Forum On Immigration Rights Is Tonight In West Hartford

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Are you concerned about immigration issues in our community?

Feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to best support and protect friends, family, and neighbors?

Join the West Hartford Human Rights Commission for an "Immigration Rights Forum" to learn, ask questions, and connect with local leaders as well as immigrant rights activists and legal experts.

The forum will be held on Monday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Noah Webster Library, 20 S. Main St., West Hartford.

Panelists and main topics of discussion include:

• Constanza Segovia of Colectivo de Defensa de Hartford / Hartford Deportation Defense – Immigrant-rights movement priorities, calling for a Special Session to strengthen immigrant rights

• Andrea Sanchez of CT Students for a Dream – effects on youth, schools, and unaccompanied minors

• Attorney Dana Bucin – Employment-based immigration & H-1B updates

• Attorney Kara Hart – Family sponsorship and permanent residence

WHHRC is proud to be a co-sponsor of this event along with the West Hartford delegation.

Can’t join in person? West Hartford Community Interactivewill be livestreaming the event online and on its YouTube page.

Commissioners Lance and Ware will be moderating the panel and Q&A session. Those who can’t attend in person or are camera-shy can submit a question for the panel before the session. Just email: WeHaHRC@gmail.com.