Over 500 GHIAA and Hartford Deportation Defense leaders filled the lawn at Church of Christ Congregational in Newington to stand up for the 7 residents taken from their workplace by ICE agents over the weekend. At a time when families should be preparing for the school year, these families were ripped apart. Our message was clear: our many faith traditions are united in prioritizing justice and care for immigrants, and our state needs to do more to protect our immigrant neighbors. Together with HDD and other immigrant-led organizations, GHIAA is demanding data protection, prohibiting ICE from courthouses, virtual court hearings, and continued access to healthcare regardless of immigration status.
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Gov. Lamont, stop hanging immigrants out to dry! Pass immigrant protections during special session. ... See MoreSee Less
This week leaders will be in front of different GHIAA institutions with a clear message for Governor Ned Lamont. We are asking for all residents to call the Governor’s office at 860-566-4840 and demand 4 things: Safeguard personal data from immigration enforcement, protect our courts so that all resident can access the justice system, prohibit the use of the National Guard for immigration purposes, and allocating the state’s $2 billion surplus to fund federal cuts to healthcare, access to food, and other essential services. ... See MoreSee Less
House meetings are a time for leaders to share the struggles we each face in our lives. These conversations build relationships and become the foundation for how we determine our issue campaigns. Earlier this week dozens of Hartford residents came together to share their stories around special education services in the city. With over 20% of the student body identified as special needs, there are plenty of stories around what is working well and what isn’t for Hartford public school students.
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Hartford parents speak on special education experience to guide state funding use
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Hartford schools are set to get more state funding next year for special education. But how should that money be used? Parents shared their stories Tuesday evening with district leaders to help guide ...