C.U.S.H. confirms there is direct action planned all three dates. Contact organizers for details.

3 MONDAYS OF ACTION against SB1070 & for a just immigration reform
May 17th/24th/31st, 2010
26 Federal Plaza, Broadway side [near Thomas Street: directions below]
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From Churches United to Save and Heal (C.U.S.H.) flyer...

Churches United to Save and Heal (C.U.S.H.)
In Partnership With
NABIR, SEIU32BJ, Families for Freedom,
New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City and
New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)

The Time For A Just & Humane Immigration Policy is NOW!
" The passage of Arizona's SB 1070 law is a call to action for immigrants and our allies across the nation.
" We need Comprehensive Immigration Reform!
" Stop the deportation Now!
" Stop the separation of Families
" We are holding a series of actions to fight back and organize against ongoing racist immigration enforcement.

WHAT: 3 MONDAYS OF ACTION against SB1070 & for a just immigration reform

WHEN: Mondays, May 17th/24th/31st, 2010

WHERE: 26 Federal Plaza, Broadway side
[probably Broadway at Thomas Street: J, M, Z to Chambers (north exit to Reade St.); R, W to City Hall; A, C to Chambers; 4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; N, Q to Canal St.; 1, 2, 3 to Chambers St.; maps: http://is.gd/bsM8D-/ [6] , http://is.gd/c4ShQ-/ [7] -t.]

WHY: Call on President Obama to immediately stop the implementation of-and affirmatively strike down- Arizona's immoral and unconstitutional SB 1070;
. Call on local law enforcement to focus on protecting our communities, not destroying them;
. Demand that President Obama and Immigration and Customs Enforcement I(CE) immediately halt the Criminal Alien Program, Secure Communities, 287(g), and all other partnerships between ICE and local law enforcement; and
. Call on Congress to Act Now!
For more details call Churches United To Save and Heal (CUSH) at 718-469-8900
. Call on President Obama to issue a moratorium on detention and deportation until Congress passes meaningful and just immigration reform that puts an end to mandatory deportations.

For more details & information please contact:
Churches United to Save & Heal (C.U.S.H.): 718-469-8900

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From The New Sanctuary Coalition of New York City web site...

MONDAY, 5/17: RALLY AND DIRECT ACTION TO STOP THE DEPORTATIONS AND DEMAND HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM

The crisis in Arizona, the continued separation of our families and the lack of action on immigration reform demand escalation of our activities. We cannot and will not stay silent in the face of increased attacks on our immigrant communities.

Come join the New Sanctuary Coalition of NYC and CUSH (Churches United to Save and Heal) for a rally and clergy-led direct action to demand that President Obama STOP THE DEPORTATIONS AND ENACT HUMANE AND JUST IMMIGRATION REFORM.

WHEN: MONDAY, MAY 17

WHAT: Rally and DIRECT ACTION

WHERE: 26 Federal Plaza, Manhattan

TIME: 12noon

* 26 Federal Plaza
* Arizona SB 1070
* civil disobedience
* deportation
* immigration reform
* Immigration
* Police state
* Racial justice