In the diverse and vibrant city of Corona, CA, countless families live in fear of unexpected encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. I have witnessed firsthand the heartbreaking consequences of these interactions—the sudden deportations of friends and neighbors, often based on nothing more than racial profiling. This unjust targeting of Latino residents not only tears families apart but also instills a pervasive fear within our community.

Our community deserves to know and assert their rights. It is crucial for everyone, regardless of their immigration status, to be informed about their legal protections and how to defend themselves against potentially unlawful ICE actions. Therefore, I am advocating for the establishment of free public bilingual "know your rights" workshops in Corona. These workshops will empower our community by providing vital information in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to essential knowledge.

By implementing these workshops, we can protect our community from the harms of racial profiling and the unwarranted actions of ICE. In recent years, statistics have shown an alarming increase in deportations based solely on ethnicity profiling. It is imperative that we counteract this with education and awareness, promoting a more just approach in dealing with immigration issues.

These workshops can be held monthly at community centers and schools, utilizing local legal experts and immigrant rights advocates who are already part of our community fabric. Volunteer efforts, local government support, and partnerships with organizations like the ACLU and local law schools can make this initiative not only feasible but highly effective.

I urge you to join me in this effort to safeguard the civil rights of our community members by signing this petition. Together, we can stand up against injustice and ensure that Corona becomes a city that truly protects and serves all of its residents equally.