South Dakota Voices for Peace

Here's today's immigration fraud tip! Share it to help us spread awareness. Be careful of people who say they can quickly get you a Green Card or Work Permit. They are probably scamming you. You could lose money, waste time, and not be on a pathway to U.S. citizenship!

Remember that you have rights, no matter who you are or where you are from! If police or immigration officers ask you to sign any papers, you have the right to say no.

Allyship means UNDERSTANDING and RESPECTING the answers we are given. The perspectives of impacted communities are more important than what we think might be best.

Here's a tip to help avoid immigration fraud: make sure that your attorney is qualified by the Bar Association of the state you are in. Share this post to spread awareness and to help people avoid immigration fraud!

Being an ally requires awareness, self-reflection, and consideration! Here are our do's and don'ts for immigrant allies.

Remember that you have rights, no matter who you are! You have the right to ask officers or immigration enforcement if you are free to leave. If they say yes, be sure to WALK AWAY CALMLY and DON'T RUN.

Allyship is CONSISTENCY. That means consistently showing up, communicating, and standing with impacted communities. What is allyship to you?

HAPPENING TOMORROW AND TUESDAY! Spend a few hours helping us distribute Know Your Rights information across the community. Meet us at our office (300 S. Minnesota Ave.) at your start time and we'll have everything you need! Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/wxT7GG5uK…

Allyship is ASKING QUESTIONS! Ask impacted communities how you can support them AND ask YOURSELF about what kind of impact your actions might have.

Like this bag? You can get a FREE one if you volunteer to Paper the Town! Help distribute multilingual flyers and Know Your Rights information for a few hours on January 20th or January 21st! Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/wxT7GG5uK…

Today Taneeza spoke to the SD Democratic Forum about immigration and the vital work SDVFP is doing in collaboration with SD DREAM Coalition!

Here's a tip to avoid immigration fraud: go to an immigration attorney or BIA accredited representative if you need help with immigration papers. These folks have the knowledge to effectively help you and hopefully get you on a pathway to citizenship!

Download our FREE Know Your Rights phone wallpaper so you can be prepared when interacting with ICE or law enforcement. Remember that these are EVERYONE'S RIGHTS, whether or not you are a U.S. citizen. Download here: sdvfpeace.org/uploads/1/3/3/…

You have the right to remain silent 🤫 no matter who you are or what your immigration status is. If you are approached by police or immigration enforcement, you do not have to answer any of their questions and you can let them know that you are exercising your rights!

We show up to stand with communities experiencing bigotry or marginalization! Through collaboration and allyship, we work to build an inclusive South Dakota. Ready to show up with us? Donate today to support this work: sdvfpeace.org/donate.html

Here's this week's tip: anyone in the U.S. who advertises as a notario will not be able to effectively help you with immigration.

Something exciting is coming soon from the members of SD DREAM Coalition! What do you think it could be? Stay tuned....

You have rights, no matter who you are! Everyone in the United States has certain rights. It doesn't matter if you are a U.S. citizen, on the pathway to citizenship, or an undocumented immigrant, EVERYONE has these rights! Share this post so people know their rights!

Never doubt the importance of your voice!