Embedded Files
Immigrants to the North Country power our economy, bring vibrance to our culture, and contribute to our communities. These are some of their experiences with ICE and CBP.
"A man was detained by ICE while working on the exterior of a business during the early morning hours. This man of Honduran decent had valid working papers and was paying taxes here in the United States."
"A business owner from Lake Placid was apprehended when she went to the Immigration Office in Champlain, NY for her regular check-in, as is her practice. She paid taxes, went to every immigration check in and filed every paper required, owned a business and a house with her partner, and had been a meaningful part of the community."
"At the North Harbor Dairy Farm seven people were detained, including a mother and her three school-age children. They were processed by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) near the Canadian Border, then transferred to ICE custody in Texas."
"A man was followed by 3 SUVs to his place of work. Without knowing his name, status, or having a warrant, they detained him. He had just shaken their hands, as he did not know that he had done anything wrong other than look different."
North Country Immigrant Allies (NCIA) is a group of concerned community members from across Essex, Franklin, and Clinton Counties. NCIA has engaged with the businesses that employ immigrants, the agencies where they seek services (schools, law enforcement, healthcare, etc) and the communities where they reside. NCIA has done extensive work supporting individual immigrants impacted by current federal tactics, and continues to provide trainings for businesses, schools, and individuals. We are developing a more comprehensive understanding of the issues and needs of immigrants and their communities.
MISSION
North Country Immigrant Allies (NCIA) is a regional organization dedicated to enhancing capacity for the development of safe and supportive communities for immigrants and their families.
VISION
All immigrants, migrants, and seasonal workers residing, working, studying, and traveling through the North Country are welcomed, supported, and protected so they may live fulfilling lives and participate in community free from fear, persecution, and injustice.
VALUES
Nonviolence: We are committed to Nonviolence in principle and practice as a means for pursuing a just and lasting peace. We conscientiously work, through peaceful and legal methods, for the safety, security, and protection of our immigrant neighbors as well as ourselves.
Respect and Dignity: We are committed to fundamental Respect and Dignity of human beings. We believe that we can best support the self-determination of our foreign-born community members when we display empathy, sensitivity, trustworthiness, and humility.
Freedom and Justice: We are committed to Freedom and Justice for all and believe that human rights can only be protected and upheld through just, fair, and equitable governmental, legal, and social systems.
Kindness: We are committed to Kindness as a motivator for action. We believe that we can best serve others with an open heart, a genuine caring, and a generosity of spirit.
Immigrant Support Line: 802-999-3697
Thank you to our fiscal sponsor, John Brown Lives, we are now accepting online donations to NCIA. Please denote NCIA as the intended recipient when completing your donation. You can also mail checks to P.O. Box 515, Westport, NY 12933. We do not take Venmo. Thank you for your support!
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