We knew the consequences of this election. We knew what this would mean to communities and how destabilizing it would be for neighborhoods, for families, for women, for children, for fathers who just want to provide for their families. We’ve been preparing for it.
It’s why I have been working with community organizations, activists, and concerned community members to go up and down my district distributing “know your rights” information and talking to everyday people about how we can keep our communities safe. One man, the moment he saw me, pulled out his employment authorization card to prove to me that he had documentation. I said, “You don't have to do that. That's exactly why I'm here. I want you to know that you have the right to remain silent. You don’t have to open the door, and these are your rights”.
