About Us

On Sunday, April 9 th , tens of thousands of San Diegans will take part in a PEACEFUL march in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Our voices will be heard all the way to Washington DC in a united voice for justice for immigrants.

 

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Purpose and Principles

While representing diverse political affiliations and faith traditions, social and economic backgrounds, and racial and cultural heritages, we stand united in seeking comprehensive and humane immigration reform. Our many and diverse organizations unite on this occasion with the common objective to march on Sunday April 9th in an effort to mobilize the many San Diegans who support the following principles:

 We are opposed to the House of Representatives Bill # 4437.

 We are in favor of comprehensive and humane Immigration Reform.

 We are committed to respect and support each other in our efforts to make San Diego County an equitable and welcoming community that respects and embraces immigrants.

Organizations Endorsing the April 9th March

Coordinating Committee Members (alphabetical order):

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)
Justice Overcoming Boundaries (JOB)
MAAC Project
Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
San Diego Catholic Diocese "Justice for Immigrants Committee"
San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)
Service Employees International Union Local 2028
Service Employees International Union Local 1877

In addition to Coordinating Committee the following organizations have endorsed the April 9th March (in order of endorsement):

Activist San Diego
American Jewish Committee
Barrios Unidos Hoy Organizados (BUHO)
Black Network Alliance
Border Angels
Center on Policy Initiatives
Chicana and Chicano Studies, SDSU
Chicano Democratic Club
Chicano Studies Department San Diego City College
Council on American Islamic Relations, San Diego Chapter
Ethnic Studies Department Student Committee, University of San Diego
Filipino American Community Empowerment
Gente Unida
Hablando Claro - Brawley
Horn of Africa
Interfaith Committee for Immigrant Rights
Interfaith Committee for Workers Justice
Izcalli
Latina/o Indigenous Unity Coalition
Latino Coalition for Higher Education
Latinos y Latinas en Acción
Mid-City CAN
North County Legalization Services Inc.
Old Women's Project
Oscar Romero Center, University of San Diego
San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice
San Diego Foundation for Change
Southbay Forum
Supportive Parent Information Network (SPIN)
Vietnamese American Youth Alliance

If you would like to add your organization to the growing list of Immigrant March for Dignity, Respect and Hope supporters please contact us here.