Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Contact: Kelsey Cowger, kelsey@progressva.org, 434-484-2795
For Comment: press@vacir.com
PRESS ADVISORY: Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights To Hold Press Conference on Session Priorities
Richmond, Virginia—The Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR) will host a press conference to outline its session priorities and provide context for its priority legislation. The press conference will feature remarks from subject matter experts and leaders of organizations that serve impacted communities.
WHO:
Hosts: Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR)
Speakers:
End ICE Agreements
- Mary Bauer Executive Director, ACLU of Virginia
- Dr. Charles Turner. Executive Director, Virginia Muslim Civic League
- Ryan Durazo, Supervising Immigration Attorney, Ayuda
Voting Rights
- Vicki Fishman, Advocacy Director, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater
Education
- Carol Bauer, President, Virginia Education Association
- Zuraya Tapia-Hadly, Executive Director, Dream Project
Reproductive Freedom
- Khenia Haro-Perez, State Director, Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice
Fair Share Tax
- Freddy Mejia, Policy Director, The Commonwealth Institute
Workers’ Rights
- Manuel Gago Silcox, Co-Director at Worker Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center
- Altagracia Kubinyi, Organizer, Domestic Workers Alliance
Paid Family Leave
- Allison Gilbreath, Sr. Policy and Programs Director, Voices for Virginia’s Children
Tenant Rights
- Danielle Menla, Organizer, African Communities Together
- Christie Marra, Director of Housing Advocacy, Virginia Poverty Law Center
Immigrant Youth
- Abbey Phillips, Director of Policy, Legal Aid Justice Center
Closing Remarks
- Speaker
WHAT: A press conference to discuss the session priorities of the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR)
WHERE: House Briefing Room, General Assembly Building, 201 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
WHEN: January 15, 2026, 10:20 AM EST