánzate 2018 marks our largest, national gathering since Trump took office. It will come after the many rounds of attacks on our communities, and after our brave response […]

September 25th, 2018

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BLOG

Mijente Founding Member Carlos Garcia Stepped up to run for office in Phoenix, Arizona and won: Here are 8 Highlights from his Inauguration

Watch Isa Noyola Describe How Trans Asylum Seeker Johana Medina’s Death in ICE Custody Shows How Much Is at Stake for Our Communities

Scholars Tell UC Berkeley: Cut Ties with Palantir

Palantir Played Key Role in Arresting Families for Deportation, Document Shows

An Introduction to Mijente

Six Wins to Revel in from Chicago’s Election Beyond the Mayor’s Race

Case of Detained 15-Month-Old Baby Exposes Continued Separation of Families by Trump

Mijente Statement on Trump Address 1/8/2019

Get Your Mijente Swag at La Tiendita!

Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported

Local San Anto Spots: Lánzate 2018

Nos vemos en San Antonio: 2018 Lánzate Travel Playlist

Cuidate Checklist: Lánzate 2018 and Beyond

Tips for Undocumented and Non-Citizen Travelers Attending Lanzate in San Antonio Texas

Marisa Franco, Co-Founder of Mijente, Condemns Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice for Human Rights Abuses Against Latinx Community

New Report: Three Ways DC Can Improve “Sanctuary” Policies to #AbolishICE from the City

This Election, Pon tu Granito de Arena

New Report Exposes Tech & Data Companies Behind ICE

Miami Escuelita: Aprendizaje Across Generations

Lanzate 2018: San Antonio, Texas

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