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iAmerica is the #ImmigrantJustice campaign platform of @seiu.org, empowering dreams and igniting change by advocating for the rights of all American families. 🔗 iAmerica.org/know-your-rights
Neighbors stepping up for neighbors. This is community. This is how we keep each other safe.
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Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown
Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets
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November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Neighbors stepping up for neighbors. This is community. This is how we keep each other safe.
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Parents should be able to grocery shop without being pepper sprayed by federal agents.
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1-year-old, parents allegedly pepper-sprayed by federal agents during immigration raid near Chicago
Cellphone video showed the moment Rafael Veraza says he and his family were pepper-sprayed on Saturday morning by Border Patrol agents in the parking lot of a Sam's Club.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Parents should be able to grocery shop without being pepper sprayed by federal agents.
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While Starbucks baristas strike, we strike too. Many baristas are immigrants and workers of color. This fight isn’t just about coffee — it’s about immigrant justice, dignity, fair wages, and ending union busting.
Our movement stands with them. Don’t shop at Starbucks. #NoContractNoCoffee
Our movement stands with them. Don’t shop at Starbucks. #NoContractNoCoffee
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
While Starbucks baristas strike, we strike too. Many baristas are immigrants and workers of color. This fight isn’t just about coffee — it’s about immigrant justice, dignity, fair wages, and ending union busting.
Our movement stands with them. Don’t shop at Starbucks. #NoContractNoCoffee
Our movement stands with them. Don’t shop at Starbucks. #NoContractNoCoffee
Native American workers have long led the way in the struggle for justice.
Our fight is bound with the struggles of #immigrant workers today— united against exploitation, discrimination, and cultural erasure. Together, we keep the movement alive.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Our fight is bound with the struggles of #immigrant workers today— united against exploitation, discrimination, and cultural erasure. Together, we keep the movement alive.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Native American workers have long led the way in the struggle for justice.
Our fight is bound with the struggles of #immigrant workers today— united against exploitation, discrimination, and cultural erasure. Together, we keep the movement alive.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Our fight is bound with the struggles of #immigrant workers today— united against exploitation, discrimination, and cultural erasure. Together, we keep the movement alive.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
High school students took to the streets this week, walking out in protest of ICE raids and to stand up for their communities. We won’t stay silent, and neither will the next generation.
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300 Little Village High Schoolers Walk Out To Protest Immigration Raids
"This is not political. This is personal. Our people are under attack," one student said.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
High school students took to the streets this week, walking out in protest of ICE raids and to stand up for their communities. We won’t stay silent, and neither will the next generation.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/28/d...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/28/d...
"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors... It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do." -Staff Sergeant Demi Palecek
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2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors... It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do." -Staff Sergeant Demi Palecek
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VICTORY! 📷 SEIU 512 members in Fairfax County have voted to ratify their historic first union contract with a 99.9% majority- a massive victory for over 11,000 public service workers. This is what solidarity looks like!
#FairfaxCounty #UnionsForAll #Victory
#FairfaxCounty #UnionsForAll #Victory
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
VICTORY! 📷 SEIU 512 members in Fairfax County have voted to ratify their historic first union contract with a 99.9% majority- a massive victory for over 11,000 public service workers. This is what solidarity looks like!
#FairfaxCounty #UnionsForAll #Victory
#FairfaxCounty #UnionsForAll #Victory
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When politicians and billionaires try to divide working people by scapegoating immigrants, we know exactly who benefits — and it’s NOT everyday people working hard just to make ends meet. (1/2)
October 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
When politicians and billionaires try to divide working people by scapegoating immigrants, we know exactly who benefits — and it’s NOT everyday people working hard just to make ends meet. (1/2)
"We, as workers, have a common enemy that is raising prices and keeping our wages down consciously—and it’s not your immigrant neighbor. It is the billionaire who owns your company & probably owns the property that you rent from." -Dave Foley, @seiu509.bsky.social
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
“We Have a Common Enemy—and It’s Not Your Immigrant Neighbor”
The SEIU’s Dave Foley and Dr. A. Naomi Paik on how worker solidarity can overcome Trump’s war on immigrants.
www.thenation.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"We, as workers, have a common enemy that is raising prices and keeping our wages down consciously—and it’s not your immigrant neighbor. It is the billionaire who owns your company & probably owns the property that you rent from." -Dave Foley, @seiu509.bsky.social
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
More than 170 U.S. citizens, including pregnant women, children, and children with cancer, have been detained by ICE agents.
