United We Dream - 🗣️ Students belong in the classroom, not in detention.

 

Hey Bernardo, Just last week, federal agents, pretending to be local police looking for a missing child, entered the residence hall of Elmina Aghayeva, a senior at Columbia University, and detained her. After students in NYC and around the country organized and mobilized, Elmina was released that same day. Unfortunately, Elmina’s story isn’t unique - we’re seeing more and more students and youth being targeted for detention and deportation. But young people aren’t just standing by. From San Diego to Dallas to NYC, young people are standing united in making it clear that ICE has no place in our classrooms and communities. These acts of courage are what builds change. Our unity is what will keep us safe. We have a right to safe spaces where we can learn and thrive. But, it’s impossible to focus on preparing for our future when ICE is taking our classmates, teachers, and loved ones away from us. Will you join us at our “Students Belong in the Classroom: ICE Out of Our Communities” Call on Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT to learn how we can stand up for ourselves and each other through peaceful protest, like walkouts? Join us for a safe space where you can come together with students across the country to connect, vent, and make sense of this moment together: RSVP TODAY We’ve been handed a world much different than what we imagined growing up, but we have the power to reclaim our future and protect one another. Be part of building a future where everyone is free to live, speak, and be their unapologetic selves. Ready to have your friends and neighbors’ backs? Join our call to: 🫂 Make meaning of the moment we face! ✊ Explore the historical power of student-led movement, and learn why our organized action WORKS! 🏫 Learn how you can choose to exercise your First Amendment rights, including organizing a walkout 📝 Gain access to our suggestions toolkit for additional resources! We are a generation who cares for one another, and this is our moment to prove it. Will I see you at our “Students Belong in the Classroom: ICE Out of Our Communities” Call? See you there, Matias and the UWD team Follow us on: Email is one of the most important tools we have to reach supporters like you, but you can let us know if you'd like to receive fewer emails.

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