Is Your Right to Belong Under Attack?
In an era of relentless executive orders, ICE raids, and political attacks, the question of American citizenship has never been more urgent. What does it truly mean to be an American today? How secure are your and your family's rights in our nation and in the San Francisco community?
Join us and get the answers.
Step back through history—from the landmark case of Plessy v. Ferguson to the current battles against ICE—to understand the evolution of citizenship and how to fight for your rights. This isn't just a lecture; it's a powerful multi-media experience that blends essential history, compelling video clips, and candid conversations with the leaders on the front lines. Learn actionable steps to defend your right to stay and belong.
Featuring: The Front Line Defenders
San Francisco City Attorney, David Chiu: The city's fiercest defender. Chiu has been on the front lines of the legal battle, filing 14 lawsuits against the Federal Administration to protect San Francisco's values and preserve billions in vital funding. The son of immigrant parents, his fight is personal.
USF Professor Bill Ong Hing: A foundational voice in immigration law. Professor Hing, founder of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, is an esteemed scholar, litigator, and community worker whose publications and decades of advocacy define the conversation on immigration and race relations.
Moderated by Amerika Sanchez
Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the ENDC. Amerika will guide this critical conversation, helping us put today's headlines into powerful historical context.
Doors open at 5:30 PM!