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CHIRLA was formed in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees. Educate, organize, and advocate.
In his latest Substack, Jorge-Mario Cabrera shares a moving reflection on a community gathering in Los Angeles where people came together to honor lives lost, stand with immigrant families, and recommit to the kind of America we know is possible. https://ow.ly/IKu550Zppt7
ICE raids continue in our communities. If you see immigration enforcement in your neighborhood, report it by calling the LA Rapid Response Network! #SomosCHIRLA #StopTheRaids
As immigrant communities face attacks, abductions, and fear, CHIRLA continues organizing & fighting for dignity and justice. Join us in celebrating 40 years of community building at our #ImmigrantChampionAwards🦋🫂 📍 BMO Stadium 🗓️ 9/17/26 ⏰ 5 PM 🦋 Buy tickets: https://ow.ly/ZRVv50Zp8OK #CHIRLA40
This order recognizes the basic humanity and dignity that our immigrant neighbors at Adelanto deserve. We cannot allow more of our family members to continue in these inhumane conditions, lacking basic personal & hygiene care, medical care, and meals.
🚨 LIVE: BREAKING—A federal judge has ordered the Adelanto detention facility to provide humane treatment for immigrants. This is a massive legal win for human rights. We’re live to break down what this ruling means and what happens next. 📢⚖️ 🎥Watch live here: fb.watch/Iq43voctbM/?...
Jorge-Mario Cabrera, our Director of Communications, reflects on the rise in hate, the power of a single image from Washington, D.C., and why the fight for belonging remains one of America's unfinished promises. https://jorgemariocabrera.substack.com/p/who-gets-to-decide-who-belongs-in
ICE kills again. In less than a week, a second community member has been killed during an encounter with federal immigration agents. Our communities deserve safety—not fear. We demand: ⚖️ A full, independent investigation 🛑 Accountability 🏡 An end to ICE terrorizing our communities
Las redadas de ICE continúan en nuestras comunidades. Si ves inmigración en tu vecindario, repórtalo llamando a la red de respuesta rápida de Los Ángeles. ✊🏽 #SomosCHIRLA #NoMasDeportaciones
As we mark 250 years, we continue fighting to defend birthright citizenship, win pathways to citizenship, and build a democracy where everyone belongs. 🗽🌎
🌟 Calling all Olivia Dean fans! 🌟 CHIRLA is giving away 2 VIP tickets + parking to see Olivia Dean in LA on 7/14! Proceeds support immigrant families through legal services, community education, rapid response, & advocacy. 🫂 Donate $25 to enter! ➡️ https://ow.ly/LGRf50ZmzWE
CHIRLA is deeply honored to be recognized in the Congressional Record by Rep. Norma Torres for our work supporting immigrant families & advancing justice. Thank you for recognizing the work of our staff, members, & community. Together, we keep building a future where all immigrants can thrive. 🫂🦋🧡
¿Quiere aprender cómo prepararse para un desastre climático? 🌎 Acompáñenos este viernes en nuestro taller virtual para conocer los riesgos climáticos en su comunidad y los recursos disponibles para proteger a sus seres queridos. 🫂 🔗 Enlace de regístro: bit.ly/PREP123
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should be alive today 🕊️ He was a father. A son. A Texan. A loved one. A human being. Instead, his family is mourning after he was killed during an ICE operation in Houston. Lorenzo deserved to come home. His family deserves answers. Our communities deserve justice
Celebrating 40 years of organizing, power, and justice!🌟Join CHIRLA's Immigrant Champion Awards on Sept 17 at 5 PM, BMO Stadium — honoring Angel City FC & LAFC with the Leadership in Action Award. Early bird tickets live now, limited quantity⤵️ https://ow.ly/cNlz50ZlL3B #CHIRLA40 #ImmigrantJustice
It’s founded every day by every worker who shows up, family that dreams of a better tomorrow, & generation that refuses to accept the limits handed to them. 250 years in, the question isn't who founded this country. It's who's still building it while being told they don't belong. #Americas250
This year marks 250 years since this country's founding. The official story will be parades, fireworks, & founding fathers. We're telling a different one — the one about the people holding this country together right now. This nation was not founded in a single moment. #Americas250 #4thOfJuly
CHIRLA, with the support of Resurrection Church, Baby2Baby, Labor Community Services, and ALMA Family Services, provided air purifiers, food, and essential supplies to families who cannot afford to wait.
Olivia Dean plays Crypto.com Arena July 14, and we’re giving away 2 VIP tickets + parking. 🤩 Donate $25 to enter. 🌟 Proceeds support immigrant families. 🫂 🔗Enter at: https://givingmonth2026.funraise.org/ Thanks to Gina Zapanta & ZA Lawyers for making this possible 💫 #OliviaDean #SomosCHIRLA
📣 Community announcement: CHIRLA offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, and will reopen Monday, July 6, 2026. The DACA link will also be unavailable during this period! We appreciate your understanding & will return to support the community on Monday, July 6, 2026! #SomosCHIRLA
Shopping at Buffalo Exchange? 🤩 Choose a Tokens for Bags® token instead of a bag and donate to CHIRLA. It's an easy way to support immigrant communities while helping reduce plastic waste. 🌎💚🦋 #SupportImmigrants #GiveBack #Donate
As we close out Immigrant Heritage Month, the fight to protect Plyler v. Doe continues. Thank you for your support and for advocating for #EducationForAll! 💡 Reference: https://ow.ly/Q7Lu50Zc25p #ProtectPlyler #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
🚨 SCOTUS rejected Trump's executive order to end #BirthrightCitizenship — a win for the Constitution and every family who fought for it! The fight for real pathways to citizenship continues. 🦋 Donate to fund our fight! 🔗https://givingmonth2026.funraise.org/ #WeBelongHere
Stories connect us across generations, borders, and experiences. 📚 Immigrant stories deserve to be heard year-round. Swipe through to see what we're reading. ➡️ Have a suggestion? 📖 Share it with us! #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #SomosCHIRLA #ImmgrantStories #RepresentationMatters
As #ImmigrantHeritageMonth comes to an end, we're celebrating the stories that help us understand where we come from, who we are, & the communities we're building together. 🦋 CHIRLA staff share books that explore migration, family, resilience, & belonging. #SomosCHIRLA #ImmigrantStories
Check out this powerful reflection from Jorge-Mario Cabrera, CHIRLA's Director of Communications, on America's 250th anniversary, the role of immigrants, and what it truly means to honor our nation's founding. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/njr150Ziuhe #250thAnniversary #SomosCHIRLA
"I am free from detention — but I am not free." Released doesn't mean free, as the trauma stays and the case continues. Support immigrant families targeted by the cruel agenda of hate, fueling raids and detentions in our communities: https://ow.ly/Iojt50ZhS7F #SomosCHIRLA #GivingMonth
This #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, we celebrated, reflected, and admired all the beautiful artistic creations of our community members at #ImmiArt2026 – Resilience through Fire and ICE. 🦋 Thank you to our artists and guests who joined us, and thanks to the Eaton Fire Collaborative for hosting us!
🚨 Haiti needs us!🚨 The Senate must vote YES on S. 4814 — a 3-year TPS extension for Haitian nationals. Call your Senator and ask them to VOTE YES ON S. 4814! 🇭🇹 📲 (202) 224-3121 Senator Alex Padilla & Sen. Adam Schiff, let Haitians know they’re not alone. #TPS #S4814 #HaitianTPS #ProtectTPS
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 9th Annual Immi'Art Celebration, a night dedicated to honoring the creativity, resilience, and strength of our immigrant communities.
