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HRC plans hybrid community forums on immigration, mental health and housing; schedules 'Know Your Rights' immigration presentation
Summary
Commissioners agreed to pursue three hybrid community meetings beginning with immigration 'Know Your Rights' outreach, to be offered in multiple languages and coordinated through trusted community partners including faith organizations and schools.
The Worcester Human Rights Commission discussed July 26 plans to hold three hybrid community outreach sessions this year, beginning with immigration and immigrant-rights outreach. The commission intends the sessions to be additional public-facing events — not replacements for monthly meetings — designed to reach residents who may not attend standard commission meetings.
The commission said immigration was a priority topic because many immigrants report fear of enforcement actions and lack of access to information about their rights. Vice Chair Randy Feldman reported that immigration attorney Susan Church, who has given “know your rights” presentations in…
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