SEATTLE (Diya TV) — Rep. Pramila Jayapal will host a nationwide virtual training session on immigration justice on December 14. The event, titled the Immigration Justice Resistance Lab, is open to participants across the country.
Jayapal, a top Democrat on the House Immigration Subcommittee and former immigrant rights organizer, said the training will empower communities to defend immigrant rights and take action against federal immigration enforcement.
“We have the power to stop ICE from terrorizing our communities!” Jayapal wrote on X, announcing the session. The event is designed for anyone concerned about immigration policy and enforcement in the United States.
The Resistance Lab training will cover the history of the U.S. immigration system. It will also outline how current administration policies affect immigrant communities. According to organizers, the session will focus on what it describes as “aggressive, supercharged attacks” on immigrants and the potential escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
Jayapal will guide participants through strategies for defending their rights. Attendees will learn how to respond using nonviolent action. The training will also explore ways to organize and support immigrant communities locally.
The session will feature interactive discussions and exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. Organizers emphasize practical steps that individuals and groups can take to support immigrants.
Jayapal’s team encourages supporters to host local watch gatherings during the main virtual session.
The Resistance Lab series examines how nonviolent movements respond to leaders who act in authoritarian ways. The training offers tools and tactics tailored to the current political climate. Organizers say dozens of training sessions will occur simultaneously across the country, connecting communities nationwide in coordinated action.
Attendees will learn how to engage in organized, nonviolent movements with a focus on protecting immigrant rights. The training emphasizes the importance of community solidarity and collective action. By participating, people can gain practical knowledge on advocating for policy change, monitoring ICE activity, and supporting vulnerable populations.
Jayapal’s approach draws on her years of experience as an immigration activist. She stresses that ordinary citizens can have a direct impact on policy and enforcement practices. “Empowering communities with knowledge and action is key,” Jayapal said.
The virtual training is open to anyone interested in immigration justice. People can register online through the Pramila for Congress website. Those who cannot attend the virtual session in person are encouraged to join via local watch gatherings.
