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The Legacy of Executive Orders: Impact on Black Communities and Immigrant Rights
The Legacy of Executive Orders: Impact on Black Communities and Immigrant Rights
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (Program begins 6:30 PM)
Join Human Rights First for a Fireside Chat exploring the critical impact of Executive Orders on U.S. immigration policy, particularly on Black Americans.
Featuring:
- Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, U.S. Congresswoman from New York, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
- Haddy Gassama, Director of UndocuBlack Network
- Yannick Gill, Senior Counsel, Refugee Advocacy at Human Rights First (Moderator)
They will discuss:
- How Black Americans, especially in immigrant communities, are uniquely impacted by current immigration policies
- The challenges and opportunities in mobilizing grassroots movements for racial justice in the context of immigration
The discrimination faced by Black asylum seekers and barriers faced within the U.S. asylum systemInsights into legislative efforts and advocacy tools that can reshape immigration policy for marginalized communitiesThe future of immigration policy in light of both national security concerns and human rights prioritiesStrategies to amplify the voices of Black immigrants and refugees in policy discussionsBest practices for legal advocacy in fighting for the rights of immigrants under restrictive immigration lawsThe importance of cross-community coalition-building to advance shared goals of racial justice and immigrant rights