MCLA to Host Free ‘Know Your Rights’ Presentation on Immigration Law

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a free community presentation, “Know Your Rights,” on Monday, April 6 at 5 p.m. at the Church Street Center Social Hall in North Adams. The event will also be available to attend virtually via Zoom.

The presentation will be led by Jessica David, staff attorney at Central West Justice Center, and is designed to provide community members with practical, accessible information about immigration law and their legal rights.

Topics covered will include a general overview of the U.S. immigration process, current immigration enforcement policies and practices, and guidance on how both immigrants and bystanders can navigate interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Attendees will learn about their rights in a range of situations, including what questions they are legally required to answer, when ICE may enter a home, what to do if detained, and how bystanders can respond lawfully to immigration enforcement activity in Massachusetts. Information on where to access immigration legal services in the Berkshires will also be provided. All information presented is general legal information and does not constitute legal advice.

This event is free and open to the public. To join virtually, click here (meeting ID: 897 4335 8569; passcode: 877351).