Resistance Events Happening This Week In Brooklyn
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested more than 600 people across 11 states last week, with 40 of those detained in the New York City area. Know your rights and stand up for them at these 3 upcoming Brooklyn events.
Emergency Town Hall
When: Tuesday, February 14th, 6-8pm
Where: Arab-American Family Support Center, 150 Court Street (between Pacific and Dean Streets), 3rd Floor
What: Concerned about how President Trump’s executive orders could affect you? Learn your rights and discuss next steps with local elected officials, organizers, and lawyers. Call (718) 643.8000 for more information.
Sunset Park Rally For Immigrant Families
When: Thursday, February 16th, 6-8pm
Where: Brooklyn Community Board 7, 4201 4th Avenue (between 42nd & 43rd Streets)
What: Join this Sunset Park rally outside Community Board 7 to demand that state officials protect immigrant families through legislation like the New York Liberty Act (the New York Sanctuary State Bill).
Indivisible Ninth
When: Saturday, February 18th, 4pm
Where: Ditmas Park (exact location to come)
What: Join neighbors in Brooklyn’s 9th Congressional District (which includes Crown Heights, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush) to hold elected officials accountable, protect the environment, and make America more equitable. For more information visit indivisibleninth.blog.
Find more protests, political actions, demonstrations, and workshops throughout NYC on the Take Action NYC calendar.