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Launch of the “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” Campaign

Wed January 29 @ 12:00 pm EST

On Wednesday, January 29th at 12 pm, join the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), state lawmakers, and fellow advocates on the front steps of the Massachusetts State House for a rally launching the “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” campaign, stressing the steps Massachusetts must take to defend immigrants from President Trump’s harmful and hateful policies.

To defend immigrants from President Trump’s anti-immigrant executive orders, the “Protect Our Immigrant Communities” campaign is urging state leaders to pass the Safe Communities Act, which would prevent state and local law enforcement from doing the work of ICE agents. The campaign is also calling on the state to expand legal services for immigrants facing deportation court proceedings to ensure they have a fair day in court.

Who? 

       Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director at the MIRA Coalition

       Maroni Minter, Political Director at the MIRA Coalition, program emcee

       Senator James Eldridge (D-Acton)

       Senator Liz Miranda (D-Boston)

       Representative Manny Cruz (D-Salem)

       Representative David Rogers (D-Belmont)

       Dawn Sauma, Co-Executive Director, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

       Damaris Velasquez, Programs Director, Agencia ALPHA

Details

Date:
Wed January 29
Time:
12:00 pm EST

Venue

Massachusetts State House Steps
24 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02108
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