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Media Advisory: Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts 'Know Your Rights' Press Conference & Clinic
Time & Location: Monday, January 20th at 10AM at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center located at 530 W 166th Street, New York, NY 10032
Espaillat Will Provide Overview of Legislative Engagement, Immigration Advocates Will Share Resources
NEW YORK, NY— Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by local New York City and State officials and a coalition of immigration advocates, will host an immigration "Know Your Rights" press conference and clinic at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center located at 530 W 166th Street, New York, NY 10032.
During the press conference, Rep. Espaillat and advocates will denounce hate-filled rhetoric and actions targeting immigrant communities and provide an overview of available resources to ensure vulnerable communities are protected.
The press conference will be followed by a clinic to assist families in need of support and resources.
WHO: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
New York City & New York State Officials
Local Immigration Advocates
WHAT: 'Know Your Rights' Press Conference & Clinic
WHEN: Monday, January 20 at 10 a.m. EST
WHERE: Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
530 W 166th Street
New York, NY 10032
Congressman Espaillat's Office does not provide legal services or legal assistance, but can provide a list of community organizations that provide legal assistance for immigration matters and specialize in immigration law.
Contact our offices here for further assistance.
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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fifth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 119th Congress. He is Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.
Media inquiries: Candace Person at [email protected] |
