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Dr. Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown professor and postdoctoral scholar on religion and peace processes in the Middle East and South Asia, is legally in the U.S. on a research scholar and professor visa. He is an Indian national who lives with his U.S. citizen wife and three children in Rosslyn, Virginia. When he arrived home on the evening of Monday, March 17 following a traditional Ramadan meal celebration, he was taken into custody by masked federal agents without being charged with or accused of any crime. In just over 72 hours, he was shuffled to multiple immigration detention centers, ultimately landing in Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, where he was detained until his release on bond on May 14.

You are cordially invited to a “Know Your Rights” event hosted by ACLU Virginia, featuring special guest Congressman Don Beyer. With the increased immigration enforcement activity in Northern Virginia, this training event is to learn best practices. Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Make sure you and your friends know your rights, how to exercise them, and how to prepare in case you or someone you know is detained. WHAT: Know Your Rights Training WHEN: Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 PM ET WHERE: On Zoom - RSVP HERE for the link! When we know our rights, we can defend them for ourselves and our neighbors. Let's get ready. RSVP NOW to register. Questions must be submitted in advance. Please do so through the registration link. Español Le invitamos a un evento de instrucción para que “Conozca Sus Derechos.” El evento está siendo organizado por la ACLU Virginia, con la participación del congresista Don Beyer. Con el aumento de operativos migratorios en el norte de Virginia, esta instrucción le ayudará a aprender las mejores prácticas. Independientemente de su estatus migratorio, tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Asegúrese de que usted y sus amigos conozcan sus derechos, cómo ejercerlos y cómo prepararse en caso de que usted o alguien que conoce sea detenido. QUÉ: Instrucción Para Que Conozca Sus Derechos CUÁNDO: Jueves, 18 de septiembre a las 6:30PM DÓNDE: Por Zoom - ¡Confirme su asistencia AQUÍ para recibir el enlace! Cuando conocemos nuestros derechos, podemos defenderlos nosotros mismos y a nuestros vecinos. ¡Prepárense! Confirme su asistencia AHORA. Las preguntas deben enviarse por adelantado. Por favor hágalo a través del enlace de registro.

“It's no surprise the judge ruled our case can move forward. Workplace discrimination against transgender people is against the law – no matter your religious beliefs,” said ACLU of Virginia Senior Transgender Rights Attorney Wyatt Rolla.

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