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Communities Mobilize to Counter the Attacks

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Advocates cheer, "Our Vote is Power!" 

Just yesterday, the Illinois Review attacked New Americans Democracy Day with bogus statements that demonize all immigrants in this country.  Their outrageous claims about "non-citizens stealing elections" are a sad but frequent fear-tactic used by too many in the immigration debate. Immigrant communities are mobilizing to fight these attacks by becoming citizens, registering those who already are citizens, and turning out their communities on election day.   Read more…

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Advocates cheer, "Our Vote is Power!" 

Immigrant groups launching countrywide push to sign up voters

Antonio Olivo, Deborah Horan


National registration effort has strong Chicago support Read more…

New Americans Democracy Day this Saturday!

Join Senator Dick Durbin, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, and hundreds of immigrants rights leaders from around the country for New Americans Democracy Day!, a national celebration of Immigrant Voting Power! Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is confirmed to attend. Read more…

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