Join an autonomous action against Disney’s Captain America at its premiere today 2/11 at 5pm! The latest Captain America film features anti-Palestinian character Ruth Bat-Seraph aka Sabra, who first appeared in the 80s as an Israeli Mossad operative. After backlash, Marvel made superficial revisions but said they would not remove her. Sabra is also portrayed by Israeli government propaganda spokesperson and volunteer IOF soldier Shira Haas, only making the character’s racist history worse. Tell Disney, we no longer want a Hollywood that normalizes Israeli war crimes!
From our @wizard_bisan1 💔 | Gaza updates ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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From our @wizard_bisan1 💔 | Gaza updates ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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The first Entertainment Labor For Palestine fundraising and solidarity events of 2025 were a huge success thanks to ALL who attended our screenings of the Oscar short-listed FROM GROUND ZERO at Jackson Market. Fabulous location, incredible food and Community and a POWERFUL FILM FROM FILMMAKERS ON THE GROUND IN GAZA. These kinds of events not only support in actionable ways but serve to support our hearts and minds. Each night shared together in community was so deeply moving and the funds raised will directly help those in Gaza. Over 3 nights we raised $5162. $1500 went to the filmmakers and the remaining $3662 will go to LUBA mutual aid to help people in Gaza w transport, towards the purchase of an electric wheelchair and towards the building of a preschool. A huge THANK YOU to Watermelon Pictures for enabling this event, Jackson Market for the incredible space, Emily & Dina for the delicious meal, the addl food donation from Dama Grill , our Palestinian brother for sharing with us*, and Fatima, The Knafeh Queen herself for the out of this world Knafeh. If you haven’t seen FROM GROUND ZERO it’s available now On Demand and is a MUST WATCH. *If you’d like to help his family in Gaza, please DM us for info. COMING UP: Please join us Friday Feb 28th for TASTE OF SUMUD celebrating Solidarity and Supporting food sovereignty in GAZA and Indigenous-led fire recovery here in LA. Tickets are going fast and are available in the EL4P bio and bit.ly/tasteofsumud If you are unable to join us on the 28th please consider donating a ticket or any amount towards this event If you are interested in joining Entertainment Labor For Palestine please go to the link in our bio. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you again soon. In solidarity, Entertainment Labor For Palestine
Join SASGM4C/ Entertainment Labor for Palestine in collaboration with the beautiful Jackson Market in Culver City to watch this groundbreaking film together in community and raise money to support Palestinian filmmakers and also Palestinian families on the ground in Gaza via the NGO LUBA. Thurs 1/30 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dessert $20 Friday 1/31 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dessert $20 Sunday 2/16 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dinner $30 per person PLEASE RSVP to [email protected] with your preferred screening date, number of tickets and to receive payment QR Code Each screening will be capped at 60 tickets
Join SASGM4C/ Entertainment Labor for Palestine in collaboration with the beautiful Jackson Market in Culver City to watch this groundbreaking film together in community and raise money to support Palestinian filmmakers and also Palestinian families on the ground in Gaza via the NGO LUBA. Thurs 1/30 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dessert $20 Friday 1/31 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dessert $20 Sunday 2/16 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dinner $30 per person PLEASE RSVP to [email protected] with your preferred screening date, number of tickets and to receive payment QR Code Each screening will be capped at 60 tickets
Join SASGM4C/ Entertainment Labor for Palestine in collaboration with the beautiful Jackson Market in Culver City to watch this groundbreaking film together in community and raise money to support Palestinian filmmakers and also Palestinian families on the ground in Gaza via the NGO LUBA. Thurs 1/30 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dessert $20 Friday 1/31 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dessert $20 Sunday 2/16 6pm Screening/Palestinian Dinner $30 per person PLEASE RSVP to [email protected] with your preferred screening date, number of tickets and to receive payment QR Code Each screening will be capped at 60 tickets
