Join UU Mass Action and guest speaker Leah Hastings to learn about the intersections of our criminal justice system and our immigration detention and deportation system - often known as “Crimmigration.” We will learn about how local law enforcement, police, courts, and ICE cooperate; why it’s so important to understand how these systems are intertwined; and how these intersections show up in our movements. We will unpack how and why it’s important to not fall into the good/bad immigrant narrative that we often see. Finally, we will identify opportunities to dirupt these collaborations and how this analysis can inform and strengthen our organizing. Leah Hastings is the Staff Attorney for the Immigrant Detention Conditions Project at Prisoner’s Legal Services.
Immigrant Justice Tea and Skill-Share from 11:30-12pm
Just before our regular meeting, we will continue our extra 30 minutes of informal sharing and problem-solving. You can RSVP for both times on the regular RSVP form.