Community Education

"Know Your Rights" Presentations to Immigrant Communities:

Immigrant Rights Program staff provide informational presentations to immigrant communities, including immigrants detained in county jails and other detention facilities. These presentations include a basic overview of current immigration law as well as information about the rights and responsibilities of undocumented immigrants. Staff provide informational presentations on the intersection of labor law and immigrant rights, the rights of undocumented workers including day laborers, domestic violence and immigration, and on the enforcement of immigration laws.

Public Education Presentations

Immigrant Rights Program staff provide educational presentations on current immigration issues to faith-based groups, school groups, social service providers, and other community-based organizations. Presentations include overviews of immigration laws, with emphasis on detention of immigrants and changes in immigration law enforcement since September 11. AFSC also offers screenings of videos with immigration-related themes, including Taking Root/Echando Raices, Chasing Freedom, and Asylum, followed by discussion.

Training

Immigrant Rights Program staff provide training to attorneys and non-profit organizations on immigration law and procedures,
and to social service providers on immigrant eligibility for various benefits, including public assistance.

Media

AFSC Immigrant Rights Program staff are available to respond to media inquiries on all immigration related issues.