This two-day training is directed at helping legal advocates, organizers and community leaders prepare and plan for immigration enforcement actions by the Department of Homeland Security. Persons from Idaho and the surrounding states are particularly encouraged to attend. The training aims to strengthen regional coalitions, and connect them to national backup. Participants will learn about the mechanics of enforcement actions and removal proceedings, as well as key elements in developing and implementing an enforcement response plan. This training will also address the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform and how communities in Idaho can become more engaged and communicate this need to policymakers and the public. The trainers for this program are CLINIC attorneys Sarah Bronstein, Karen Herrling, and Tanisha Bowens; Patty Kupfer of America's Voice; attorneys Maria Andrade and Angela Levesque of Andrade Law Office, Inc., and several local immigration experts.

Cost:

-$50 for persons from non-profit programs;

-$100 for private attorneys and their staff

The fee includes the training manual and breakfast on both days.

The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. As a requirement of registration, if you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, fax a copy of your IRS 501(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 415-394-8696 to the attention of Chris Ozaki. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. Payment is by credit card only. CLEs and CEUs pendingtraining is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. As a requirement of registration, if you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, fax a copy of your IRS 501(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 415-394-8696 to the attention of Chris Ozaki. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. Payment is by credit card only.

Space is limited. Registration will close April 13th or sooner if capacity is reached. No refunds will be issued for cancellations.

For additional information about the training, including maps and hotel recommendations, please visit:

http://cliniclegal.org/calendar/2009/apr/22/raids-removal-and-immigrant-rights-strategies-community-and-legal-advocates

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Payment of registration fees by credit card only.