Supporting Immigrant Families and Communities - Spotlight on Virginia with Representative Jennifer McClellan
Friday Power Lunch - Feb 7, Noon ET
U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan will join us this week on the Friday Power Lunch to discuss the direct attack and illegal actions by the Trump Administration, from the firing of Inspector Generals and FBI officials to shutting down USAID, the Department of Education, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Musk takeover of the U.S. Treasury and access to private data. Congresswoman McClellan will update us on what is happening and how we fight back.
Our guests will discuss the impacts of the recent laws and orders on our neighbors, communities, and the economy and the actionable steps we can take to support and protect our immigrant families:
Rohmah Javed, Legal Director of Immigrant Justice Program at the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) will talk about what’s going on in Virginia right now, including some recent arrests and ICE activities. She will share LAJC’s priorities for serving individuals who are being detained and its legal strategies to make an impact in Virginia.. Rohmah will also offer some tips and real actions we can take as suggested by LAJC’s Rapid Response Toolkit. We can make a difference.
Patricia Bracknell, President of Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has advocated for local families and communities, helping them fight discriminatory practices and injustices in Hampton Roads, She will discuss what her members are experiencing in the face of increased ICE activities and potential deportations.
Please join and spread the love of our informative, current, upbeat hour with legislators, candidates, issues, music and door prizes!