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Human Rights Commission to follow up on immigrant rights presentations; faith leaders seek practical safety steps
Summary
After a “Know Your Rights” presentation on immigration enforcement, the commission scheduled a more detailed session on Oct. 27 with immigration attorneys. Clergy described creating congregation-specific safety measures and outreach materials to support immigrant parishioners.
Members of the Worcester Human Rights Commission said a recent "Know Your Rights" presentation left many with concerns and a desire for deeper, practical guidance for immigrant residents.
Commission Chair Guillermo Creamer Jr. said the commission will continue focusing on immigrant rights and scheduled a detailed immigration presentation for Monday, Oct. 27, featuring two immigration lawyers and Spanish-language elements where possible. "Next month, we are going to have myself and another immigration lawyer make a presentation on that," Creamer said.
Faith leaders in attendance described concrete steps congregations are taking after a briefing by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern and other presenters. Father Jonathan Slivinskas, speaking after attending a community forum, summarized actions some churches have…
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