Fwd: February 26, 2025 A Glimpse of Africa and Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates Know Your Rights Presentation
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From: A Glimpse of Africa-GR <aglimpse...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Subject: February 26, 2025 A Glimpse of Africa and Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates Know Your Rights Presentation
To:Dear Community Members, Partners, Neighbors, and Friends
Due to high demand, A Glimpse of Africa in partnership with Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates attorney Bill will be holding another Know Rights Session!
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 26th from 5:30 - 7:30pm or Zoom
Location: 2025 E Beltline Ave SE Suite 402 Grand Rapids MI 49546
Topics Covered:
4th Amendment Rights – Understanding your rights regarding searches and seizures
Interacting with Law Enforcement & ICE – What to say and do if approached by the police or immigration officials
Warrants & Civil Rights – The difference between judicial and administrative warrants and how they affect you
Rights within a Border Zone – How immigration enforcement operates within Michigan’s border zone
Notary & Immigration Attorney Fraud – Recognizing and avoiding common scams targeting immigrants
Preparing for Detention or Deportation – Steps to take in case of an immigration-related emergency
Emergency Planning Checklist – Essential documents and steps for families to be prepared
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for immigrants (both documented and undocumented), refugees, U.S. citizens with immigrant family members, non-immigrant allies, case managers, educators, childcare providers, healthcare workers, and faith-based leaders who want to better understand and support immigrant rights.To ensure the safety and comfort of our community members, there will be an option to attend the meeting online or in person. Please share this invite with your teams, neighbors, friends, communities, and anyone in your network who may benefit from this informational workshop. All attendees must register to confirm that only invited members are joining the meeting in person or online. When you receive the Zoom link please do not share it with strangers or unregistered guests.
Please use the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer to register. https://forms.gle/kep8jdavth8nx1Wj9 .
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration form, or if you wish to support us in any capacity please contact us at aglimse...@gmail.com.
To all our community members experiencing uncertainty and fear during this difficult season, you are not alone! We may not have answers but together we shall navigate one day at a time! Thank you again for your continued trust, support, and prayers!
Sincerely,
The team at A Glimpse of Africa<AGOA LIA KYR Event 22625 .png>