Join chefs Reem Assil Diep Tran for a Viet-Pali feast celebrating solidarity and supporting food sovereignty in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA. We’ll be raising funds for: Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity Tongva Fire Recovery. From Los Angeles to Palestine – we will rebuild. 🎟️ GET TIX at bit.ly/TASTEOFSUMUD, or use the QR Code on final slide. Friday, February 28 · 6 – 10pm PST. Doors at 6pm Featuring sweets by Proof, drinks by Queer Aperitivo & Roni Selects, DJ sets by T-Kay, Mahiishaa, & more, arts & action with grassroots culture partners. {GF, Vegan, Halal Options Available} Presented by: REEM’S CALIFORNIA • BANH CHUNG COLLECTIVE • QUEER APERITIVO • HOSPITALITY FOR HUMANITY • THE SOLIDARITY INDEX • 18 MILLION RISING • MEZTLI PROJECTS • WATERMELON PICTURES • ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE ~ As Oscars weekend starts — in the face of fires & fascism — a coalition of entertainment, hospitality & grassroots groups invites Los Angeles to gather in celebration of solidarity and our collective power to rebuild and resist. We gather to celebrate and – To support queer/women led cultural collaborations rooted in creativity & sustainability. To savor cultural reclamation & the refusal of erasure. To surge solidarity with Palestine & Indigenous justice struggles everywhere. ~ “There are millions of Palestinian refugees all over – so when we think about our food sovereignty it’s about cultural preservation in the places that we’re in, and that’s inevitably interconnected with the other people and struggles in the places that we’re in. We’re part of an ecosystem, and there’s an opportunity there to not just interlink our struggles – but interlink our resistance with other Indigenous communities.” – Reem Assil ~ SUMUD – ARABIC: صمود, ROMANIZED: ṢUMŪD. Meaning “Steadfastness” or “Steadfast Perseverance”
Join chefs Reem Assil Diep Tran for a Viet-Pali feast celebrating solidarity and supporting food sovereignty in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA. We’ll be raising funds for: Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity Tongva Fire Recovery. From Los Angeles to Palestine – we will rebuild. 🎟️ GET TIX at bit.ly/TASTEOFSUMUD, or use the QR Code on final slide. Friday, February 28 · 6 – 10pm PST. Doors at 6pm Featuring sweets by Proof, drinks by Queer Aperitivo & Roni Selects, DJ sets by T-Kay, Mahiishaa, & more, arts & action with grassroots culture partners. {GF, Vegan, Halal Options Available} Presented by: REEM’S CALIFORNIA • BANH CHUNG COLLECTIVE • QUEER APERITIVO • HOSPITALITY FOR HUMANITY • THE SOLIDARITY INDEX • 18 MILLION RISING • MEZTLI PROJECTS • WATERMELON PICTURES • ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE ~ As Oscars weekend starts — in the face of fires & fascism — a coalition of entertainment, hospitality & grassroots groups invites Los Angeles to gather in celebration of solidarity and our collective power to rebuild and resist. We gather to celebrate and – To support queer/women led cultural collaborations rooted in creativity & sustainability. To savor cultural reclamation & the refusal of erasure. To surge solidarity with Palestine & Indigenous justice struggles everywhere. ~ “There are millions of Palestinian refugees all over – so when we think about our food sovereignty it’s about cultural preservation in the places that we’re in, and that’s inevitably interconnected with the other people and struggles in the places that we’re in. We’re part of an ecosystem, and there’s an opportunity there to not just interlink our struggles – but interlink our resistance with other Indigenous communities.” – Reem Assil ~ SUMUD – ARABIC: صمود, ROMANIZED: ṢUMŪD. Meaning “Steadfastness” or “Steadfast Perseverance”
Join chefs Reem Assil Diep Tran for a Viet-Pali feast celebrating solidarity and supporting food sovereignty in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA. We’ll be raising funds for: Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity Tongva Fire Recovery. From Los Angeles to Palestine – we will rebuild. 🎟️ GET TIX at bit.ly/TASTEOFSUMUD, or use the QR Code on final slide. Friday, February 28 · 6 – 10pm PST. Doors at 6pm Featuring sweets by Proof, drinks by Queer Aperitivo & Roni Selects, DJ sets by T-Kay, Mahiishaa, & more, arts & action with grassroots culture partners. {GF, Vegan, Halal Options Available} Presented by: REEM’S CALIFORNIA • BANH CHUNG COLLECTIVE • QUEER APERITIVO • HOSPITALITY FOR HUMANITY • THE SOLIDARITY INDEX • 18 MILLION RISING • MEZTLI PROJECTS • WATERMELON PICTURES • ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE ~ As Oscars weekend starts — in the face of fires & fascism — a coalition of entertainment, hospitality & grassroots groups invites Los Angeles to gather in celebration of solidarity and our collective power to rebuild and resist. We gather to celebrate and – To