LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — On Saturday, a community event was held to encourage immigrant families to get ready for possible immigration emergencies.
At this event, “Know Your Rights” (KYR) cards were handed out. It also helped families prepare for immigration – related crises and provided folders to organize important documents. There was even a checklist of necessary items included.
Michael Kagen, the director of the UNLV immigration clinic, said the purpose of the event was to share information and best practices. The idea was to help families be ready if the increase in deportations affected them. The event gave guidance on which documents to know well and what to do if ICE agents approached them.
Kagen mentioned that not every encounter with ICE leads to deportation. Depending on the situation and the documents families have, some people can defend themselves in court.
He said, “Some people have a decent chance, and we want to make sure people have all those opportunities.”
Kagen also reminded people that if ICE personnel approach them, they have the right to stay silent and call a lawyer, other than giving their names. He also said people can ask if they’re free to end the conversation.
As part of the “United Con La Comunidad” campaign, United Nissan joined forces with an immigration attorney and Nevada (D) Sen. Edgar Flores. They hosted a day focused on helping immigrants get prepared, be aware of their rights, and celebrate culture with tamales.
Flores said there are bills being worked on to protect opportunities for students. He noted that in the Clark County School District, most students are English Language Learners. He believes Southern Nevada’s tourism – based economy could benefit from this multilingual group of students.
During the event, legal experts had in – depth discussions on several important topics for immigrant families. These topics included what to do about childcare if a parent is absent, how to protect assets, where to find reliable immigration services in the community, and how to claim constitutional rights when dealing with immigration officers.
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