Communities across the country are navigating increasing legal uncertainty related to immigration enforcement, deportation proceedings, and misinformation surrounding legal rights and protections.
In this webinar, NorCal Resist will share an overview of the programs they have launched to support the community’s legal needs, highlight challenges they've encountered, and offer
practical guidance for organizations interested in replicating these efforts within their own communities.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Learn about community-based strategies NorCal Resist has implemented to address legal issues and connect community members with legal support
2. Identify common challenges and lessons learned from implementing community legal support programs
3. Explore approaches for cross-organizational collaboration to strengthen coordination and expand community impact
Featured speaker
Giselle Garcia, J.D. (she/ella)
Programs Director, NorCal Resist
As the Programs Director at NorCal Resist, a mutual aid organization supporting immigrant communities across Northern California, Giselle helps lead the region’s immigration rapid response network, coordinating volunteers and community partners to monitor ICE activity, connect detained individuals with support services, and expand access to community-based legal assistance.