DELEGATION TO ARIZONA
SOLIDARITY AGAINST ARIZONA SENATE BILL 1070

EDUCATIONAL DELEGATION FOR ALL IN SUPPORT OF IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
JULY 26-31, 2010 IN ARIZONA

This BorderLinks delegation is focused on combining education with actions of solidarity.  The dates intentionally span the date when SB1070 is scheduled to go into effect (July 29th) in order to: learn about the context in which SB1070 came about; connect with people in Arizona working against SB1070; and take part in actions planned by local change-makers on the 29th. 

Join fellow participants of Solidarity Movements in (subject to change):

 Speaking with migrant workers in Tucson to hear their perspective
 Meeting with founders of the Sanctuary Movement, which originated in Tucson in the 1980s
 Visiting with immigration enforcement (Border Patrol and/or ICE) and visiting the Border Wall to learn about the militarization of the border
 Recovering migrant belongings in the desert near migrant crossing
 Observing federal court proceedings of migrants about to be deported (Operation Streamline)
 Strategizing with leaders in immigration reform in Arizona to work in solidarity in your communities

Dates:  Arrive in Tucson by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26.  Depart Saturday morning, July 31st.  Optional trip to Mexico on July 26th (passport required; arrive by Sunday night/Monday morning).

Cost:    $300/person. Includes lodging, meals, transportation, and programming. 

For more information or to register, contact: 
Rachel.Winch@gmail.com OR education@borderlinks.org / 520-628-8263 

BorderLinks is an international leader in experiential education that raises awareness and inspires action around global political economics. As a bi-national organization, BorderLinks brings people together to build bridges of solidarity across North and Latin American borders and promote intercultural understanding and respect. www.borderlinks.org