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IMMIGRANTS ARE WELCOME HERE! Learn about the Fight Against Trump’s Cancellation of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Immigrants

7/29/2019

JOIN US - Progressive Discussion Group – Friday August 2, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
DU-PAR’S , 214 S. Lake, Pasadena – Back Sun Room
Topic: On August 14, the 9th Circuit Court of appeals in Pasadena will hear the Trump administration’s arguments to un-block his cancellation of TPS status.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrant families may be deported. What can we do to stop it? What about their children who are US citizens and will be left behind?
Panelists: Cecilia Menjivar -- Professor of Sociology, UCLA, She studies effects of immigration laws & enforcement, immigrant families, gender violence in Central America https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-07-24/trump-guatemala-asylum-safety
Evelyn Hernandez and Orlando Zepeda, both immigrants - who are TPS holders will tell their story along with their children who were born in the US.
Discussion Moderated by Ed Washatka – Member of Pasadenans Organizing for Progress – POP! and ACT / Arroyo Democratic Club

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