The program “Know Your Rights,” about interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, will be held at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
Representatives of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Family Focus will describe federal policies and priorities and explain legal rights, how to prepare safety plans, and how to report incidents. Family Focus offers immigrant families assistance with the citizenship process and other educational and employment services.
Presenters will be Maricza Espino, citizenship specialist and Department of Justice accredited representative, and Christina Campos, assistant director at Family Focus Aurora.
They will discuss your legal rights and what to do and not do at home, in cars, at workplaces, and in public places.
— Kathy Farren