support queer/women led cultural collaborations rooted in creativity & sustainability. To savor cultural reclamation & the refusal of erasure. To surge solidarity with Palestine & Indigenous justice struggles everywhere. ~ “There are millions of Palestinian refugees all over – so when we think about our food sovereignty it’s about cultural preservation in the places that we’re in, and that’s inevitably interconnected with the other people and struggles in the places that we’re in. We’re part of an ecosystem, and there’s an opportunity there to not just interlink our struggles – but interlink our resistance with other Indigenous communities.” – Reem Assil ~ SUMUD – ARABIC: صمود, ROMANIZED: ṢUMŪD. Meaning “Steadfastness” or “Steadfast Perseverance”
Join chefs Reem Assil Diep Tran for a Viet-Pali feast celebrating solidarity and supporting food sovereignty in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA. We’ll be raising funds for: Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity Tongva Fire Recovery. From Los Angeles to Palestine – we will rebuild. 🎟️ GET TIX at bit.ly/TASTEOFSUMUD, or use the QR Code on final slide. Friday, February 28 · 6 – 10pm PST. Doors at 6pm Featuring sweets by Proof, drinks by Queer Aperitivo & Roni Selects, DJ sets by T-Kay, Mahiishaa, & more, arts & action with grassroots culture partners. {GF, Vegan, Halal Options Available} Presented by: REEM’S CALIFORNIA • BANH CHUNG COLLECTIVE • QUEER APERITIVO • HOSPITALITY FOR HUMANITY • THE SOLIDARITY INDEX • 18 MILLION RISING • MEZTLI PROJECTS • WATERMELON PICTURES • ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE ~ As Oscars weekend starts — in the face of fires & fascism — a coalition of entertainment, hospitality & grassroots groups invites Los Angeles to gather in celebration of solidarity and our collective power to rebuild and resist. We gather to celebrate and – To support queer/women led cultural collaborations rooted in creativity & sustainability. To savor cultural reclamation & the refusal of erasure. To surge solidarity with Palestine & Indigenous justice struggles everywhere. ~ “There are millions of Palestinian refugees all over – so when we think about our food sovereignty it’s about cultural preservation in the places that we’re in, and that’s inevitably interconnected with the other people and struggles in the places that we’re in. We’re part of an ecosystem, and there’s an opportunity there to not just interlink our struggles – but interlink our resistance with other Indigenous communities.” – Reem Assil ~ SUMUD – ARABIC: صمود, ROMANIZED: ṢUMŪD. Meaning “Steadfastness” or “Steadfast Perseverance”
Join chefs Reem Assil Diep Tran for a Viet-Pali feast celebrating solidarity and supporting food sovereignty in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA. We’ll be raising funds for: Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity Tongva Fire Recovery. From Los Angeles to Palestine – we will rebuild. 🎟️ GET TIX at bit.ly/TASTEOFSUMUD, or use the QR Code on final slide. Friday, February 28 · 6 – 10pm PST. Doors at 6pm Featuring sweets by Proof, drinks by Queer Aperitivo & Roni Selects, DJ sets by T-Kay, Mahiishaa, & more, arts & action with grassroots culture partners. {GF, Vegan, Halal Options Available} Presented by: REEM’S CALIFORNIA • BANH CHUNG COLLECTIVE • QUEER APERITIVO • HOSPITALITY FOR HUMANITY • THE SOLIDARITY INDEX • 18 MILLION RISING • MEZTLI PROJECTS • WATERMELON PICTURES • ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE ~ As Oscars weekend starts — in the face of fires & fascism — a coalition of entertainment, hospitality & grassroots groups invites Los Angeles to gather in celebration of solidarity and our collective power to rebuild and resist. We gather to celebrate and – To support queer/women led cultural collaborations rooted in creativity & sustainability. To savor cultural reclamation & the refusal of erasure. To surge solidarity with Palestine & Indigenous justice struggles everywhere. ~ “There are millions of Palestinian refugees all over – so when we think about our food sovereignty it’s about cultural preservation in the places that we’re in, and that’s inevitably interconnected with the other people and struggles in the places that we’re in. We’re part of an ecosystem, and there’s an opportunity there to not just interlink our struggles – but interlink our resistance with other Indigenous communities.” – Reem Assil ~ SUMUD – ARABIC: صمود, ROMANIZED: ṢUMŪD. Meaning “Steadfastness” or “Steadfast Perseverance”
