Immigration Justice Coalition
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Immigrants are urged to request virtual court hearings
The Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota (IJC), a local group of concerned citizens, is condemning ICE arrests of immigrants attending court proceedings and is urging immigrants to seek virtual hearings in place of in-person hearings. See press release below. This explanation of immigrant Constitutional Rights may be helpful. Just click on the link below:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/01/us/immigrants-rights-explainer |
Who we are:
We have an executive committee consisting of members of the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota and community members.
Our email address is [email protected]
Mission:
We are a community that advocates for and supports our immigrant, refugees, and asylum-seeking neighbors.
Goal:
To advocate for the rights and fair treatment of immigrants in the area by providing resources, raising
awareness, fostering community support and promoting policies to ensure equal access to justice, safety, and
opportunities for all individuals regardless of immigration status.
Our email address is [email protected]
Mission:
We are a community that advocates for and supports our immigrant, refugees, and asylum-seeking neighbors.
Goal:
To advocate for the rights and fair treatment of immigrants in the area by providing resources, raising
awareness, fostering community support and promoting policies to ensure equal access to justice, safety, and
opportunities for all individuals regardless of immigration status.
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Specific Goals and Action Plan:
Action Plan:
5 Calls Contact the Legislators and ask them to vote “No” on any immigration bill that supports Trump’s cruel and inhumane mass deportation agenda. U.S. Senator Rick Scott (202) 224-5274. [email protected] U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (202) 224-3041. [email protected] U.S. Representative Vern Buchanon (202) 225-5015 / (941) [email protected] U.S. Representative Greg Steube (202) 225-5792 / (941) 499-3214. [email protected] and [email protected]. RED CARD “Know your Rights” ENCOUNTERS WITH POLICE OR IMMIGRATION Stay calm, do NOT run or resist. You have the right to remain silent; you do not have to answer questions about your immigration status or where you were born. Memorize important contact information (such as your lawyer’s phone number). NEVER lie or provide false documents or foreign documents. NEVER sign anything without consulting a lawyer. You have the right to remain silent until you speak with an attorney, even if you are arrested. In Florida, if stopped by local police (not ICE), you may need to identify yourself if you are suspected of a crime. If police/ICE arrive at your home: Keep the door closed, it is safer to speak through the door and say: “I do not give permission to enter my house based on my 4 th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.” o unless you have a warrant signed by a judge with my name on it. If officers have a warrant, ask them to show it through a window or slide it under the door. Ask what agencies they are, what they are there for, and ask for identification. If they try to enter without a warrant, say “I do not consent to your entry or search.” If they force their way in, don’t resist, and tell everyone in your family to remain silent, even if you are arrested. EMERGENCY PLANS:
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View our latest presentation here.
On May 10, Attorney Jim Delgado, Sarasota County School Board member Tom Edwards and immigration lawyer James Martin discussed the consequences of mass deportations and the contributions of immigrants to the U.S. economy and society. This panel's presentation in our sanctuary was followed by an open question and answer session. Dale Anderson was our Moderator for the event, which was sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota.
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PRESS RELEASE
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE COALITION OF SARASOTA
For Immediate Release Contacts: Matthew Montavon – Tel. 917-362-6814
DATE: 06/10/2025
[email protected]
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE COALITION (IJC)
URGES IMMIGRANTS TO REQUEST VIRTUAL COURT HEARINGS
The Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota (IJC), a local group of concerned citizens, is condemning ICE arrests of immigrants attending court proceedings and is urging immigrants to seek virtual hearings in place of in-person hearings.
Several recent news reports indicate that federal agents have arrested immigrants appearing for court hearings in immigration courts. The tactic is considered an effort by ICE to intimidate immigrants and discourage their efforts to establish legitimate rights to remain in the United States.
Matthew Montavon, executive member of the IJC stated: “This ICE tactic jettisons respect for our legal processes and violates the American principles of justice.”
Immigration lawyers have raised concerns that individuals skipping court appearances due to fear of arrest may violate the legal requirements of their case, which could negatively impact their opportunity to establish a legal right to reside in the United States. However, going to court to comply with the requirements has turned into an expedited removal process for many. “These arrests are a violation of the rule of law and due process, and will likely be challenged in courts, but only after the harm of ICE detention and possible deportation has been done,” said Maria Lara, executive member of the IJC and a local immigration lawyer.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has issued formal statements regarding the court arrests and considers them “a flagrant betrayal of basic fairness and due process,” and adds that “this is a corruption of our immigration courts, transforming them from forums of justice into cogs in a mass deportation apparatus.”
“For these reasons, the Immigration Justice Coalition is spreading the notice to immigrants to ask their counsel to request that the hearings be conducted virtually on video, where legally possible, instead of in person,” concluded attorney Lara.”
The Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota is a community of concerned citizens, churches and organizations that advocates for and supports our immigrant, refugees, and asylum-seeking neighbors.