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www.propublica.org/article/immi...
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And…
www.propublica.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
More than 170 U.S. citizens, including pregnant women, children, and children with cancer, have been detained by ICE agents.
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We’re not fooled. Republicans are the ones cutting healthcare and scapegoating immigrants to try to distract us. Our tax dollars for raids, not healthcare?! We won’t be silent. @seiu1000.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We’re not fooled. Republicans are the ones cutting healthcare and scapegoating immigrants to try to distract us. Our tax dollars for raids, not healthcare?! We won’t be silent. @seiu1000.bsky.social
Joy. Unity. Family. Culture.
Today we celebrate all that connects us and declare: No Billionaires. #NoKings!
A better future means citizenship for all immigrant workers, affordable healthcare, and a country where all people can thrive.
Today we celebrate all that connects us and declare: No Billionaires. #NoKings!
A better future means citizenship for all immigrant workers, affordable healthcare, and a country where all people can thrive.
October 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Joy. Unity. Family. Culture.
Today we celebrate all that connects us and declare: No Billionaires. #NoKings!
A better future means citizenship for all immigrant workers, affordable healthcare, and a country where all people can thrive.
Today we celebrate all that connects us and declare: No Billionaires. #NoKings!
A better future means citizenship for all immigrant workers, affordable healthcare, and a country where all people can thrive.
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🚨The Final count is in!
Hands Off – April 5: 3 million
No Kings – June 14: 5 million
No Kings – October 18: 7 million
Our movement isn’t backing down — it’s growing. ✊💜 #NoKings
Hands Off – April 5: 3 million
No Kings – June 14: 5 million
No Kings – October 18: 7 million
Our movement isn’t backing down — it’s growing. ✊💜 #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🚨The Final count is in!
Hands Off – April 5: 3 million
No Kings – June 14: 5 million
No Kings – October 18: 7 million
Our movement isn’t backing down — it’s growing. ✊💜 #NoKings
Hands Off – April 5: 3 million
No Kings – June 14: 5 million
No Kings – October 18: 7 million
Our movement isn’t backing down — it’s growing. ✊💜 #NoKings
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TODAY I’m standing shoulder-to-shoulder with workers as we build even greater strength together, showing what it looks like when workers take the lead and fight for our democracy.
#NoKings Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
#NoKings Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
October 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
TODAY I’m standing shoulder-to-shoulder with workers as we build even greater strength together, showing what it looks like when workers take the lead and fight for our democracy.
#NoKings Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
#NoKings Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
We’re out in solidarity today for immigrant workers, our families, and all communities under attack. Our rights, our dignity, and our futures are on the line!
With over 2,000 actions happening across the country today, where will you be? #NoKings seiu.co/OCT18
With over 2,000 actions happening across the country today, where will you be? #NoKings seiu.co/OCT18
October 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We’re out in solidarity today for immigrant workers, our families, and all communities under attack. Our rights, our dignity, and our futures are on the line!
With over 2,000 actions happening across the country today, where will you be? #NoKings seiu.co/OCT18
With over 2,000 actions happening across the country today, where will you be? #NoKings seiu.co/OCT18
Unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta after his arrest while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid. Trump is targeting anyone who disagrees, even U.S. citizens. We will not be silenced while our rights are attacked.
October 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta after his arrest while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid. Trump is targeting anyone who disagrees, even U.S. citizens. We will not be silenced while our rights are attacked.
