U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen announced that she will host a “Know Your Rights” webinar tonight at 6 p.m. MST aimed at helping residents better understand their constitutional protections when interacting with federal immigration authorities. The online event requires registration in advance at Pettersen.house.gov. (heartoftherockiesradio.com)
The webinar comes as immigration enforcement has become a flashpoint nationally and in Colorado. Recent federal immigration operations in Minnesota, part of a larger campaign known as Operation Metro Surge, have drawn intense scrutiny after two U.S. citizens, Renée Good and Alex Pretti, were shot and killed by federal agents during enforcement actions in Minneapolis. Protests, legal challenges and widespread debate over the scope and tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies have followed. (pettersen.house.gov)
Pettersen’s office said the webinar will include expert guidance, including participation from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to answer questions and ensure attendees know their constitutional rights when approached by immigration officers, regardless of immigration status. Materials and translation services will be available in both English and Spanish. (heartoftherockiesradio.com)
The Colorado congresswoman has been one of the Democratic lawmakers raising concerns about increased immigration enforcement, demanding greater accountability and reforms regarding federal immigration tactics and oversight. (pettersen.house.gov)
For more details and to register for tonight’s event, visit Pettersen.house.gov.
