09/17/2026
By Leslie Wong
The UMass President’s Office is hosting an upcoming “Know Your Rights” webinar with Susan Church, J.D., chief operating officer for the Office for Refugees and Immigrants for the commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is the eighth “Know Your Rights” webinar.
The webinar will expand on Church’s previous presentations and offer current examples of how immigration enforcement activities may unfold in practice. Participants will receive an overview of the laws and procedures that govern enforcement actions, including when officials must present a warrant or identification, the circumstances under which a vehicle may be stopped, and ways community members can support immigrants and families during potential encounters with authorities.
All interested UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Please note: Registration is required, and a UMass email address must be provided. You only need to register for one session; content will be the same.
Webinar sessions
Session 1: Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register for Session 1
Session 2: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register for Session 2
Please submit questions on the registration page.
Susan Church brings more than 25 years of experience advocating for immigrant rights and advancing equity in Massachusetts. The information and responses provided during the webinar are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Attendees are encouraged to seek their own legal counsel regarding specific legal matters.