In the Press
New York Judge Nicholas Garaufis Orders to Restore DACA
On December 4th, US Judge Nicholas Garaufis has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore the DACA, instructing DHS to accept new as well as advance parole applications on Monday 12/7/2020. After years of lawsuits, executive orders, and thousands of sleepless nights and tears from the community, the DACA program will finally reopen.
Aliento’s Statement on Joe Biden’s Victory
Today, Arizona has shown the country who we are. After the signage of SB 1070 “show me your papers law,” anti-immigrant rhetoric, and hate we have come together to organize our community to voice their thoughts.
You’re not alone: Our take on last night
As of November 4th, 2020, the election results have not been finalized and we do not know yet who the victor of the Election is.
ALIENTO has helped 443 families through mixed status relief fund!
With the support of the community, ALIENTO helped 443 families who lost their jobs, had reduced hours/income, were behind in their rent, utilities and struggled with food. These families are facing really hard times economically and mentally due to the pandemic.
3 in 4 Arizona Voters Support In-State Tuition For Dreamers
A poll shows that 3 in 4 Arizona Voters support In-State Tuition for Dreamers.
Press Release: ALIENTO Launches ALIENTO Votes campaign
Aliento launches new voter engagement campaign in order to reach 25,000 youth & Latinx voters!
Reyna Montoya selected as 2020 Flinn-Brown Fellow by Arizona Center for Civic Leadership
Our Founder + CEO, Reyna Montoya, was selected by the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership as 2020 Flinn-Brown Fellow!
“Am I not American Enough?”
Just as I began to regain hope, all my plans were shattered. When they announced the restoration of DACA on June 18, 2020, it was as if millions of opportunities opened up.
Press Release: Supreme Court keeps the DACA Program Alive
Dreamers, community leaders, allies and attorneys will gather today outside of the ICE field office after the Supreme Court decided to side with the Trump administration to end the popular DACA program for a press conference urging Congress to provide a pathway for citizenship prior to ICE starting to deport dreamers.
BREAKING: Trump cannot end DACA program. DACA stays!
This morning, the United States’ Supreme Court announced their decision on the DACA case. By a margin of 5-4 the Supreme Court decided that President Trump did not follow the Administration Procedures Act, thereby keeping the program alive.
On this day, eight years ago...
On that day, eight years ago, I held my tears back and stayed focused. I had to share the joy, sadness, and accomplishment as reporters and many dreamers were waiting to interpret what had just happened and what the announcement meant….
PRESS RELEASE: Aliento’s Not Afraid Campaign named Bronze Winner in Social Video - Social Impact in the 41st Annual Telly Awards
ALIENTO in partnership with MATIZ Creative announced today it’s Not Afraid Campaign has been named Best Bronze Telly Winner in Social Video/Social Impact in the 41st Annual Telly Awards.
Approx. 9 in 10 Arizona Voters Support a Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers
A poll commissioned by Aliento shows that approximately 9 in 10 Voters in Arizona support giving Dreamers a pathway to citizenship.
PRESS STATEMENT: Aliento helps more than 100 mixed status + immigrant families across the Nation
Since announcing the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families, Aliento has helped more than 100 families across Arizona and other states across the nation. Starting last week, Aliento notified families that had filled out a survey and expressed need of financial assistance and were left out from the CARES Act.
Aliento is recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2020 World Changing Ideas!
Today, Aliento received an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas. The US business magazine recognized Aliento in the Social Justice category.
Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families by Aliento
Today, Aliento announced the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in AZ!
PRESS STATEMENT: Aliento announces Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in the State of Arizona
Today, Aliento announced the Relief Fund for Mixed-Status Families in AZ!
Questions for 2020 Census: Immigration Edition
The 2020 Census is officially live! It's important that our DACA/Undocumented families are counted towards the #Census2020, as it impacts our schools, roads, and public safety.
Preguntas sobre el Censo: Edición de inmigración
El Censo 2020 a comenzado! Es importante que la comunidad DACA e Indocumentada sea contada para el #Censo2020 porque esto impacta nuestras escuelas, carreteras y seguridad pública.