Campaigns
Chicago COVID-19 FOIA Project with Just Futures Law

We joined Just Futures Law in the #COVID19Project to find out more about how our data is being collected and shared across private companies and city agencies.

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COVID19 Support for Undocumented Families

There are 11 million undocumented immigrants who aren’t eligible for a stimulus check. Please see how you can support below

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Erase the Chicago Gang Database

We advocate for the elimination of the use of detention centers and deportations, surveillance mechanisms, and “reforms” that exclude the most criminalized amongst us. One way we are doing this is by advocating for the elimination of the City of Chicago’s gang database.

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Mohammed's Victory

Mohamed is a Palestinian undocumented immigrant who was flagged by the FBI for having “terrorist affiliations”. Mohamed was in a detention center for over a year and couldn’t be deported because he was considered “stateless” given his Palestinian nationality. 

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Genoveva's Victory

Genoveva’s case is one of OCAD’s first victories. OCAD supported her in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (something that takes a lot of courage). As a result, Genoveva got her U visa approved, is with her family and continues to fight for others. 

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Wilmer's Victory

Wilmer Catalan had been residing in the US for over 10 years and, in March of 2017, ICE agents unlawfully entered his home without a criminal warrant or consent. ICE had conducted a raid based on false information obtained from the Chicago Police Department indicating Wilmer belonged to a street gang. 

Undocumented.
Unapologetic.
Unafraid.