FAN Sponsors Interfaith Immigration Summit
The Midwest Interfaith Immigration Summit is a two-day conference that will bring faith-based leaders and advocates in the Midwest region together to work toward educating and mobilizing their communities in support of fair and humane immigration reform. Franciscan Action Network is proud to be one of the sponsors and encourages all Franciscans and members of their ministries interested in humane immigration reform to participate in this historic event. Register now!
Workshops will include:
Framing the Debate: Messaging & Communications 101
Local & State Issues: Immigration Ordinances; Drivers’ Licenses
Federal Legislation: the Future and Promise of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Raids, Detention, & Worker Justice
Lobbying Your Representatives 101
The Summit will also include break-out sessions by state and by faith for advocates to meet each other and strategize about what can be done to educate and mobilize their communities.
For more information or to register visit the Summit web page.
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