September 22, 2015 was truly a milestone in our task force's work for immigration reform and social justice. UUFSD volunteers provided the leadership in organizing a community forum on “Know Your Rights.” and by all measures, the forum was a huge success. Over 50 participants, and many children, attended. This was a great tribute to our outreach efforts to churches, restaurants, community organizations, markets, etc.
We put together a coalition of five organizations, the UUFSD, ACLU, UURISE, North County Immigration Task Force and the Encinitas Library. We also invited civil and health organizations to participate with information tables. The comments we received from the presenters, those staffing the tables and participants were superlative, both in terms of community participation and the content of the forum. The comprehensive agenda touched on vital issues facing the Hispanic immigrant population, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), explanation of the rights of immigrants when confronted with civil authorities, and information on AB 60, how to obtain drivers licenses.
But perhaps the most significant part of the forum was the break out session following the presentations. Six immigration attorneys and the North County Immigration Task Force expert on AB60 met with over 40 participants on a one on one basis to answer their concerns. The session was to end at 8:00 pm and we were able to extend that time so that everyone that needed counseling received it.
In continuing to make a difference in people's lives,
Livia Walsh, Nancy Harmon, Roger Harmon, Irv Himelblau,
Immigration Reform and Education Task Force
But perhaps the most significant part of the forum was the break out session following the presentations. Six immigration attorneys and the North County Immigration Task Force expert on AB60 met with over 40 participants on a one on one basis to answer their concerns. The session was to end at 8:00 pm and we were able to extend that time so that everyone that needed counseling received it.
In continuing to make a difference in people's lives,
Livia Walsh, Nancy Harmon, Roger Harmon, Irv Himelblau,
Immigration Reform and Education Task Force
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