Join chefs Reem Assil Diep Tran for a Viet-Pali feast celebrating solidarity and supporting food sovereignty in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA. We’ll be raising funds for: Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity Tongva Fire Recovery. From Los Angeles to Palestine – we will rebuild. 🎟️ GET TIX at bit.ly/TASTEOFSUMUD, or use the QR Code on final slide. Friday, February 28 · 6 – 10pm PST. Doors at 6pm Featuring sweets by Proof, drinks by Queer Aperitivo & Roni Selects, DJ sets by T-Kay, Mahiishaa, & more, arts & action with grassroots culture partners. {GF, Vegan, Halal Options Available} Presented by: REEM’S CALIFORNIA • BANH CHUNG COLLECTIVE • QUEER APERITIVO • HOSPITALITY FOR HUMANITY • THE SOLIDARITY INDEX • 18 MILLION RISING • MEZTLI PROJECTS • WATERMELON PICTURES • ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE ~ As Oscars weekend starts — in the face of fires & fascism — a coalition of entertainment, hospitality & grassroots groups invites Los Angeles to gather in celebration of solidarity and our collective power to rebuild and resist. We gather to celebrate and – To support queer/women led cultural collaborations rooted in creativity & sustainability. To savor cultural reclamation & the refusal of erasure. To surge solidarity with Palestine & Indigenous justice struggles everywhere. ~ “There are millions of Palestinian refugees all over – so when we think about our food sovereignty it’s about cultural preservation in the places that we’re in, and that’s inevitably interconnected with the other people and struggles in the places that we’re in. We’re part of an ecosystem, and there’s an opportunity there to not just interlink our struggles – but interlink our resistance with other Indigenous communities.” – Reem Assil ~ SUMUD – ARABIC: صمود, ROMANIZED: ṢUMŪD. Meaning “Steadfastness” or “Steadfast Perseverance”
📣 ONE NIGHT ONLY! 2.28 🌴 Los Angeles, do NOT miss this extremely special evening with acclaimed chefs @reemscalifornia and @diepette #thegreenolivecatering renowned dessert artists @proofbakeryla and @knafehqueens — for “a Viet-Pali feast” benefiting food sovereignty work in Gaza Indigenous-led fire recovery in LA DRINKS BY @queeraperitivonyc @roni_selects DJ SETS BY @tttkay @mahiishaaa @zamadube @discostan 🎟 GET TIX at Bit.Ly/TasteOfSumud (link in bio) or use the QR Code on final slide FRIDAY, FEB 28 6 – 10 pm PST (doors @ 6) GF, Vegan, Halal options available This celebration of solidarity is brought to you by: @reemscalifornia @banhchungcollective @hospitality4pal @thesolidarityindex @18millionrising @watermelonpictures @meztliprojects @entertainmentlabor4palestine @dublab @discostan 🎶 You’ll leave nourished on every level from this life-affirming evening that raises funds for life-saving work 🖤 💸 Proceeds will support @gazamutualaidsolidarity Tongva fire recovery / reclamation work “We’re doing this to send a loud message to our friends (and foes) that we will not be divided and that we are our best asset to rebuild our spaces and communities each time more beautiful and connected than they were before. This is a reclamation of our cultures and a refusal to be erased “ – Reem Assil From LOS ANGELES to PALESTINE – we will rebuild! 🍉
SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire is now ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE. As our mission expands beyond ceasefire, our coalitions build together to fight fascism here at home and abroad, and our membership grows to include ever more diverse laborers – we know our work has just begun and our organizing power is more vital than ever. 🚨Want to GET INVOLVED with EL4P? Go to bit.ly/JOINEL4P or use the QR code on final slide. We welcome all entertainment media workers, performers, journalists broadcasters, union non-union, in front of or behind the camera. Join us as we work to transform our industry and our guilds. Join us as we build labor solidarity and cultural power to defeat empire and protect our communities in the belly of the beast. Storytelling is solidarity. Art is protest. Journalism isn’t a crime. Labor rights are human rights. Our struggles are all connected. An injury to one is an injury to all. @entertainmentlabor4palestine is a member of the Labor for Palestine National Network
SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire is now ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE. As our mission expands beyond ceasefire, our coalitions build together to fight fascism here at home and abroad, and our membership grows to include ever more diverse laborers – we know our work has just begun and our organizing power is more vital than ever. 🚨Want to GET INVOLVED with EL4P? Go to bit.ly/JOINEL4P or use the QR code on final slide. We welcome all entertainment media workers, performers, journalists broadcasters, union non-union, in front of or behind the camera. Join us as we work to transform our industry and our guilds. Join us as we build labor solidarity and cultural power to defeat empire and protect our communities in the belly of the beast. Storytelling is solidarity. Art is protest. Journalism isn’t a crime. Labor rights are human rights. Our struggles are all connected. An injury to one is an injury to all. @entertainmentlabor4palestine is a member of the Labor for Palestine National Network
SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire is now ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE. As our mission expands beyond ceasefire, our coalitions build together to fight fascism here at home and abroad, and our membership grows to include ever more diverse laborers – we know our work has just begun and our organizing power is more vital than ever. 🚨Want to GET INVOLVED with EL4P? Go to bit.ly/JOINEL4P or use the QR code on final slide. We welcome all entertainment media workers, performers, journalists broadcasters, union non-union, in front of or behind the camera. Join us as we work to transform our industry and our guilds. Join us as we build labor solidarity and cultural power to defeat empire and protect our communities in the belly of the beast. Storytelling is solidarity. Art is protest. Journalism isn’t a crime. Labor rights are human rights. Our struggles are all connected. An injury to one is an injury to all. @entertainmentlabor4palestine is a member of the Labor for Palestine National Network
SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire is now ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE. As our mission expands beyond ceasefire, our coalitions build together to fight fascism here at home and abroad, and our membership grows to include ever more diverse laborers – we know our work has just begun and our organizing power is more vital than ever. 🚨Want to GET INVOLVED with EL4P? Go to bit.ly/JOINEL4P or use the QR code on final slide. We welcome all entertainment media workers, performers, journalists broadcasters, union non-union, in front of or behind the camera. Join us as we work to transform our industry and our guilds. Join us as we build labor solidarity and cultural power to defeat empire and protect our communities in the belly of the beast. Storytelling is solidarity. Art is protest. Journalism isn’t a crime. Labor rights are human rights. Our struggles are all connected. An injury to one is an injury to all. @entertainmentlabor4palestine is a member of the Labor for Palestine National Network
SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire is now ENTERTAINMENT LABOR FOR PALESTINE. As our mission expands beyond ceasefire, our coalitions build together to fight fascism here at home and abroad, and our membership grows to include ever more diverse laborers – we know our work has just begun and our organizing power is more vital than ever. 🚨Want to GET INVOLVED with EL4P? Go to bit.ly/JOINEL4P or use the QR code on final slide. We welcome all entertainment media workers, performers, journalists broadcasters, union non-union, in front of or behind the camera. Join us as we work to transform our industry and our guilds. Join us as we build labor solidarity and cultural power to defeat empire and protect our communities in the belly of the beast. Storytelling is solidarity. Art is protest. Journalism isn’t a crime. Labor rights are human rights. Our struggles are all connected. An injury to one is an injury to all. @entertainmentlabor4palestine is a member of the Labor for Palestine National Network
Burbank friends and Union members – please help spread the word. With the amount of dangerous anti-immigrant rhetoric and the ever increasing ICE raids, now is the time to stand up for our neighbors and demand their safety. Please show up for the undocumented community and ask Burbank City Council to make Burbank a sanctuary city. Please speak at city hall on Tuesday, January 28th, or call / email your support. If speaking in person, please plan to arrive by 5:30 pm for general comment cards. ✍🏻SWIPE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDANCE ON NEXT SLIDES. (🎨 artwork by @lilistrations ) __________________________________________ A statement from BUSD: Dear Burbank Unified School District Community, Given the recent news that the Trump administration has removed the sensitive locations policy, the Burbank Unified School District wants to reiterate our commitment to ensuring all our students, regardless of immigration status, have access to a safe and secure learning environment. The sensitive locations policy prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in places such as schools, churches, and hospitals. It is important to note that this policy change does not change our student’s constitutional rights to education or overrule state constitutional protections. No student should have to come to school in fear, and no parent should fear for their child’s safety. Our students have a constitutional right to be educated in an accepting, safe environment, regardless of immigration status. No student will be denied enrollment in BUSD due to their or their family’s immigration status. Information was recently sent to the BUSD community outlining their rights under the law. The district will print a declaration card that any student can carry that outlines their rights, including their right not to answer any questions. The card can be handed to the authorities if approached. However, this should not be necessary at any of our schools as we will not allow Immigration agents on any of our sites. **STATEMENT CONTINUED IN COMMENTS**
