The Legal Aid Society has been sponsoring a series of Know Your Rights sessions to discuss concerns about immigration under the Trump Administration. Legal Aid lawyers will discuss concerns about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the rights of undocumented and documented immigrants.
Join Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and our allies in Communities United for Police Reform at City Hall to build power and momentum towards the passage of the Right to Know Act–a pivotal legislative package that aims to protect the civil and human rights of New Yorkers while promoting communication, transparency and accountability in everyday interactions between the NYPD and the public. Maintaining a highly visible & organized presence at City Hall before every City Council Stated meeting is an important way to build momentum to pass these critical police reforms. Join JFREJ for a great opportunity to champion our message and make our growing movement felt — and one of the few moments to engage a majority of the Council at one time.
If you want more information, or can’t attend but want to get involved in the campaign for the Right to Know Act, please e-mail rachel [at] jfrej.org.
The results of the presidential election sent shockwaves to LGBTQ, HIV-affected, immigrant, and other communities throughout New York City. As a response to the election, a coalition of New York City non-profits, advocacy organizations and direct service organizations has come together to offer free legal clinics. These clinics will provide brief legal advice, referrals or representation. Issues that can be addressed include legal name change, identification document change (passport, etc.), immigration, advance directives, wills, family law, intimate partner violence, legal support for survivors of hate violence.
Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register will be ensured an interview and will be provided with a translator, if requested. Registration at bit.ly/LGBTQLegalClinic. All information will be kept strictly confidential and in the custody of attorneys and clinic staff. If you have questions, want AVP to schedule a clinic at your organization or if you are an attorney and would like to volunteer, please email Jessie Pimentel at jpimentel [at] avp.org.
Do you want to be more involved in community-based efforts to resist police violence? JFREJ’s Copwatching Working Group would like to invite you to our Know Your Responsibilities training. All are welcome! Copwatching involves observing, recording, intervening and offering support when your fellow New Yorkers are stopped by the police. Everyday copwatching is that radical and mundane act of watching out for each other!
Email Nikki [at] jfrej.org or call 212-647-8966. The event is capped at 30 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, and only attend if you RSVP. Light snacks will be provided (feel free to bring your own, too!).
4 years ago, 16-year-old Kimani Gray was shot 7x by NYPD Sgt. Mourad Mourad & Officer Jovaniel Cordova. Several of the shots entered his back as he lay on the ground. On Thursday, join Kimani Gray's family, the Justice Committee, and community members to honor his life and demand justice!
Join the Justice Committee (JC) for a powerful Cop Watch Training. Learn the most effective practices for deterring, deescalating, and documenting potential police violence in our community. Observing and documenting police misconduct – often referred to as “Cop Watch” -- is a tool to help hold officers accountable to respecting the dignity and rights of all New Yorkers.
*Please RSVP to info [at] justicecommittee.org
*Light refreshments will be served.
*Please note: this event is not open to the media
The results of the presidential election sent shockwaves to LGBTQ, HIV-affected, immigrant, and other communities throughout New York City. As a response to the election, a coalition of New York City non-profits, advocacy organizations and direct service organizations has come together to offer free legal clinics. These clinics will provide brief legal advice, referrals or representation. Issues that can be addressed include legal name change, identification document change (passport, etc.), immigration, advance directives, wills, family law, intimate partner violence, legal support for survivors of hate violence.
Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register will be ensured an interview and will be provided with a translator, if requested. Registration at bit.ly/LGBTQLegalClinic. All information will be kept strictly confidential and in the custody of attorneys and clinic staff. If you have questions, want AVP to schedule a clinic at your organization or if you are an attorney and would like to volunteer, please email Jessie Pimentel at jpimentel [at] avp.org.
Did you know cops cannot legally stop just because they want to? Did you know they cannot legally search you without probable cause or your consent? Sound different from what really happens in the streets? Want to understand why? This Know Your Rights Training will teach you your rights and the realities of police encounters and offer tools for how you can stay as safe as possible during them. This training will be facilitate by members of the Justice Committee (JC).
*Please RSVP to info [at] justicecommittee.org
*Please note: this event is not open to the media
The results of the presidential election sent shockwaves to LGBTQ, HIV-affected, immigrant, and other communities throughout New York City. As a response to the election, a coalition of New York City non-profits, advocacy organizations and direct service organizations has come together to offer free legal clinics. These clinics will provide brief legal advice, referrals or representation. Issues that can be addressed include legal name change, identification document change (passport, etc.), immigration, advance directives, wills, family law, intimate partner violence, legal support for survivors of hate violence.
Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register will be ensured an interview and will be provided with a translator, if requested. Registration at bit.ly/LGBTQLegalClinic. All information will be kept strictly confidential and in the custody of attorneys and clinic staff. If you have questions, want AVP to schedule a clinic at your organization or if you are an attorney and would like to volunteer, please email Jessie Pimentel at jpimentel [at] avp.org.
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