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Councilwoman Velázquez Urged Bushwick Immigrants to Know Their Rights at Recent Immigration Forum

The Council Woman held an immigrants right forum last weekend alongside local police and immigration lawyers.

By Angely Mercado

Aug. 10, 2018 · 4 min read

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Councilwoman Velázquez Urged Bushwick Immigrants to Know Their Rights at Recent Immigration Forum

The Council Woman held an immigrants right forum last weekend alongside local police and immigration lawyers.

Angely Mercado August 10, 2018Aug 10, 2018 · 4 min read

Councilwoman Nydia Velázquez held an immigration rights forum last Sunday at the Saint Brigid’s Catholic academy in Bushwick.

The auditorium seats were filled with immigrants and family members of all ages to hear about their rights and the resources available…

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