Optional Pre-Meeting Gathering: Immigration Justice Tea and Skill Share, 11:30 - 12:00
Join Judy Wolberg from the Boston Immigrant Justice Accompaniment Network to learn how you can take concrete action to support immigrants in detention. Being a sponsor is often a big help in persuading a judge to release a migrant from detention on bond. This gives them the opportunity to pursue their legal case outside of jail. Requests for sponsorship may come from the detained person, from their family, or from their attorney. Each volunteer will only be asked to sponsor 1-2 times per year. As we work to support those in detention, and return individuals to their families and communities, this concrete role can make a huge difference. Join us to learn more!
Immigrant Justice Tea and Skill-Share” from 11:30 - 12:00
In addition to our regular meeting, we will continue our extra 30 minutes before the meeting sharing and problem-solving. This is an optional, informal time for more open conversations with each other to support you in building your immigration teams and discussing more broad questions about immigration justice organizing in your congregations. Topics we’ve covered in the past include legal resources, what skills you need to accompany someone to court, and more! You can RSVP for both times on the regular RSVP form.