Fueled by Donald Trump’s discriminatory rhetoric, a powerful anti-immigrant movement is seeking to curtail the rights of many people living in the United States.
But regardless of immigration status, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws – especially when it comes to interacting with law enforcement and ICE officials.
That’s why the ACLU of Wyoming is hosting a know your rights workshop for the immigrant community in Jackson this month. The training will help attendees better understand their rights in a variety of areas:
- Interactions with police and local law enforcement at home, work and on the road
- The right to counsel, the right to remain silent and how to answer questions
- Interactions with ICE and border patrol
- Understanding warrants and search rights
“Even though we’re navigating uncertain times, know this for sure: Your rights aren’t going anywhere,” said Antonio Serrano, ACLU of Wyoming advocacy director. “We must each remain vigilant in our efforts to protect our rights in this country and arm ourselves with the skills and education to do so. It’s our goal to give people the tools they need to protect, defend and express their constitutional rights.”
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Know Your Rights Workshop: Immigrants and Law Enforcement
WHEN: 2 p.m., Nov. 23
WHERE: Teton County Library, 125 Virginian Lane, Jackson
DETAILS: Go to www.aclu-wy.org/events. The training will be presented in both English and Spanish.
About the ACLU of Wyoming
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU of Wyoming is part of a three-state chapter that also includes North Dakota and South Dakota. The team in Wyoming is supported by staff in those states.
The ACLU believes freedoms of press, speech, assembly, and religion, and the rights to due process, equal protection and privacy, are fundamental to a free people. In addition, the ACLU seeks to advance constitutional protections for groups traditionally denied their rights, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit communities. The ACLU of Wyoming carries out its work through selective litigation, lobbying at the state and local level, and through public education and awareness of what the Bill of Rights means for the people of Wyoming.
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