Although all students in the United States have the right to public education regardless of immigration status, immigrant children can face unique challenges in our school systems. This month, summer intern Karis Cooper interviewed Molly Hegwood, Executive Director of English Learners in Nashville Metropolitan Schools to learn how Nashville supports English Language Learners.
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On August 1, Nashvilleans will elect some of the local officials who run our schools, courts, and more. In this article: what positions are on the ballot, what they do, and why it matters!
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Get ready for the August 1 election by learning about voter eligibility, registration requirements, and rights restoration!
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Voter education and voter mobilization help create a government that is responsive to the needs of all Americans, including immigrants. For the next few months, we’ll be sharing nonpartisan information about when and where to vote, educating voters about their rights at the polls, and explaining what is on the ballot.
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In June 2022, Metro Council voted to invest $1.8m+ in immigration legal services over two years, with $630,544 going to TNJFON. Three quarters in, here’s a look at the impact this generous grant has had on our work…
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Last Tuesday, the Biden administration released a notice of proposed rulemaking detailing new immigration regulations that amount to an asylum ban at the US-Mexico border. While the Biden administration has attempted to distinguish its asylum ban from Trump’s policies, it still has the same effect: denying asylum seekers lifesaving protection in the United States. Right now, the asylum ban is still a proposal. We have just 30 days to submit public comments urging the administration to reverse course.
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We are proud to announce that TNJFON has been approved as a founding Nashville Living Wage Employer! Nashville Living Wage was founded in 2021 to educate the community about the urgency of providing a living wage to all workers, and certifies local businesses and organizations that pay all employees at least a survival wage.
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