Burbank friends and Union members – please help spread the word. With the amount of dangerous anti-immigrant rhetoric and the ever increasing ICE raids, now is the time to stand up for our neighbors and demand their safety. Please show up for the undocumented community and ask Burbank City Council to make Burbank a sanctuary city. Please speak at city hall on Tuesday, January 28th, or call / email your support. If speaking in person, please plan to arrive by 5:30 pm for general comment cards. ✍🏻SWIPE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDANCE ON NEXT SLIDES. (🎨 artwork by @lilistrations ) __________________________________________ A statement from BUSD: Dear Burbank Unified School District Community, Given the recent news that the Trump administration has removed the sensitive locations policy, the Burbank Unified School District wants to reiterate our commitment to ensuring all our students, regardless of immigration status, have access to a safe and secure learning environment. The sensitive locations policy prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in places such as schools, churches, and hospitals. It is important to note that this policy change does not change our student’s constitutional rights to education or overrule state constitutional protections. No student should have to come to school in fear, and no parent should fear for their child’s safety. Our students have a constitutional right to be educated in an accepting, safe environment, regardless of immigration status. No student will be denied enrollment in BUSD due to their or their family’s immigration status. Information was recently sent to the BUSD community outlining their rights under the law. The district will print a declaration card that any student can carry that outlines their rights, including their right not to answer any questions. The card can be handed to the authorities if approached. However, this should not be necessary at any of our schools as we will not allow Immigration agents on any of our sites. **STATEMENT CONTINUED IN COMMENTS**
Burbank friends and Union members – please help spread the word. With the amount of dangerous anti-immigrant rhetoric and the ever increasing ICE raids, now is the time to stand up for our neighbors and demand their safety. Please show up for the undocumented community and ask Burbank City Council to make Burbank a sanctuary city. Please speak at city hall on Tuesday, January 28th, or call / email your support. If speaking in person, please plan to arrive by 5:30 pm for general comment cards. ✍🏻SWIPE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDANCE ON NEXT SLIDES. (🎨 artwork by @lilistrations ) __________________________________________ A statement from BUSD: Dear Burbank Unified School District Community, Given the recent news that the Trump administration has removed the sensitive locations policy, the Burbank Unified School District wants to reiterate our commitment to ensuring all our students, regardless of immigration status, have access to a safe and secure learning environment. The sensitive locations policy prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in places such as schools, churches, and hospitals. It is important to note that this policy change does not change our student’s constitutional rights to education or overrule state constitutional protections. No student should have to come to school in fear, and no parent should fear for their child’s safety. Our students have a constitutional right to be educated in an accepting, safe environment, regardless of immigration status. No student will be denied enrollment in BUSD due to their or their family’s immigration status. Information was recently sent to the BUSD community outlining their rights under the law. The district will print a declaration card that any student can carry that outlines their rights, including their right not to answer any questions. The card can be handed to the authorities if approached. However, this should not be necessary at any of our schools as we will not allow Immigration agents on any of our sites. **STATEMENT CONTINUED IN COMMENTS**
