June 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Indivisible Baldwin County began as a way for local residents to come together and speak out on issues impacting their community by organizing rallies and public demonstrations across the county, including the “No Kings” protests. The group felt it was important for local residents to have a dissenting voice, under the philosophy that “silence is compliance.”
Meanwhile, the immigrant community has suffered greatly amid increased ICE enforcement, and Baldwin County has been among the hardest-hit areas in the nation, with more than 3,000 individuals being detained, arrested, or deported since January of last year.
As a result, Indivisible has become increasingly focused on supporting immigrants and their families within the community. The organization monitors ICE activity in the county, collects donations for mutual aid and support to impacted families, and offers assistance to those choosing to self-deport.
Scott McNair will talk about how Indivisible supports the community and will discuss practical ways that others can get involved and help.
Scott McNair is a member of Indivisible Baldwin County, a grassroots organization dedicated to resisting authoritarianism and giving local citizens a voice. A key focus of the organization has been providing mutual aid and support to members of the immigrant community affected by increased ICE enforcement during recent years.