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More than 1,000 volunteers will knock on doors, make calls to immigrant voters in Chicago and suburbs; ICIRR, Univision Radio and UIC will conduct Exit polling

Immigrant voter registration drive draws to a close, campaign shifts to get-out-the-vote efforts; ICIRR will hold a Candidates Forum with Governor and U.S. Senate candidates

ICIRR urges Republicans to come to bi-partisan table

Today, US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill in Senate. The following is a statement by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR):

Today, Republicans unanimously blocked the much needed National Defense Authorization Act FY 2011 (S. 3454). The procedural vote that would have moved the bill forward was 56 in favor and 43 opposed. This action blocks the DREAM Act and other amendments to move forward.

The following is a statement by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR):

Senator Reid to Introduce DREAM Act as Amendment to Defense Spending Bill

Proposal to benefit undocumented youths to finally come to Senate vote

As the Mexican Independence Day approaches…

Voter Registration Efforts Intensify

ICIRR to register thousands of voters at parades in Chicago, Waukegan, Joliet and Aurora

WHAT: On September 10, when the Muslim community will be celebrating Eid ul Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, dozens of volunteers with the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) will register thousands of voters at the Toyota Park on September 10.

WHEN: Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Immigrant Organizations in Crisis Plan Service Strike

Survey shows 22 organizations would close by October

ICIRR responds to attacks on immigrants with voter mobilization

New board officers and members to carry on mission of empowering and integrating Illinois immigrants and refugees