America—and New Jersey—are experiencing a moment of transition, one that may profoundly change our country for years to come. And those changes will have a unique impact on all New Jerseyans, especially those of color. On April 16, 2025, local residents, leading experts and policymakers gathered for a panel to discuss immigration, and the impact of new federal policies governing deportation and naturalization.

This panel discusses immigration, and the impact of new federal policies governing deportation and naturalization

Panelists include:

• Nedia Morsy, Director of Make the Road New Jersey
• Amy Torres, Executive Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice
• Amber Reed, Co-Executive Director of AAPI New Jersey
• Ami Kachalia, Campaign Strategist at the American Civil Liberties Union

Resources 

• New Jersey Working Families 
• AAPI New Jersey 
• ACLU New Jersey 
• League of Women Voters of New Jersey 
• Make the Road New Jersey 
• New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice 
• New Jersey Institute for Social Justice