Restoring the Right to Seek Asylum: Updates From the Border
Event Description
Even as immigration policies change, immigrants continue to experience hardship and trauma. Learn how you can join with others to make a difference and advocate for a just and compassionate asylum system. Jewish Activists for Immigration Justice of Western MA invites you to a film screening and panel discussion on Monday, March 15th from 7:00-8:30pm about the treatment of asylum seekers at our southern border.
Film:
To Right the Wrong, By Richard Barber. Click here to watch the film.
Please watch the 35 minute film prior to the panel discussion on March 15.
Speakers:
Opening remarks from Melanie Nezer, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at HIAS
Panelists:
- Charlene D’Cruz, Lawyers for Good Government, Project Corazon
- Sergio Cordova, Team Brownsville
- Eddie Calderon, Arizona Jews for Justice