County of Santa Clara to Hold Press Conference and Vigil Regarding Federal Administration’s Efforts to Deport Vietnam War Refugee-Immigrants
Members of the Public Invited to Participate
WHAT: The County of Santa Clara Office of Immigrant Relations will hold a press conference followed by a candlelit vigil regarding the federal administration’s efforts to detain and deport Vietnam War refugee-immigrants.
WHO:
Supervisor Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, District 3
Legal service providers
Santa Clara Office of Immigrant Relations
Community organizations and leaders
Directly impacted Vietnamese community members
WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday, December 20, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
County of Government Center | 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose CA 95110
Press Conference: Breezeway through Entrance A
Vigil: James P McEntee Plaza (outside Entrance A)
WHY:
The County of Santa Clara has the second largest population of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam. The County of Santa Clara recognizes that the federal administration’s effort to deport Vietnam War refugee-immigrants will separate families and hurt communities. The County welcomes all immigrants and will continue to monitor reports of the administration’s move to renegotiate the 2008 Repatriation Agreement (MOU). Several representatives from various organizations that provide deportation relief efforts will share the podium with community leaders who are directly affected by the federal administration’s deportation efforts.
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About the County of Santa Clara, California
The County of Santa Clara government serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of 1.9 million residents in Santa Clara County, the sixth largest county in California. With a $7 billion budget, more than 70 agencies/departments and 20,000 employees, the County of Santa Clara plans for the needs of a dynamic community, offers quality services, and promotes a healthy, safe and prosperous community for all. The County provides essential services including public health and environmental protection, medical services through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, parks, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and scores of other services, particularly for those members of our community in the greatest need.
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Media Contact: Carolyn Lê, Office of Immigrant Relations, (408) 299-6414; 299-6817.
Posted: December 19, 2018