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Merritt College Stands by
DACA Students
and All Dreamers

Merritt College is dedicated to supporting all students regardless of immigration status and in making our college a safe place. We have committed faculty and staff allies, as well as student allies, who provide services and resources about on-and off-campus programs, events, articles, and more. Merritt College wants students to know that they are not alone! Below you will find supportive resolutions from the District and the Board of Governors offices as well as resources and services, information for faculty and staff, and the latest media news about DACA. -Dr. David M. Johnson, Merritt College President

	• Peralta Colleges Statement in Support of DACA Students • PCCD Resolution in Support of Undocumented Students • Resolution of the Board of Governors • Faculty & Staff Assistance (UndocuAllies) – list to come • Peer Support (A.S.P.I.R.A. Advisory Team) – list to come • Calendar of Events (to come)
	East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) – provides free legal services to low-income immigrants on a wide range of immigration issues. Click here to make an appointment today! ILRC Famiy Preparedness Plan (Chinese) ILRC Famiy Preparedness Plan (Spanish) ILRC Famiy Preparedness Plan (English) (English) Guide to Applying for Unemployment Insurance in CA (Spanish) Guide to Applying for Unemployment Insurance in CA. The Worker’s Guide Your Rights During Coronavirus (COVID-19) You can learn more about EBCLC at www.ebclc.org.
	• List of Bay Area Immigration Services • WeAreHeretoStay.org • Frequently Asked Questions • Preguntas Frecuentes–A Cerca de (DACA) • Law Center for Families: Free legal clinics – (510) 451-9261 • Catholic Charities: DACA Clinics, Immigration Resources, (510) 768-3100 • Centro Legal de La Raza for Immigrants (510) 437-1554 • East Bay Sanctuary Covenant: Support for Immigrants: (510) 540-5296 • Educators for Fair Consideration: estefania@e4fc.org • International Institute of the East Bay – Immigration Services: (510) 451-2846 • Spanish-Speaking Citizens Foundations: (510) 261-7839
	Remembering the Differences Educational Resource Quick Guide California Dream Act Map Top 10 Ways Educators Can Support Undocumented Students Fact Sheet About Undocumented Students Toolkit: Resources for Educators
	11-14-18 Washington Post U.S. Government, Citing Ruling, Again Will Accept Requests for DACA Protection 9-14-17 New York Times Trump’s Support for Law to Protect ‘Dreamers’ Lifts Chances 9-11-17 NBC California Sues Trump Over Plan to End Aid Dreamers 9-9-17 NYTimes by Jose Antonio Vargas ‘Dreamers’ Put Their Trust in DACA. What Now? 9-5-17 San Jose Mercury News What’s Next for DACA and the DREAMers They Protected

There are also many groups (online and local) dedicated to supporting undocumented students:

• http://e4fc.org/
• http://www.aspiredreamers.org/
• http://www.dreamactivist.org/
• http://unitedwedream.org/