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Beyond the Borders | Looming Immigration Control Policies and Its Local Impact

  • 301 York St Louisville, KY 40203 United States (map)

 Join us for a critical discussion on the new administration's immigration control tactics and its potential consequences for our community. We will explore the legal complexities, humanitarian concerns, and economic consequences of the proposed immigration policies in the new administration.



Schedule

5:30 pm - Registration

6:00 pm - Program

7:30 pm - Conclusion

Location

Louisville Free Public Library (301

York St, Louisville, KY 40203)


Panelists include:

  • John Koehlinger, Executive Director of KRM

  • Alison Voit, Resettlement Director of Catholic Charities

  • Rebecca Sim, Esq., Director of our Immigration Legal Services Department of Catholic Charities

  • Darryl Young Jr, Executive Director of International Rescue Committee - Louisville.

  • Moderator: Amos Izerimana, Director, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

Questions to explore include: 

  • What are the legal challenges and obstacles to implementing the proposed immigration policies?  

  • How will these policies affect individuals with different immigration statuses, such as J-1, H1-B, and green card holders?

  • How will these policies impact local businesses and industries that rely on immigrant labor?

  • Fact and fiction of immigrants/refugees

  • What's next?


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