Immigrant and Worker Rights Coalition (IWRC): Border Patrol

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

The Militarization of the Border

A video of Sunday's attack by Border Agents on a peaceful week long protest at the Calexico/Mexicali fence section.

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Important reports and studies regarding immigration and immigrants.

Five Facts about Undocumented Workers in the United States
National Council of La Raza

Dollars without Sense: Underestimating the Value of Less-Educated Workers
Immigration Policy Center

Common Myths About Undocumented Immigrants
National Council of La Raza

Health Care Expenditures for Immigrants in the United States
Fact Sheet Based on American Journal of Public Health
National Immigration Forum

The Myth of Immigrant Criminality and Paradox of Assimilation
Immigration Policy Center

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About the coalition

Mission
The Western Massachusetts Coalition for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights is a group of organizations and community members who advocate, educate, organize, and mobilize to protect the Human, Civil, and Constitutional Rights of all workers and residents in our communities.

Members
The WMCIWR counts over 80 individual members as well as the following member organizations
SAGE
Western MA Copwatch
Western MA Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice
International Language Institute of MA
Western MA AFSC
Western MA Jobs With Justice

Immigrant and Worker Rights Coalition (IWRC)

Thursday, November 15, 2007

The Militarization of the Border

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