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Know Your Rights Block Walk

Fri, May 23

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Whether you’ve canvassed before or this is your first time, your support can offer real comfort, connection, and power to those who need it most right now. Will you join us in walking alongside our neighbors?

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Know Your Rights Block Walk
Know Your Rights Block Walk

Time & Location

May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – May 24, 2025, 5:05 PM

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About the event

In early May, nearly 200 people were impacted by a coordinated ICE operation in Nashville, carried out with the help of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Families were torn apart. Communities were shaken. And now, fear is spreading across immigrant neighborhoods throughout Tennessee, including here in Memphis.

At a time when so many are feeling targeted and alone, we have a chance to show up with care and action. That’s why different organizations are coming together to canvas neighborhoods across Memphis, especially those with large immigrant populations.

We’ll be walking door to door to share “Know Your Rights” flyers, emergency prep resources, and information on what to do if someone is caught in an immigration raid or held in detention. We’re also offering rapid response contacts and support networks that can make all the difference in a moment of crisis.

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