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Know Your Civic & Immigration Rights

  • Lamond-Riggs Public Library 5401 South Dakota Avenue Northeast Washington, DC, 20011 United States (map)

About Event (In-person)

Are you unsure about your legal rights as an immigrant in the United States? Join us for an informative event on knowing your civic and immigration rights. The event will cover important topics such as:

  • Legal rights and protections,

  • Common immigration myths and misconceptions,

  • How to handle interactions with law enforcement and immigration officials, and

  • How to access legal assistance and other resources.

Our panel of attorneys and community leaders will provide valuable insights, answer questions, and offer practical advice to help you better understand and assert your legal rights. This event is open to all members of the community and is especially relevant for immigrants and their families, advocates, and community organizers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about your rights and how to protect them. Join us and be informed!

Speakers

Magdalena Acevedo, Assistant US Attorney for the District of Columbia
Melvin Jarrett, Immigration Attorney, Nigerian Center

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