Oregon Historical Society

“All of Us”: A Symposium on Immigration and Civil Rights

 

September 27, 2025; doors open at 9:30 am

Both sessions will be located at the First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park; visit The Yasui Family: An American Story exhibition at OHS between or after the sessions.

The “All of Us” public symposium, part of the Yasui Program Series, offers historical and legal context to debates about immigration and civil rights, focusing on the Alien Enemies Act and Oregon’s sanctuary law. Speakers include legal scholars, historians, and advocates with firsthand experience.

Package Name Amount Quantity Subtotal
Morning Session (10am–12:15pm) $0.00

Peggy Nagae and Dan Tichenor will discuss the history of the Alien Enemies Act.
Afternoon Session (2pm–4pm) $0.00

Tina Ching, Fay Stetz-Waters, and Danny Santos will discuss the history of Oregon’s sanctuary law.
$0.00