(End of press release)
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE COALITION OF SARASOTA
For Immediate Release Contacts: Matthew Montavon – Tel. 917-362-6814
DATE: 06/10/2025
[email protected]
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE COALITION (IJC)
URGES IMMIGRANTS TO REQUEST VIRTUAL COURT HEARINGS
The Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota (IJC), a local group of concerned citizens, is condemning ICE arrests of immigrants attending court proceedings and is urging immigrants to seek virtual hearings in place of in-person hearings.
Several recent news reports indicate that federal agents have arrested immigrants appearing for court hearings in immigration courts. The tactic is considered an effort by ICE to intimidate immigrants and discourage their efforts to establish legitimate rights to remain in the United States.
Matthew Montavon, executive member of the IJC stated: “This ICE tactic jettisons respect for our legal processes and violates the American principles of justice.”
Immigration lawyers have raised concerns that individuals skipping court appearances due to fear of arrest may violate the legal requirements of their case, which could negatively impact their opportunity to establish a legal right to reside in the United States. However, going to court to comply with the requirements has turned into an expedited removal process for many. “These arrests are a violation of the rule of law and due process, and will likely be challenged in courts, but only after the harm of ICE detention and possible deportation has been done,” said Maria Lara, executive member of the IJC and a local immigration lawyer.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has issued formal statements regarding the court arrests and considers them “a flagrant betrayal of basic fairness and due process,” and adds that “this is a corruption of our immigration courts, transforming them from forums of justice into cogs in a mass deportation apparatus.”
“For these reasons, the Immigration Justice Coalition is spreading the notice to immigrants to ask their counsel to request that the hearings be conducted virtually on video, where legally possible, instead of in person,” concluded attorney Lara.”
The Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota is a community of concerned citizens, churches and organizations that advocates for and supports our immigrant, refugees, and asylum-seeking neighbors.
(End of press release)
RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS
RAISE.IS – Mobile applications
https://raise.is/
Contact them if you have seen or interacted with ICE
AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
National Directory of Affordable Immigration Legal Services
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES
https://ailalawyer.com/
Find an immigration lawyer or obtain legal assistance
USAHELLO IMMIGRATION GUIDE
https://usahello.org/es/safety
Current information updated regularly
REPORTING ICE ENCOUNTERS
https://wearecasa.org/
tel. 1-866-765-CASA
CASA offers essential services and advocates for your rights
RESOURCES OF FLSPN
https://linktr.ee/Recursosdeinmigracion
DIRECT LINE – Save the FLIC
(The Coalition of Immigrants of Florida):
https://floridaimmigrant.org/
+1 (888)-600-5762
Local Immigration Lawyers:
James Martin: 941-953-3900
Luis Castro: 941-896-7888
Mathew Geiling: 518-350-8221
ACLU : American Civil Liberties Union:
Know your rights:
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/
Document edited by the IJCSRQ (Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota)
RAISE.IS – Mobile applications
https://raise.is/
Contact them if you have seen or interacted with ICE
AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
National Directory of Affordable Immigration Legal Services
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES
https://ailalawyer.com/
Find an immigration lawyer or obtain legal assistance
USAHELLO IMMIGRATION GUIDE
https://usahello.org/es/safety
Current information updated regularly
REPORTING ICE ENCOUNTERS
https://wearecasa.org/
tel. 1-866-765-CASA
CASA offers essential services and advocates for your rights
RESOURCES OF FLSPN
https://linktr.ee/Recursosdeinmigracion
DIRECT LINE – Save the FLIC
(The Coalition of Immigrants of Florida):
https://floridaimmigrant.org/
+1 (888)-600-5762
Local Immigration Lawyers:
James Martin: 941-953-3900
Luis Castro: 941-896-7888
Mathew Geiling: 518-350-8221
ACLU : American Civil Liberties Union:
Know your rights:
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/
Document edited by the IJCSRQ (Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota)
RECURSOS PARA INMIGRANTES
RAISE.IS - APLICACIÓN MÓVIL
https://raise.is/
Llame a linea directa si ha visto o interactuado recientemente con la migra (ICE)
SERVICIOS LEGALES ASEQUIBLES
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Directorio Nacional de Servicios Legales de Inmigración
SERVICIOS DE REFERENCIA DE ABOGADOS
https://ailalawyer.com/spanish/default.aspx
Encontrar abogado de inmigración y/o obtener asistencia legal
GUÍA DE INMIGRACIÓN - USAHELLO
https://usahello.org/es/seguridad
Información ‘al corriente’, actualizada con regularidad
REPORTE ENCUENTRO ICE
https://wearecasa.org/
tel. 1-866-765-CASA
CASA brinda servicios críticos y aboga por sus derechos
RECURSOS DE FLSPN
https://linktr.ee/Recursosdeinmigracion
LINEA DIRECTA – Save the FLIC
(La Coalición de Inmigrantes de Florida):
https://floridaimmigrant.org/
+1 (888)-600-5762
Abogados de inmigración:
James Martin: 941-953-3900
Luis Castro: 941-896-7888
Mathew Geiling: 518-350-8221
ACLU: La Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles:
Conozca sus derechos:
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/derechos-de-los-inmigrantes
Documento elaborado por la Coalition por la Justicia Migratoria.
