Migrant Justice/Justicia para los inmigrantes
Our commitment to environmental sustainability is inseparable from our dedication to racial, social, and economic justice. Migrant people deserve dignity, respect, and the right to live free from fear and persecution.
Declaración de Solidaridad del Centro Ambiental
The Environmental Center se mantiene en solidaridad con las comunidades que enfrentan marginación y opresión sistémica, incluidas las y los migrantes, y los indígenas.
Reconocemos que la lucha por la justicia ambiental está unida con la justicia racial, social y económica.
Denunciamos los continuos y crecientes actos de discriminación, violencia e injusticia que enfrentan estas comunidades y nos oponemos a políticas y acciones que amenazan su seguridad, dignidad y bienestar.
Esta noche, deseamos expresar nuestra preocupación por las personas migrantes de nuestra comunidad y de todo el país. Nos preocupa profundamente la continua criminalización de las y los migrantes, así como las políticas separan familias y ponen en peligro la seguridad de quienes buscan refugio y oportunidades.
Rechazamos la retórica de odio y división que ataca a personas y/o a familias, y nos oponemos firmemente a la xenofobia, el racismo y las políticas de inmigración que dividen comunidades. Las personas migrantes merecen dignidad, respeto y el derecho a vivir libres de miedo a la persecución. Como ambientalistas no podemos ignorar estas injusticias.
Sabemos que la crisis climática no es solo un problema ambiental, sino también una cuestión profunda de inequidad racial, social y económica. Y tambien sabemos que las comunidades indígenas y de color, las personas 2SLGBTQ+, las y los migrantes y otros grupos son los primeros en experimentar los impactos de la degradación ambiental, ya sea a través del desplazamiento, la contaminación o la violencia.
Hacemos un llamado a los gobiernos, instituciones, corporaciones, funcionarios electos e individuos para que desmantelen los sistemas y políticas opresivas que permiten estas injusticias.
A medida que avanzamos, lo hacemos con la convicción de que un mundo sostenible es aquel en el que todas las personas—independientemente de su raza, identidad, situación migratoria o nivel socioeconómico—puedan prosperar.
Reconocemos la fortaleza de la diversidad en las comunidades del centro de Oregón y sus alrededores y Nos comprometemos a fomentar un mundo donde la justicia ambiental y la justicia social están entrelazadas, y donde todas las comunidades puedan sanar y crecer juntas así como a construir relaciones intencionales y colaborativas basadas en el respeto mutuo y en la comprensión de que el cambio transformador requiere acción colectiva. No solo somos guardianes de la tierra, sino también nos cuidamos los unos a los otros, y es a través de la responsabilidad compartida que construiremos un futuro justo, resiliente y sostenible para todos.
Sigan adelante, sigan luchando, estamos aquí para apoyarnos los unos a los otros.
En solidaridad y acción,
The Environmental Center
Solidarity Statement from The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center stands in unwavering solidarity with all communities that face systemic marginalization and oppression, including migrant and Indigenous people.
We recognize that the fight for environmental justice is inseparable from the struggle for racial, social, and economic justice.
We denounce the ongoing and escalating acts of discrimination, violence, and injustice faced by these communities and oppose policies and actions that threaten their safety, dignity, and well-being. Tonight, we want to express our deep concern for migrant people in our community and nation. We are deeply disturbed by the continued criminalization of migrants, and by policies that continue to separate families and threaten the safety of those who seek refuge and opportunity. We reject the rhetoric of hate and division that targets these individuals and families, and we stand firmly against xenophobia, racism, and harmful immigration policies that tear communities apart. Migrant people deserve dignity, respect, and the right to live free from fear and persecution. These are ongoing injustices we cannot continue to ignore as environmentalists.
The climate crisis is not just an environmental issue but one of deep racial, social, and economic inequity. Indigenous and Black communities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, migrants, and others—are the first to experience the impacts of environmental degradation, whether through displacement, pollution, or violence. Yet they are those who have been systematically excluded from key decision-making processes and often bear the burden of unjust policies and actions. We also call on others in positions of power and influence—governments, institutions, corporations, elected officials, and individuals—to dismantle oppressive systems and policies that perpetuate these injustices.
As we move forward, we do so with the unwavering belief that a truly sustainable world is one in which all people—regardless of their race, identity, migratory, or socioeconomic status—can thrive. We are committed to fostering a world where environmental justice and social justice are not separate battles but intertwined struggles, and where all of our communities can heal and grow together.
We acknowledge the strength of our diverse communities in Central Oregon and beyond, especially the migrant community. We are committed to collaborative relationships that are rooted in mutual respect and the understanding that transformative change requires collective action. We are not just stewards of the land, but also each other.
To migrant people everywhere, sigan adelante.
In solidarity and action,
The Environmental Center
- To report suspected ICE activity in Central Oregon:
- Mecca Bend - rapid response network via Meta Messenger: facebook.com/MeccaBend
- Latino Community Association - non-rapid response, latca.org, 541-382-4366
- To report confirmed ICE activity statewide:
- Oregon Sanctuary Promise Hotline: 1-844-924-STAY (7829)
- PIRC (Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition) Hotline: 1-888-622-1510
- What to do if you witness ICE detentions or arrests:
- Resources for Legal Representation:
- Equity Corps of Oregon: 1-888-274-7292
- Learn more: https://equitycorps.org/community/
- Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/equity-corps
- Immigrants Rights Resources:
- ICS (Immigration Counseling Services): 503-221-1689
- Learn more: https://www.ics-law.org/about
- Donate: https://www.ics-law.org/donate
- Stay informed:
- Innovation Law Lab: https://innovationlawlab.org/
- KYR Red Cards: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
- Student Information:
- Central Oregon undocumented student resource: link
- Workplace Information:
- Understand your rights in the workplace: Cascade Business News resource
The information provided here is a gathering of resources by The Environmental Center for educational purposes only. This is not intended to be and is not a substitute for legal advice.