Mom Faces Retaliation for Immigrants’ Rights Advocacy
$3000 for childcare and sports for the two sons, ages five and 12, whose mother became a vocal activist from sanctuary. The boys’ father, previously unknown to ICE, was detained in probable… Read More
Immigrants' Rights
Location Withheld
Dad Targeted While in Sanctuary
$3275 for recreational activities and virtual learning support for three children, ages 11 to 18, whose father is an immigrants’ rights leader. Since being denied a stay of deportation and entering… Read More
Immigrants' Rights
Location Withheld
Father Deported
$4000 for French classes, a computer, and school supplies for two siblings, ages 13 and 17, whose father was detained and deported by ICE, despite his pending case, in an apparent act of retaliation… Read More
Immigrants' Rights
Location Withheld
Indigenous Family Suffers Retaliation
$1600 for orthodontia for the 13-year-old girl whose grandmother (her guardian) fought to hold her tribal leader accountable for human rights violations. As a result, she was denied employment and… Read More
Human Rights
NY
Mom Fights for Indigenous Rights
$4000 for virtual learning supplies for the two siblings, ages five and six, whose mom was repeatedly stalked and threatened for her efforts to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day.
Human Rights
NM
Father Forced to Leave Country
$4000 for school tuition for two children, ages eight and 13, whose dad established an interfaith mosque to counteract society’s negative bias towards Muslims in the post-9/11 era. He faced… Read More
Human Rights
NY
Families Forced to Flee
$7,700 for childcare, educational support and a CIF Award for the six children, ages four to 21, from four families whose parents were forced to flee their home countries after being harassed,… Read More
Human Rights
IL, MA, NY
Mom Fights to End Torture
$2000 for volleyball programs for the 16-year-old daughter whose mother provided advocacy and assistance to women whose rights had been violated in their home country. She was detained and arrested… Read More
Gender Equality, LGBTQ, & Reproductive Rights
IL
Mother Threatened with Loss of Son
$2100 for equine therapy and a CIF award for the 12 and 21-year-old children whose mother, an LGBTQ rights activist, was threatened by the state with the removal of one of her children because of her… Read More
Gender Equality, LGBTQ, & Reproductive Rights
OR
Environmental Activists & Children Threatened
$2000 for physical therapy for the 11-year-old son diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder whose father and older brother have been harassed and faced death threats as a result of their work to… Read More
Environmental and Animal Rights
LA
Animal Rights Activist Incarcerated
$1500 for music classes and counseling for the 18-year-old daughter whose father was jailed for destroying traps set for mountain lions and now advocates for wolves.
Environmental and Animal Rights
AZ
Father Falsely Accused
$2000 for educational support and recreational activities for the 14-year-old son whose father spent decades litigating against a large oil company and achieved a historic victory. As a result, the… Read More
Environmental and Animal Rights
NY
Environmental Lawyer Survives Assassination Attempt
$2095 for a music program, tutoring, and a CIF award for two kids, ages 15 and 19, whose father lives in exile in the U.S. He faced threats to his life for his advocacy work in his home country for… Read More
Environmental and Animal Rights
MA
Pipeline Protestors Targeted
$8600 for recreational activities, a computer, educational support and a CIF award for nine children, ages nine to 18, from three families whose parents were threatened and faced charges for fighting… Read More
Environmental and Animal Rights
LA, NM, WI
Parents Fight to Protect Environment
$18,860 for a broad range of programs for 14 children, ages five to 18, from five families. Some parents/guardians were beaten and arrested while marching against environmental racism; others were… Read More
Environmental and Animal Rights
AL, CA, FL, GA
Mom Harassed
$2200 for gymnastics, a tablet and a CIF award for two siblings, ages four and 18, whose mom chose to go public about being stopped by a Customs and Border Patrol agent because she was speaking… Read More
Civil Liberties
Location Withheld
Father’s Career Sabotaged
$2600 for sports activities and a CIF award for the 13 and 21-year-old sons whose father, an independent journalist, was fired and blacklisted for expressing progressive views and covering… Read More
Civil Liberties
MN
Activist Moms Forced out of Work
$4500 for school tuition and tutoring for three children, ages 15 to 17, from two families whose mothers were both fired after advocating for equality and inclusion for their students.
Civil Liberties
GA, MI