State Senator James Sanders Jr. hosted an immigrant rights forum on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Jamaica, bringing together legal experts, faith leaders, and community advocates to discuss the impact of shifting immigration policies on Southeast Queens.
Titled “Not a Sanctuary? What Should Our Community Do?” the event addressed concerns over the Trump administration’s immigration policies, particularly the rollback of protections for so-called “sensitive locations” such as churches, schools, and hospitals. Panelists warned that these changes have heightened fear and uncertainty within immigrant communities.
