West Hartford/East Hartford Panel To Address Immigration Rights At Forum

HARTFORD, CT — With President Donald Trump's federal ICE agents still rounding up immigrants and taking them away, a local forum this week will address an issue prominent nationally.

A regional panel on civil liberties and immigration protections is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, at the UConn School of Law in Hartford, bringing together legal advocates and law enforcement leaders to discuss the impact of state and federal policies on local communities.

The event will take place at Starr Hall, 55 Elizabeth St., Hartford.

Registration and refreshments begin at 6 p.m., followed by the panel from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The “Know Your Rights” discussion, hosted in partnership with the Town of West Hartford and City of East Hartford, will focus on immigration law, human rights, and public safety, with particular attention to Connecticut’s Trust Act and its role in shaping interactions between local police and federal immigration authorities.

Organizers said the panel will include representatives from groups such as the ACLU of Connecticut and IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, as well as local law enforcement leadership.

Participants are expected to address how immigration policies affect residents and outline legal protections available to immigrant communities.

The discussion will be moderated by Don Bell of the Constitution Project, who will guide a conversation to provide practical information on constitutional rights, legal resources, and institutional responsibilities for safeguarding civil liberties.

According to event organizers, the panel is intended to foster informed dialogue and strengthen community understanding of rights-based approaches to immigration and public policy.

For more information and to register for the event, click on this link.