Responding to ICE Activity
Learn how to protect yourself and support others during immigration enforcement encounters. This presentation will cover:
- Knowing your rights when interacting with ICE or immigration agents
- Sharing accurate information with newcomer and immigrant communities
- Getting involved in local rapid response networks
- Supporting individuals and families affected by detainment or deportation
Join us to build knowledge, confidence, and the skills to respond effectively.
Our speaker: Kelley Gourley
Kelley Gourley is the Director of Operations at RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc). With over ten years of experience in the sphere of refugee services, she also served as the Refugee Services Manager at USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants). She holds a M.A. in Anthropology in addition to a B.A. in International Relations and a B.A. in Middle East and North Africa Studies, all from Boston University. Kelley is a trained Know Your Rights educator and hopes to further the community’s knowledge of their rights during these alarming times. She also acts, on a volunteer basis, as the Community Watch Lead for the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition.