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The charges against our brother David Huerta for standing with immigrant workers is outrageous. Our fight to protect our families, friends and neighbors against this cruelty will continue. We won't back down.
October 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The charges against our brother David Huerta for standing with immigrant workers is outrageous. Our fight to protect our families, friends and neighbors against this cruelty will continue. We won't back down.
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Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
We should be able to attend family gatherings without the fear of being separated from our loved ones. Instead, green card holder Robert Podskarbi was detained during a routine ICE check before a family wedding. This isn’t what family values look like. www.newsweek.com/green-card-h...
Green card holder detained by ICE before attending wedding
A green card holder was reportedly taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine check-in.
www.newsweek.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We should be able to attend family gatherings without the fear of being separated from our loved ones. Instead, green card holder Robert Podskarbi was detained during a routine ICE check before a family wedding. This isn’t what family values look like. www.newsweek.com/green-card-h...
They separate us through ICE raids and mass incarceration, they gut medicaid and food stamps, and they even cut children’s school lunch programs and ban books. Our families, children, and communities deserve better.
We’ll see you in the streets to say #NoKings! ❌👑
Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
We’ll see you in the streets to say #NoKings! ❌👑
Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power…
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October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
They separate us through ICE raids and mass incarceration, they gut medicaid and food stamps, and they even cut children’s school lunch programs and ban books. Our families, children, and communities deserve better.
We’ll see you in the streets to say #NoKings! ❌👑
Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
We’ll see you in the streets to say #NoKings! ❌👑
Join us: seiu.co/OCT18
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Black and Brown school-age children were zip-tied and dragged out of bed in the middle of the night. Americans should be outraged. ICE and this administration's immigration actions against American families have gone too far, and they must end now. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Black and Brown school-age children were zip-tied and dragged out of bed in the middle of the night. Americans should be outraged. ICE and this administration's immigration actions against American families have gone too far, and they must end now. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
We are building a strong and sustainable movement to defend ourselves and our neighbors. Join the movement by signing the #Solidaritypledge! solidaritypledge.org?source=iAmer...
Solidarity Pledge: Stand Together for Our Values
Sign the Solidarity Pledge: Stand united against mass deportations, family separations, and anti-immigrant attacks. Together, we can build welcoming communities, defend justice, and protect our…
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October 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We are building a strong and sustainable movement to defend ourselves and our neighbors. Join the movement by signing the #Solidaritypledge! solidaritypledge.org?source=iAmer...
Our movement for immigrant justice is growing. Thank you for being a part of it.✊🏾✊
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Mass Deportation Has Begun, But So Has Mass Resistance
How rural communities resist ICE and support their neighbors.
time.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our movement for immigrant justice is growing. Thank you for being a part of it.✊🏾✊
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Instead of being thanked for helping to protect a community, firefighter Rigoberto Hernandez was detained by ICE for nearly a month. This is how our current immigration system treats those who risk their lives for their communities. And this is why we demand change.
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ICE releases Oregon firefighter detained while protecting community from wildfire
A 23-year-old Oregon firefighter returns home after ICE detention sparked controversy. His arrest while battling wildfires led to legal challenges.
abcnews.go.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Instead of being thanked for helping to protect a community, firefighter Rigoberto Hernandez was detained by ICE for nearly a month. This is how our current immigration system treats those who risk their lives for their communities. And this is why we demand change.
abcnews.go.com/US/ice-relea...
abcnews.go.com/US/ice-relea...
Immigrant workers and their families helped revitalize a small town in Illinois, but after the Trump administration ended the immigration programs many relied on, the community is feeling the loss.
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Immigrants helped save this Illinois meatpacking town. Trump cut hundreds from its workforce. - IPM Newsroom
These workers were part of a workforce that has long sustained both the town’s economy and its key role in the country’s food supply chain.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Immigrant workers and their families helped revitalize a small town in Illinois, but after the Trump administration ended the immigration programs many relied on, the community is feeling the loss.
ipmnewsroom.org/immigrants-h...
ipmnewsroom.org/immigrants-h...