Members of the ACLU and Lu Lac (Hispanic advocacy group) will be speaking in the cafeteria of the St. James the Less school tonight at 7:00 pm (which is the building adjacent to the CW house) (Thursday, January 28th).
There is urgency in the Latino community now. Recently, Ohio passed a law requiring all people to show proof of residency in order to register a vehicle. As many as 47,000 people in Ohio may be affected. Many Latino families face the possibility of having to leave the state or live in even more fear.
The topic is "Know Your Rights." It is an informational session for members of the Latino community helping them to know what to say and do if members of their family are deported, if they are pulled over by the police or involved in an accident. Anyone who has ever had to learn a second language can tell you that a situation like that can be terrifying, even if you have done nothing wrong.
The main presenter is an ACLU lawyer who will be speaking in English with an interpreter, so even if you don't speak Spanish you can benefit from this talk.
If you are interested in immigration reform or issues which face the Latino community, this would be a good event to attend. It is not sponsored by the CCW, but some of us will be attending. Call or email with any questions!
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