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SIIRP: 
Policy, Advocacy, & Legal (PALS) Committee

The Policy, Advocacy and Legal
Committee advocates for 
immigrants in the community,
educates on legal rights, monitors and advocates for compassionate immigration laws and reforms.

​Action Alerts: Submit Public Comment before December 10th
Resist proposed changes to Public Charge rules which threaten immigrant families

 "The proposed [Public Charge] regulation would make—and has already made—immigrant families afraid to seek programs that support their basic needs. The proposal could prevent immigrants from using the programs their tax dollars help support, preventing access to healthy, nutritious food and secure housing. Since about one in four children have at least one immigrant parent, this issue touches millions and is critical for our nation’s future. The proposed rule also would make it much more difficult for low-income individuals to immigrate, reunite or remain with their families."

Learn more:
​https://protectingimmigrantfamilies.org/

Past Projects and Activities

SIU-C law students, join our legislative and policy tracking project or other opportunities to complete your required pro bono hours
One of our attorney members supervises the project.  Students assist in researching bills and policies of importance to immigrants and present summaries to SIIRP general membership.  Students will track the legislation and alert the membership when upcoming votes might prompt an action alert.  For more information, please email SIImmigrantRightsProject@gmail.com and the project supervisor will contact you.  

Past Events and Activities

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Drafted and advocated for passage of Safe and Welcoming Carbondale Resolution​  
​Guardianship and power of attorney workshops for immigrant families​