Email from New York City Council- District 18     Dear Neighbor, I hope this message finds you well. As you may be aware, in recent weeks, we’ve seen aggressive and hostile actions taken by ICE across our city, causing fear and uncertainty among many of our immigrant communities. In response to these distressing events, I am proud to share an initiative that I helped create with the City Council’s Communications Team to safeguard and support our diverse communities. Recognizing the diversity of our Council and the communities we serve, we’ve launched a series of Know Your Rights videos in multiple languages to inform New Yorkers of their rights in the event of an ICE encounter. These videos are designed to be easily accessible and are available on the Council’s newly created centralized webpage, which also includes a variety of resources and organizations offering aid. You can view and share the Know Your Rights webpage, and we encourage you to spread the word widely across your platforms to ensure our communities are informed and prepared. Instagram Resources: Speaker Adrienne Adams – [English] Majority Leader Amanda Farías – [Spanish] Council Member Alexa Avilés – [Spanish] Council Member Sandra Ung – [Mandarin] Council Member Shahana Hanif – [Bangla] Council Member Rita Joseph – [Haitian Creole] Here's a live document with resources created by Literacy Resource Network, click here. We are also organizing upcoming training sessions to further equip our communities with the knowledge they need during these challenging times. Please see the details of these sessions below: 📌 How Nonprofits, Faith Groups & Businesses Can Protect Immigrants Community Info Session 📅 Thursday, Feb. 13 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 👥 Local non-profits, houses of worship, businesses 🔗 Register here I encourage you to share this vital information with your neighbors to help ensure that every New Yorker, regardless of language, is informed and protected. Thank you for your continued dedication to supporting our neighbors, students, and our communities. In Community, Hon. Amanda Farías Majority Leader Council Member, District 18 New York City Council- District 18 | 778 Castle Hill Avenue | Bronx, NY 10473 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice