In Wake of DACA, Velázquez to Host Know Your Rights Town Hall

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) will host a “DACA Know Your Rights Town Hall” in Brooklyn on Sunday. The purpose of this gathering is to connect the community with policy and legal experts to discuss the changes to the program, and the DACA RENEWAL process.   

WHO:             Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY)
                        Local Immigration Experts

WHAT:           DACA Know Your Rights Town Hall

WHEN:           Sunday, September 10th at 2 p.m. 

WHERE:         St.  Joseph Church
                        185 Suydam Street
                        Bushwick  (off Wilson and Central Avenue )  

“I will be working in Congress to push for a clean, up-or-down vote on legislation to codify DACA and protect our DREAMers,” Velázquez noted.  “In the meantime New Yorkers need to know how the President’s decision might affect them. This event will connect members of the community with resources they need to fully understand their rights.”     

Members of the media are encouraged to cover the event. 

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