MVSJLF is committed to supporting our immigrant community and are proud to foster an inclusive environment.
Immigrants make our community stronger, and they belong here. We stand in solidarity to protect our neighbors from unjust detention and deportation. We have created Resources for Immigrants and Allies, which includes consultation details and multilingual options. Please click on…
The MVSJLF is currently planning public town halls with our elected representatives for our community members to discuss social justice issues as well as the cruel, authoritarian and dictatorial rollback of immigration, environmental, voting rights, DEI, Health, and Education programs by the current administration. Your voice matters. Dates and locations to be announced.
After the recent immigration…
Our Board of Directors has a shared commitment to inclusiveness, justice and equal opportunity. We serve all the culturally diverse residents of Martha’s Vineyard. We encourage every Island community member to stand firm in the fight to protect civil rights and opposition to racism and hate. Even amid polarizing times, we welcome the opportunity to…
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Helpful information and resources for the Brazilian Community of Martha's Vineyard from the Oak Bluffs Police Department.
Informateis e recursos para a comunidade brasileira Martha's Vineyard pelo Departamento de Polcia de Oak Bluffs.
Download the PDF Pamphlet (Baixar PDF arquivo)
What to do if you are an immigrant stopped by law enforcement agents?
No matter your immigration status, you have rights when you interact with immigration agents or the police. Print and share these cards from the ACLU in your communities.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
If stopped by police, immigration agents, or the FBI
SAIBA OS SEUS DIREITOS
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Feb 1, 2017
In the past few weeks, the news on Martha's Vineyard has included references to town warrant articles that will ask residents to vote on measures to protect immigrants. Here, as well as nationally, there has been some confusion over just what petitioners are requesting, and how the requests differ from "sanctuary city"…