Help prevent the spread of misinformation around immigration enforcement locally with this free training offered by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM). Knowing how to properly identify different agencies involved in immigration enforcement as well as understanding how to report an ICE sighting (S.A.L.U.T.E ) helps keep our communities safe. Please note: registration for this […]
This virtual training will explain the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) certification that allows non-attorney staff and volunteers with not-for-profit groups to provide immigration legal services and represent clients before agencies of the Dept. of Homeland Security. It will also cover the requirements and process for submitting new and renewal applications for DOJ recognition for not-for-profits […]
This free training is offered by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM). They will discuss best practices and a protocol for communities of faith encountering immigration enforcement agencies. Additionally, they will conduct a mini-know your rights training specific to houses of worship. Participants will get some time during the training to begin their protocol and […]
Amnesty International Mid-Hudson's 12th annual Human Rights film is the documentary Si Pudiera Quedarme/If I Could Stay by Theo Rigby and Florencia Krochik. A discussion and Q&A with Victor Cueva, UIDN executive director; Columbia County Sanctuary Movement's Bryan MacCormack; Ignacio Acevedo, NY Civil Liberties Union; and a representative of Ulster Rapid Response, will follow the […]
A line-up of all-star authors and performers will present a night of readings, live music, community, and joy to benefit three of today’s most vital causes: reproductive justice, immigrant rights, and freedom of the press. Headliners: Ethiopian-American novelist & PEN America president Dinaw Mengestu (Someone Like Us), feminist author Jessica Valenti (Abortion: Our Bodies, Their […]
This session is a facilitated Q&A with the New York Immigration Coalition about libraries’ specific role in protecting staff and patrons who may be vulnerable to immigration and law enforcement agencies. This is not a presentation or traditional webinar. Questions submitted with registration forms will be prioritized. Please note that specific questions regarding legal issues […]
This free training is offered by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM). They will discuss best practices and a protocol for businesses and not-for-profit groups encountering immigration enforcement agencies. Additionally, they will conduct a mini-know your rights training specific to your rights in a vehicle, business, or not-for-profit workplace. Participants will get some time during […]
This workshop presented by the New York Immigration Coalition will describe steps immigrant communities can take to prepare for possible detention or deportation. Register to receive the URL. Topics will include: What to Know when Interacting with Law Enforcement Emergency Planning Document Safety & Organization Designating Emergency Contacts Childcare Preparedness Financial and Legal Safeguards Navigating […]