The Trump administration recently announced that it is terminating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an Obama-era initiative that has shielded nearly 800,000 young people from deportation. The announcement came as the administration continues to pursue efforts to force state and local officials to cooperate in federal immigration enforcement functions.
As part of Welcoming America’s Welcoming Week, please join us for a discussion with California State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and an expert panel to discuss state and local actions to promote public safety and increase inclusion for immigrant and refugee communities across the country.
Introductory remarks:
Winnie Stachelberg, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Center for American Progress
Keynote remarks:
California State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles)
Panel discussion:
California State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles)
Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Director, Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs, City of Dallas, Texas
Monica Fuentes, Director of the Washington, D.C., Office, Welcoming America
Mark Prosser, Police Chief, City of Storm Lake, Iowa
Moderated by:
Tom Jawetz, Vice President, Immigration Policy, Center for American Progress