NW Ohio Immigrant Rights Network

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The NW Ohio Immigrant Rights Network is made up of organizations, faith-communities, and other groups and individuals acting in solidarity with the immigrant community to build humane, just, safe, equitable, and welcoming communities for all. The NW OH Immigrant Rights Network is a program within La Conexion, an organization which works with the Latinx and recent immigrant community in the areas o

f capacity building, immigrant integration and social justice. The NW Ohio Immigrant Rights Network is made up of organizations, faith-communities, and other groups and individuals acting in solidarity with the immigrant community to build humane, just, safe, equitable, and welcoming communities for us all through capacity building, public education and social justice. Achieving a just, clear, and equitable system of immigration policies which decriminalizes migration, includes a pathway to legal permanent residency for those who are already members of our community, better serves our local economies, and respects the value of families, diversity, and human dignity.
2. Empowering immigrants and immigrant-based organizations to fully participate in our region by eliminating the legislative, social, linguistic, and economic barriers which restrict their ability to achieve success for themselves and their families.
3. Enriching our region by building a more equitable, safe, and inclusive culture which welcomes and retains new immigrants and develops environments where we all can live and thrive. Follow this page to find out about our upcoming events and activities, as well as to read news and personal stories about how immigration is impacting our community and our country. Message one of our admins for more information on specific meetings and upcoming activities.

04/18/2026

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

La coalición pide una revisión urgente tras un incidente en el que la policía detuvo a una joven de 15 años

La Coalición de Unidad Negra y Latina está profundamente preocupada por el incidente en el que una joven de 15 años fue detenida por la fuerza por la policía mientras caminaba por su vecindario con amigas.

Lo que vimos en el video no refleja los estándares que la policía en nuestra comunidad se comprometió a seguir. El Código de Conducta, firmado por la Oficina del Sheriff, el Departamento de Policía de Toledo y funcionarios de la ciudad, deja claro cómo deben interactuar los policías con el público.

Las acciones que se observan parecen contradecir esas expectativas. Los policías deben mantener la calma, dar oportunidad a las personas de cumplir antes de usar la fuerza y priorizar bajar la tensión en todo momento. Si el uso de la fuerza es necesario, debe limitarse a lo que sea razonable y reducirse en cuanto cualquier amenaza percibida disminuya. No se debe usar la fuerza cuando no está justificada, especialmente si no hay resistencia activa.

El Código de Conducta no existe solo en papel. Este momento exige responsabilidad. Está para guiar interacciones reales y proteger la dignidad y seguridad de la comunidad, especialmente de nuestros jóvenes.

El acuerdo también establece un proceso claro de respuesta en situaciones como esta, incluyendo la posibilidad de que la comunidad solicite una reunión formal. Ese proceso debe respetarse.

Mover a un policía a otro vecindario no es hacerse responsable. No repara el daño ni demuestra que se van a cumplir las reglas.

La capacitación ya es un requisito dentro del Código de Conducta. La pregunta ahora es qué consecuencias habrá cuando no se cumplan esos estándares. Nuestra comunidad merece una respuesta clara que incluya responsabilidad, transparencia y el compromiso de que esto no vuelva a pasar.

Estamos con el liderazgo de nuestra miembro de la junta, Darlene Sweeney-Newbern, y con la NAACP en este asunto.

Estamos solicitando una revisión formal de este incidente, una explicación pública de las acciones tomadas y consecuencias claras cuando no se cumplan las reglas del Código de Conducta.

04/17/2026

Following last month’s class action lawsuit filed by CRIS, ACLUOhio, and ABLE-Ohio that challenges warrantless arrests by ICE in Ohio, today we filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. This motions asks the court to temporarily halt these arrests while the case moves forward—seeking immediate protections as the broader legal challenge is considered. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/82kmt3x3

03/06/2026

On this episode, we highlight local welcoming efforts and shows how community partnerships, resources, and cultural bridges strengthen belonging for immigran...

03/06/2026

Congress must rein in ICE funding and establish accountability measures.

03/06/2026

The Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship. No president can change that.

02/18/2026
01/28/2026

As ICE encounters increase across our communities, knowing your rights is more important than ever. Accurate information and legal education help protect ourselves, our families, and our neighbors from fear, misinformation, and harm.

We have added urgent new Know Your Rights resources to our website focused on rights in detention, now available in multiple languages. Please share widely so people know what to do, what not to do, and where to find help.

Protect your community with information:
https://immigration.ablelaw.org/know-your-rights/

"While Federal Firings Focus on Immigration Processing, Funding for Immigration Enforcement Expands."
03/12/2025

"While Federal Firings Focus on Immigration Processing, Funding for Immigration Enforcement Expands."

Agencies that handle immigration processing have suffered at the hands of Trump and Musk's workforce reductions, while enforcement grows.

Migration data.
03/12/2025

Migration data.

📣 📣 📣BRAND NEW: Collection of top US immigration data!

We’ve just updated our easy-to-access clearinghouse of most-requested stats about immigrants & immigrants in the US. If you’ve got a question about US immigration, we’ve almost surely got the answer.

📊 Data include:

• 📝 A breakdown of the US immigrant population by status

• 🗺️ Immigrants’ top countries of origin & how trends have changed

• 📌Major cities & states where immigrants live

• 👪Insights into immigrant families

• 💰 Immigrants’ average incomes, poverty rates, areas of employment

• 🚓 Immigration enforcement

• And SO MUCH MORE

02/27/2025

New Data Alert: Immigrants Are Driving America Forward

47.8 million immigrants call the U.S. home, fueling our economy, sustaining industries, and keeping vital programs like Social Security and Medicare afloat.
Between 2018-2023, immigrants accounted for 39.3% of U.S. population growth, reversing population decline in key states.

💰 $651.9 billion in taxes paid
💵 $1.7 trillion in spending power
🚀 Nearly 1 in 4 STEM workers are immigrants
🏥 28.4% of health aides & 15.9% of nurses are immigrants

Undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients, TPS holders, and refugees all play a crucial role in strengthening our communities and economy.

Want to see how immigrants impact your state? Explore the data now.
https://data.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/map-the-impact/

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