We’ve been incredibly busy this month across Alabama, and we’re excited to share our latest updates with you. Your ongoing support makes all of this possible. and together, we're making a difference.
Our Alabama Vota campaign is back in full swing, focusing on registering and educating voters for the upcoming elections. We’ve canvassed over 200 homes so far in Huntsville and Mobile to help people check their registrations and make their voting plans.
Your vote is crucial in deciding our next president, as well as key positions in the U.S. House, Alabama Board of Education, and the Alabama Supreme Court.
Remember, the deadline to register to vote is October 21st! Ensure your voice is heard by registering now.
Fighting Back Against Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Albertville
In early August, Albertville, AL became the center of controversy as photos of people boarding charter buses sparked a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric on social media. Alabama State Senator comments
further fueled the situation, connecting local events with U.S. border policy. By August 13th, a local church meeting became a venue for expressing anti-immigrant sentiment.
ACIJ strongly condemns the use of racist and xenophobic language against Haitian people in Albertville. Read our full statement here.
ALERT!! CONTACT US IF YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS HAS CHANGED
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen illegally purged over 3,000 Alabama voters from the rolls, perpetuating misinformation about non-citizen voters. If you have received a letter from your county voter registration board, call or email us ASAP!
Illegal Voter Roll Purges Targeting Naturalized Citizens
On August 19th, ACIJ, alongside Campaign Legal Center, SPLC, ACLU-Alabama, and others, demanded that Alabama Secretary of State Wes
Allen halt his plan to purge over 3,000 voters from the rolls based on outdated noncitizen IDs. This action violates the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and mirrors practices previously rejected by the Eleventh Circuit.
Allen’s plan to remove citizens who may have naturalized since receiving noncitizen IDs is unlawful. We stand firm in defending our rights and will not tolerate this abuse against our communities.Read our letter of concern here
We take great pride in Teresita Flores, a community leader from Alexander City, who represented ACIJ and the Latino community at The Blackburn Institute’s 30th Anniversary Symposium at the University of Alabama. She participated in a panel discussion titled “Alabama’s Latinos: Where They Are, Who They Are, and Where They’re Going.”
August 23 & 24:
We are also immensely proud of Aurora Sanchez, a dedicated and tireless community leader based in Dothan. During the recent visit of the Mexican Consulate to Mobile, she played a crucial role by providing valuable information to the Mexican community. Her efforts significantly contributed to bridging the gap between the community and the resources available through the consulate.
August 30:
We hosted a vibrant Labor Rights workshop at the Nehemiah Center, using Popular Education to empower participants and discuss various work experiences. Our team is also engaging with day laborers, distributing flyers at local supermarkets, and setting up resource tables at schools. We’re excited to bring this workshop to your community or workplace—contact us if you’re interested!
ABRAZANDO NUESTRAS RAICES
Reuniting More Families
On August 9th, our Abrazando Nuestras Raíces (Embracing Our Roots) program facilitated a heartwarming reunion of 19 parents from Veracruz, MX, with their children after more than 20 years apart. This touching event highlights the importance of our work in reconnecting families. See more about the event here.
Your investment in our mission is crucial to celebrating the rich cultural diversity and contributions of every Alabamian. Join us in continuing this important work by making a donation today. Together, we can drive meaningful change and uphold the beauty of diversity in Alabama. Please consider making a donation today!
