Blessed are the Peacemakers

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The event is a nonviolent, compassionate response to immigration in our time. Rooted in faith, guided by peace, and open to all. Opening remarks will be delivered by Mayor Malik Evans. Panelists include: Patrick Beath, Corporation Council, City of Rochester; Esma Nacakgedigi, Immigration attorney, Refugee Resettlement Services; Deputy Ray Ruiz, Community Liaison, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department; Jonathon Jones, Nonviolence Trainer, MK Ghandhi Institute for Nonviolence. The panel will be moderated by Sr. Barbara Moore. Learn more about Rochester as a Sanctuary City, the process required of immigrants to become permanent residents, First Amendment right to peaceful protest and deescalating violence. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please register here