Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsrUH6xkdLg

There’s a lot of noise right now around immigration—headlines about arrests, raids, and deportations seem to be everywhere. But what’s actually happening behind the scenes? How does immigration law work in practice, and how did we get to this point?

This informal small-group conversation is designed for people who want to better understand the legal landscape of immigration today. Led by local immigration attorney Laureen Anderson Stepanek of Katsivalis & Anderson Law, the session will focus on what’s really happening in immigration law—beyond the headlines, political narratives, or viral soundbites.

Rather than centering on action steps or advocacy, this is a space for learning. It’s a chance to dive into the legal and historical realities that shape what we’re seeing right now—how laws are applied, how enforcement works, and what the legal pathways (and roadblocks) look like for people navigating the system.

Laureen brings years of experience representing clients in removal proceedings, federal litigation, employment and family-based immigration, and more.