Past President, Facilities Chair, Profound Journey Dialog Leader, Shadow Rock Theater Producer, President Blitz Home Builders, Inc., Arizona Science Lab Teacher, Avionics Systems Engineer, Ret., Amature Astrophotographer/Astronomer.

Roy Zaborowski

New Treasurer for Shadow Rock: Cindy Gattorna

Born to an Iowa couple, Cindy is the fourth of five children. Her dad was a farmer and mill owner, and her mom was a homemaker; both were active in their local Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church in Altoona. In 1979, she received her B.A. and Certification in Elementary Education from Central College of Iowa with a Bilingual concentration.

She received a Southern Illinois University Fellowship to continue her studies, and in 1980 received her M.A. in Applied Linguistics. Soon after, she married Mike (they will celebrate 45 years this fall) and moved to Phoenix that same year. She and Mike had two wonderful sons: Sean passed away in 2016 from cancer, and Ryan lives in Seattle, where he is a practicing geologist.

The family joined Shadow Rock Church in the 1990s. Cindy managed the Physical Therapy Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, taught school, and eventually became the Executive Director of A Stepping Stone Foundation, from which she retired two years ago. She served on the South Central Regional Partnership for Early Education Board and as Treasurer on the ONE Board (Organization for

Nonprofit Executives).

Her favorite pastimes include reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Immigration Justice Work Is Happening!

At this point, we are offering the following ministries:

• Legal Clinics for Know Your Rights
• Financial Assistance for Legal Fees and Living Expenses
• Support Group Meetings
• Accompaniment
• Safe Zone Launch Pad



WE ARE A SAFE SPACE

If you are seeking urgent assistance, a place to go, advice, a legal referral, or anything else, please contact Pastor Ken.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support of our immigration justice ministries. This is one of the ways we advocate for inclusion, equity, and justice for all immigrants living in the United States, regardless of their immigration status. Our hearts have been touched by the friendships we have made through our work for undocumented people. We are truly blessed and promise to continue working towards positive change. 

At this point, we are NOT offering the following ministries:

• Sanctuary
• Asylum Hospitality
• Refugee Resettlement

Our next support meeting and legal clinic is June 1st at 1 PM in the Multipurpose Room. All are invited. Please contact Pastor Ken about our important and quiet work.

Today's Immigration News

Immigration Judges Instructed to Rule Quickly on ICE Motions to Dismiss Cases for Expedited Removal

Last week, it was reported that Immigration Judges (IJs) have been directed by leadership at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to quickly rule on DHS motions to dismiss cases in immigration court. This directive, which was sent via email on May 30, 2025, states that DHS motions to dismiss proceedings may be made orally and decided from the bench, and that no additional documentation or briefing is required before the IJ rules on the motion to dismiss. DHS has been filing motions to dismiss in many immigration court proceedings where the respondent can be subject to expedited removal.

This same directive also states that oral decisions following an individual hearing must be completed within the same hearing slot on the day testimony and arguments are concluded. A decision can only be reserved if a written decision follows.

This directive from EOIR is troubling, as it violates the regulations that require that motions be submitted in writing and fulfill certain specific procedural requirements. In addition, this directive violates the very first policy memo issued under the Trump administration, titled "EOIR's Core Policy Values," which specifically forbids the agency from having any "secret operational policies."

CLINIC encourages practitioners to oppose DHS motions to dismiss for expedited removal in appropriate cases. The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild has a template opposition that may be helpful for practitioners. AILA members may also access the full text of the EOIR email through their AILA accounts, here.