Here is a snapshot of some of the things our organization is currently working on followed by things we have worked on and will continue to work on both at the local, state, and national levels. 

 

We have worked and will continue to work around the following issues that have come up or might come up:

• Anti-immigrant law: potential SB 1070 Copycats
  
• In-state Tuition 
  

 

One of the reasons IJAM was founded and a core mission of our movement is to help families and accompany them through the broken immigration system. Through this program we"

• Accompany families though the deportation process : meeting with families to document the story and process.
  
• Connect with Attorney and basic services
  
• Host and attend Prayer Vigils 
  
• Provide Spiritual Support
  
• Connect with the New Sanctuary Movement
  

 

While our primary belief is that detention is unjust in the immigration system, we also are keenly aware of the reality. Therefore we work to:

• Educate congregations on ADT
  
• Engage in conversations regarding procedure and policies with local ISAP (Intense Supervision and Appearance Program)  offices and other ICE officials
  
• Document the stories behind immigrants under ADT's specifically the ISAP program  

IJAM is committed to empowering our communities to fully understand their rights and those of their loved ones. We have planned and given various KYR trainings in local congregations. At these trainings we focus on:

• Providing accurate information regarding local laws in KS and MO
  
• Providing information on everyone's rights
  
• Providing access to an attorney for Q&A
  
• Engaging the community to become active and develop a strong foundation for our continued work together. 
  

 

 

DREAM Act Efforts 

This is an important issue to IJAM and our mission, however we understand that this movement is led directly by those who are affected. Therefore we work to support local and national youth organizations who have taken the lead in this movement. We provide support by:

• Attending local and national events calling for the DREAM Act or Administrative Relief
  
• Supporting policy efforts 
  

 

With the possible construction of a detention center in Buchanan county, IJAM has worked with community leaders in St. Joe, MO, who are committed to making a difference in their hometown. Our support has and will continue to involve:

• Education on Immigration and Detention
  
• Access to local and National information regarding the status of the detention center
  
• Facilitating conversations around the community vision of immigration and detention in St. Joe. 
  
• Strategy planning
  

 

These are only some of the many issues that IJAM is committed to. If you are interested in any of these issues please contact us for more information on how you can become active! info@ijamkc.org