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Chirla representative Winston Leyva leads immigrant-rights workshop at El Monte Union High School District
Summary
Chirla organizer Winston Leyva led a community workshop at El Monte Union High School District offering guidance to immigrant families on constitutional protections, how to respond to ICE encounters, guardianship planning and local resources; the district pledged steps to post corrected forms and support families.
Winston Leyva, a community-education representative for Chirla, presented a two-hour workshop at an El Monte Union High School District site to explain immigrants' rights, family preparedness and local protections for students and families. Leyva opened by framing the session around a simple message: "información es poder," and he walked attendees through practical steps to prepare for immigration encounters.
Leyva outlined the difference between judicial warrants and ICE administrative orders, explained how to read an order, and recommended concrete actions families should take if officers appear at a home or workplace. District leaders and Chirla staff answered questions from parents about guardianship forms, school safety, DACA and access to legal referrals. Organizers said the session was recorded and will be posted online for families who could not attend.
