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JillMarieB
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Immigration law and policy. Posts are mine. Reposts/likes do not = endorsement.
Called to Welcome (Matthew 25:35). Social justice. Random animal posts.
#WherePolicyMeetsPractice
At #ILPC2025 and disappointed but not surprised to hear the keynote speaker, Fareed Zakaria, using his power, privilege, and platform to engage in the lazy and predictable practice of trying to pit one or more immigrant communities against another.
Do better, Fareed!
October 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Today starts Day 2 of Fasting and Praying. If you are in DC, here are the places for nightly community prayer. 🙏🏼
More info here: metrodcelca.org/for-such-a-t...
August 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Sweet, curious finch babies learning about treats at the feeder. 🪶
July 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🇦🇫🚨 IMPORTANT & URGENT Update on TPS for Afghanistan! In response to an emergency request for action, a Circuit Court Judge has extended TPS protections for Afghans seven (7) days, until July 21.

More about the emergency motion filed with the Court of Appeals ⬇️

wearecasa.org/updates/lega...
July 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A study in backyard Bluejays (Columbia, MD, USA). So vibrant! 🐦🪶💙
June 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Backyard friends in Columbia, MD 🤍🤎🪶
Titmouse
Wren
Chickadee
Red-bellied woodpecker 🪶
June 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My shero and friend, Gaby Pacheco, President & CEO of TheDream.US, on defending laws that uphold the values we hold dear and the need to bear witness and fight together to protect our collective humanity.
#AILAAC25
June 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser at #AILAAC25, on working toward the promises engrained in the U.S constitution and working toward an inclusive republic.
June 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Grateful to be in Denver with thousands of colleagues at #AILAAC25 and honoring the Juneteenth federal holiday today. Together, we are working toward the promises of feeedom and liberty for all.
We ARE in this together and are NOT backing down in our advocacy and in upholding the rule of law. ⚖️💪🏼
June 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We will provide free legal consultations and services including assistance with case status checks, work permits, changes of address, and more! ⚖️
The Support Center is hosted by CDSS and will be held at the Oakland Marriott City Center a Mon-Thur. See flyers for details. ⬇️
June 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🇦🇫📣 Bay Area friends, please help us share widely! This week, members of the Global Refuge immigration legal services team will be at the Afghan Support Center in Oakland, CA!
June 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🪶 Lovely Red-shouldered hawk on the deck tonight (Columbia, MD)
June 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
📣🇦🇫Today is the last day to see us at the Afghan Support Center in San Diego! We have helped dozens of #AfghanAllies and new neighbors so far. 
We will be here from 10am-5pm, providing free, legal consultations, case status checks, and assistance with work permits. Please share widely!
May 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🇦🇫🔔 Global Refuge’s immigration legal services team will be at the Afghan Support Center in San Diego Wed. May 21 - Fri. May 23, providing free legal consultations, assistance with checking immigration case status, reporting change of address, work permit status review, and more. Pls share widely!
May 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Feeling super blessed and inspired to be here in Sacramento and representing @globalrefuge.bsky.social at the Afghan Support Center this week. It is great to serve alongside several of our Evacuate Our Allies coalition partners and the 60+ service providers that are here all week.
May 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This heron was my complete focus until I saw what was in the the pool below. Both are beautiful creatures and thriving at this lovely NPS park in Hawaii 🪶🐢💚💙
April 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
A few more birds of Hawaii pics (Oahu). We head to the Big Island tomorrow and are curious to see what birds are there. 🌺🌴🪶
April 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Some of the beautiful birds we have seen in Hawaii 🌺🪶
April 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I enjoy caring for and watching my backyard bird friends. I love to see them taking turns and sharing at the feeder. This is just a sampling of the cowbirds, blue birds, and woodpeckers. 🪶
March 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨Important information for all travelers (including US citizens) about electronic device searches at U.S. ports of entry.🛫🚌🛬🚗
March 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🧵Global Refuge’s Immigration Legal Services program is one of our newest ministries of justice and service. In just two years, we have served over one thousand newly arrived individuals and families displaced by violence in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Haiti, Venezuela, and beyond. 🇦🇫🇺🇦🇭🇹🇻🇪🌍
March 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The dark-eyed juncos have so much character! Our snowy season has passed, but love our snowbirds in Columbia, MD! 🪶
March 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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March 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
March 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
⚖️🚨 Non-citizens should Know Their Rights and make sure they have a plan if they encounter immigration or other law enforcement officers. Find Know Your Rights materials through reputable agencies, including familiesuniteddcmetro.org and www.nilc.org/resources/.
February 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM