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Update on McCook residents’ lawsuit to stop the ICE detainment camp

Last fall, more than 18,300 Nebraskans from 386 towns and cities signed a petition to stop Governor Pillen from opening a large-scale federal detainment camp in our state, saying “This is NOT who we are” – and we filed a lawsuit on behalf of McCook residents to prevent this harmful expansion of ICE mass detention. Though the lawsuit was dismissed in […]

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TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress yet again NO additional billions for ICE violence

Congress is yet again starting a process to designate additional billions of our tax dollars for out-of-control ICE agents on top of unprecedented billions already passed last summer through the big budget bill.  Despite strong public opinion against additional funding after witnessing ICE violence kill multiple people, a ballooning federal agent force overwhelming local communities

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Register Now! Announcing Sessions for “We All Belong In Welcoming”

Join community leaders from Nebraska and beyond who are building inclusive and vibrant communities!  Join our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share our experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities.  During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to

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RELEASE: Appeal filed in lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp

***For Immediate Release***April 23, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Appeal filed in lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp The suit asserts the Governor exceeded his authority under state law Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed an appeal in the lawsuit, Schimek v. Pillen, which seeks to halt

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Upcoming Events: Connect with other Welcomers!

We wanted to highlight a few upcoming webinars and convenings and learning opportunities to  support your welcoming and inclusion goals.   Welcoming Week 2026 Welcoming Week is an opportunity for communities to come together and celebrate the values that make places more welcoming and inclusive for all who live there. In the months leading up to

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TAKE ACTION:Call your Representative to support TPS stability and Haitian community members!

Today and tomorrow, the House of Representatives will be taking important votes on H.R. 1689, a positive solution that would support Temporary Protected Status (TPS) stability for local communities and safety for Haitian neighbors, business owners, caregivers, and faith leaders who have been in the U.S. for decades and are essential parts of communities across

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RELEASE: Lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp dismissed

***For Immediate Release***March 27, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp dismissed  The suit asserted the Governor exceeded his authority under state law LINCOLN, NE – Today, Red Willow County District Judge Patrick Heng dismissed the lawsuit, Schimek v. Pillen, that

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TAKE ACTION: Critical time to tell Congress NO to more funding for ICE

This week, the President addressed the nation in a State of the Union address out of touch with the realities of working families and continuing to spread harmful rhetoric about immigrant neighbors who are part of the fabric of local communities and help make local communities strong. The reality is, mass detentions and deportations by

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RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

***For Immediate Release***February 25, 2026 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address  LINCOLN, NE — Last night, President Trump addressed Congress and the nation, highlighting his policies and priorities that have caused enduring harm to countless Nebraskans. Over the

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ACTION ALERT: Keep Our Schools Safe for Nebraska Kids!

Our schools should be safe spaces of learning, connection, and community for ALL Nebraska children. On Tuesday, February 17, the Education Committee will hold a hearing on ✅ LB1034 (Sen. George Dungan). This bill would keep Nebraska children and learning environments safe by preventing federal ICE agents from entering schools without a judicial warrant –

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