RAISE.IS - APLICACIÓN MÓVIL
https://raise.is/
Llame a linea directa si ha visto o interactuado recientemente con la migra (ICE)
SERVICIOS LEGALES ASEQUIBLES
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
Directorio Nacional de Servicios Legales de Inmigración
SERVICIOS DE REFERENCIA DE ABOGADOS
https://ailalawyer.com/spanish/default.aspx
Encontrar abogado de inmigración y/o obtener asistencia legal
GUÍA DE INMIGRACIÓN - USAHELLO
https://usahello.org/es/seguridad
Información ‘al corriente’, actualizada con regularidad
REPORTE ENCUENTRO ICE
https://wearecasa.org/
tel. 1-866-765-CASA
CASA brinda servicios críticos y aboga por sus derechos
RECURSOS DE FLSPN
https://linktr.ee/Recursosdeinmigracion
LINEA DIRECTA – Save the FLIC
(La Coalición de Inmigrantes de Florida):
https://floridaimmigrant.org/
+1 (888)-600-5762
Abogados de inmigración:
James Martin: 941-953-3900
Luis Castro: 941-896-7888
Mathew Geiling: 518-350-8221
ACLU: La Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles:
Conozca sus derechos:
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/derechos-de-los-inmigrantes
Documento elaborado por la Coalition por la Justicia Migratoria.
SI USTED ESTA INDOCUMENTADO POR FAVOR LEALO:
- Usted tiene derechos constitucionales:
- Lleve copias de los documentos de su caso de migración con usted para mostrar si es detenido por ICE o la policía.
- No abra la puerta de su casa a ningún oficial o funcionario si no tienen una orden firmada por un juez.
- No conteste ninguna pregunta. Usted tiene derecho a guardar silencio.
- Hable con un abogado de inmigración y prepare un plan de acción para quedarse en este país, si se puede.
- Si ICE tiene una orden firmada por un juez, pidales que la deslice por debajo de la puerta.
- Es importante que los padres les informen a los hijos del estatus migratorio de la familia.
- ¿Qué va a pasar con sus hijos? Escoja una persona a quien puede dejar a cargo de sus hijos y sus pertenencias, si usted llega a faltar. Prepare un poder o “Power of attorney”. Este debe ser válido y notarizado. Informe en la escuela de los niños.
- No dejen de enviar a sus hijos a la escuela.
- Asigne a una persona de confianza para que intervenga por usted en caso de que sea detenido y apréndase de memoria el número de teléfono de esa persona. A usted le pueden quitar el celular.
- Informe a su familia de el plan de acción.
- Dele instrucciones para llamar a su abogado sobre todo su nombre completo y número de inmigración que comienza con A seguido de 9 dígitos.
- Hable con un abogado de inmigración y prepare un plan de acción para quedarse en este país, si se puede.
- Ahorre y guarde dinero para poder pagar una fianza y su abogado.
- Provee a su persona de confianza asignada como asesorar ese dinero y propiedades.
- Hable con un abogado de inmigración y prepare un plan de acción para quedarse en este país, si se puede.
- Tenga una lista actualizada de los medicamentos que toma y compártala con la familia.
- Número de Immigrant Defense Project: 1-800- 566-7636 donde le pueden referir a abogados y recursos locales.
James Martin: 941-953-3900.
Luis Castro: 941-896-7888
Mathew Geiling: 518-350-8221
Documento Preparado por “Unidos por la justicia migratoria de Sarasota” Unitarían Universalist SRQ.
“Si no está documentado -- busque un abogado”
Abogados de inmigración en el área:
Documento Preparado por “Unidos por la justicia migratoria de Sarasota”
Unitarían Universalist SRQ.
- Hable con un abogado de inmigración y prepare un plan de acción para quedars en este país, si se puede.
- Lleve copias de los documentos de su caso de migración con usted para mostrar si es detenido por ICE o la policía.
- Informe a su familia acerca del plan de acción.
- No abra la puerta de su casa a ningún oficial o funcionario si no tienen una orden firmada por un juez.
- ¿Qué va a pasar con sus hijos? Escoja una persona a quien puede dejar a cargo de sus hijos y sus pertenencias, si usted llega a faltar. Prepare un poder o “Power of attorney”. Este debe ser válido y notarizado. Informe en la escuela de los niños.
- Asigne a una persona de confianza para que intervenga por usted en caso de que sea detenido y apréndase de memoria el número de teléfono de esa persona. A usted le pueden quitar el celular.
- Dele instrucciones para llamar a su abogado sobre todo su nombre completo y número de inmigración que comienza con A seguido de 9 dígitos.
- Tenga a mano una lista de los medicamentos que toma.
- Ahorre y guarde dinero para poder pagar una fianza y contratar un abogado. Unos $7.500 y provee a su persona de confianza asignada como asesorar ese dinero.
- Número de Immigrant Defense Project: 1-800- 566-7636 donde le pueden referir a abogados y recursos locales.
Abogados de inmigración en el área:
- James Martin: 941-953-3900.
- Luis Castro: 941-896-7888
- Mathew Geiling 518-350-8221
Documento Preparado por “Unidos por la justicia migratoria de Sarasota”
Unitarían Universalist SRQ.
