Immigration Myths & Facts

October 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Join Wells Democracy in Action for a panel discussion about Immigration on Wednesday, October 22 at the Wells Public Library.

Panel Members:

Jenny Beverly, Immigration Lawyer and former Immigration Judge

Max Brooks, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union Maine

Lisa Parisio, Policy Director, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

The panel will provide expert insights into current US immigration policy, processes and practices, as well as updates and facts concerning immigrants in our communities. Ample time will be devoted to questions and comments from those present.

If conflicting media reports and daily headlines are leaving you confused, upset and looking for answers regarding the current US immigration system, ICE enforcement policies and practices, the international right to asylum, challenges when seeking legal entry to the US, the impact of immigrants’ presence in our communities, the right to due process, and more.