Author: thorn
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October 1, 2024
Trustworthy
Luminus’ Board of Directors has approved a new set of values for the organization. We are going to consider deeper dives into each one, to celebrate them, and to provide clarity on the future of the organization. Trustworthy – we are stable, capable stewards utilizing all of our resources to…
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September 26, 2024
Volunteer Leaders Hold Successful House Party
Congratulations to volunteers Laurie and Anna! They co-hosted an extremely successful House Party for Luminus, raising nearly $2,000 in one evening from their friends, neighbors, and allies. “I was so gratified at the great response — both in the number of people who showed up for the actual dinner and…
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September 17, 2024
Luminus Rejoins Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition
Columbia, Maryland. The Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition and the Luminus Network, Inc. will continue partnering to advocate for housing that is priced to meet the housing needs of Luminus’s clients and the entire community. Each year, the 40-year old Luminus Network provides immigration legal…
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August 28, 2024
Supportive
Luminus’ Board of Directors has approved a new set of values for the organization. We are going to consider deeper dives into each one, to celebrate them, and to provide clarity on the future of the organization. Supportive – we are changing lives, we are change-makers, elevating voices and…
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August 21, 2024
Luminus Hails ITEP Report on Tax Payments by Undocumented Immigrants
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has released a report on the amount of taxes paid by undocumented immigrants in the United States. Almost $100 billion in taxes was paid by undocumented people in 2022. $59.4 billion to the federal government and the remaining $37.3 billion…
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August 20, 2024
Inclusive
Luminus’ Board of Directors has approved a new set of values for the organization. We are going to consider deeper dives into each one, to celebrate them, and to provide clarity on the future of the organization. Inclusive – we are a connected community fostering belonging, unity and collaboration…
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August 12, 2024
Luminus CEO Nominated to State Hate Crimes Commission
We are thrilled to announce that Luminus’ CEO, Gabriel Maximilian Moreno, Esq, has been nominated to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention and will serve in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Maryland State Senate, which is expected in the…
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July 31, 2024
Immigrants Critical to Important Maryland Industries
As promised, we’re working our way through the Maryland Comptroller’s report on the reliance of our state’s economy on in-bound immigration. Today, we take a closer look at the work our immigrant neighbors do. In Maryland, according to the Comptroller’s report, immigrants “make up over 50% of the…
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July 25, 2024
Parole in Place
New Opportunity for Noncitizen Families to Stay in the U.S. Exciting news! The White House announced that, starting on August 19, 2024, noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens can apply for parole-in-place. If approved, they can apply to become lawful permanent residents without having…
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July 23, 2024
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is an immigration benefit for persons under the age of 21 who are in the U.S. without permission and no longer receive financial and other support from one or both of their biological parents. Generally, in order to qualify, a state civil court has to…