Division To Dialogue: Immigration, Deportation & Due Process

The rights and realities of immigration, deportation and due process.

A true dialogue on perception, nuance, and impacts.

A friendly, highly interactive gathering about immigration rules—due process (the fair steps everyone should get) and deportation (also called removal proceedings). We’ll learn a conversation tool, review the basics in simple terms and realistic ways to help locally.

Joining us in leading this engagement is Hector Hinojosa, community leader and former president of LULAC SW Washington. Other special guest will be announced soon.

Why it matters:
Fair process protects dignity, reduces confusion, and strengthens trust—whether you’re a neighbor, teacher, parent, faith/community leader, or someone who just wants the facts without the noise.

What we’ll do

• Cultivate some tools on how we perceive and communicate
  Practical approaches to cultivate calm, even in the midst of a dysfunctional situation.

• Understand the basics—simply.
  Notice • Voice (a chance to be heard) • Neutral decision-maker, plus how immigration proceedings differ from criminal court.

• Work with safe, composite scenarios.
  No personal testimonies; privacy-first practice.

• Turn ideas into action.
  A short “Action Marketplace” to match offers/needs and pick one next step.

Who should come

Neighbors and families • Students and educators • Faith and civic leaders • Service providers • Curious skeptics • Policy wonks who appreciate plain language.
No prior knowledge needed. Come as you are.

Our approach (safety & respect)

• Privacy-first: We use composite/public examples—sharing personal stories may be shared, only if one is compelled to do so.

• Education, not legal advice: We explain processes and point to reputable resources.

• Dialogue norms: Listen to understand • Speak from experience • Be curious • Keep confidences.