Mid March 2026 FLPIR Newsletter
Immigrant Rights Sundays: Know Your Rights Now Workshop
Things have been changing so fast on the ground, it's time for a new Know Your Rights Now Workshop. We've gathered our experts to tell you what's happening now: How is ICE operating? What did we learn from Minnesota? What can you do to safely support immigrants?
We are very fortunate to have Marisa Almor as our presenter for this event. Marisa has given dozens of workshops in the Bay Area, training thousands of immigrants and allies on how to protect our community.
The workshop will be held on March 22, from 2 - 4 p.m. at La Pena Cultural Center. See you there!
Show up:
Upcoming events and marches
Oakland No Kings March
Saturday, March 28, 1- 3 p.m.
Sign up to support the march as a Indivisible East Bay volunteer.
San Francisco No Kings March
Saturday, March 28
11:30 a.m.: Gather at Embarcadero Plaza – Bring flags, wear costumes, make noise!
12 p.m.: March to Civic Center Plaza
2 p.m.: Rally at Civic Center Plaza and tabling fair at neighboring Fulton Plaza
La Peña Community Chorus Presents: ¡SIN FRONTERAS!
A Benefit Concert for Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
Art Without Borders: Supporting Immigrant Families Through Art
May 31, 2:00 - 5:00 pm. La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
Invitation to Artists: FLPIR is sponsoring a one-day print, collage, and photography exhibition and sale to raise money for the Multicultural Institute, an immigrant advocacy and support organization in Berkeley. The event will include a reception and live music. We are inviting artists to donate works to be included in this show. 100% of the proceeds of works sold will be donated to the Multicultural Institute. The deadline to respond is April 17.
For more details about this exhibition and how to submit works, please contact lisa@lisakokin.com. For more information about the Multicultural Institute, go to www.mionline.org.
Get involved: Ongoing actions
Time sensitive: Say NO to Flock surveillance in Berkeley
Tell our city council members that we oppose expanding the Flock contract and want them to prioritize community trust, civil liberties, and compliance with California’s privacy protections. Flock’s poor track record with data privacy has allowed ICE to access local data to target immigrants.
Contact your city council representative before the vote on March 24. DISTRICTS 1, 5, and 6 ARE HIGH PRIORITY because these council members are on the Public Safety subcommittee.
Look up your representative and find phone and email scripts at Indivisible East Bay.
Volunteer
Here are some of the ways you can volunteer:
Volunteer to Support Immigrants with Asylum, Pretermission Responses, and Habeas Corpus
Give out red “Know Your Rights” cards & yellow “Rapid Response Network” cards
Adopt a Day-Laborer Corner
Support Local Businesses: Canvass with KYR Toolkit
Observe Immigration Court Proceedings with SF Court Watch
Observe hearings to help assure due process rights in the courtroom are respected. A minimum commitment of 4 daytime hours, once per month is required.
To sign up and receive training, email immcourt@gmail.com.
Join the North Star Network
Become a counselor in training for immigrants seeking to go to Canada through the North Star Network. Weekly trainings & mentoring are offered by immigration lawyers and Quaker counselors.
For more information, contact: CollaborativeAction@proton.me