SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
Weekend Reading
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On Jan. 20, AFSC was joined by Quakers and partners to deliver a clear message to the Trump administration: We stand with immigrants. Together, we delivered a petition bearing over 13,000 signatures to the steps of the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. [link removed]
This petition to Secretary Kristi Noem demanded an end to detention and deportation. We call for policies that treat all people with dignity and respect, no matter where they were born.
Thank you to everyone who signed our petition! We look forward to working alongside you toward the vision of a welcoming, just, and dignified world we all deserve.
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Reaching a Milestone: Surpassing 1,000 Apartheid-Free Communities [link removed]
Over 1000 communities have taken a pledge declaring themselves “apartheid-free.” [link removed] These communities represent over a million constituents. The pledge signers commit to divestment from Israel’s apartheid regime against Palestine. Join our webinar on January 29, 8pm ET to learn how we've achieved these victories around the world. This webinar will highlight our growing network of communities leading campaigns to end Israeli apartheid. Apartheid-Free leaders will discuss what they’re learning and how we can work together for an apartheid-free Palestine. Register now. [link removed]
STRONGER WITH IMMIGRANTS
Demand surges for immigration attorneys as Trump’s ICE crackdowns grow [link removed]
Everyone deserves to live in peace and have their civil rights respected. Under the current Trump administration, these rights are being threatened. Thousands of community members are being detained and deported. Attorneys are struggling to meet rising demand. In New Jersey, Alexandra Gonçalves Peña is the legal director for AFSC's Immigrant Rights Program. In this interview, Alexandra discusses immigration policy changes and challenges. (NJ Spotlight News)
Free poster download: ICE out of our communities [link removed]
We all deserve to live in peace and dignity. But ICE and CBP are disrupting our communities and violating our rights. People of conscience across the country are making their voices heard. Download our free posters to show your support for the rights and dignity of immigrants by demanding ICE get out of our communities. Get your free posters now. [link removed]
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Seeking supporters in 2026! [link removed]
Did you hear? AFSC’s 2026 supporter drive is underway: We are looking for 500 people to donate by February 12, to support our work to protect immigrant rights, build lasting peace, and create sustainable communities where everyone can thrive. Make your gift today and support AFSC’s global work for peace and justice in the year ahead. [link removed]
Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible.
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