C-U Immigration Forum

We see the new law as a positive step towards the safety of all  The general population will benefit from more insurance coverage  Local police departments and sheriff will have a way to verify people's driving eligibility and insurance coverage  We do not know how many people are affected locally, but they include many ethnicities and it includes students.  Everyone benefited will have to pass a written and a practical test and pay regular fees.  The bill will take effect on November 27th and the rules are not out yet, people should check CUimmigrationForum.org  We will hold trainings on the driving regulations through IF  The cooperation involves the governor but all legislators, including our own senator and assembly people supported the bill and we thank them for the reasonable support.  This measure makes sense for driving issues in our state but a better solution is to support immigration reform at the national level, much as th...

Faith Allies and October Immigration Justice Month In an effort to foster greater dialogue about immigration within our congregations, the Allies of Faith of the CU Immigration Forum have launched the second annual Immigrant Justice Month for this October. Events are planned throughout the community, in congregations and public forums, to raise awareness of issues surrounding immigration and the immigrant experience. The calendar below offers the community opportunity to join in conversations approaching the immigration debate from a perspective of faith and justice. 5:00 pm Sunday, October 6 at UniPlace Christian Church, 403 S. Wright St., Champaign. Beginning of 8-week seminar on Understanding Strife in the Congo. This class will meet weekly on Sundays and will increase understanding of Congolese immigration to our community. Open to the public. Go to unip lace.org for more information. 6:30 pm Monday , October 7 Harvest of Empire: film screening/discussion at Channing Murray F...