Immigration

Promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business, and employment needs of the United States; be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises; and provide for student visas. Ensure fair treatment under the law for all persons. In transition to a reformed system, support provisions for unauthorized immigrants already in the country to earn legal status.

Local Responses to Impending Deportation Policies

Local Response to Impending Deportation Policies event graphic

Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2024.

Event Date:

12/17/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Event location:

Lippitt House Museum

Video of Event: https://youtu.be/m0itW4m4-B4
Speaker Bios: https://tinyurl.com/ycyxwwne

From the Speakers:
Dorcas International of RI: https://www.diiri.org/
* To help with housing: https://www.diiri.org/ways-to-give/housing/
* To donate goods: https://www.diiri.org/what-we-do/donate-goods/
* To volunteer: https://progresolatino.org/volunteer
Fuerza Laboral: https://www.fuerza-laboral.org/
Progreso Latino: https://progresolatino.org
* Volunteering with Progreso Latino: https://progresolatino.org/volunteer

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2024.

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