District Attorney Larry Krasner to Announce Creation of New Position to Focus on Immigrant Rights

Larry is committed to strengthening our city’s sanctuary status in the name of justice and public safety.

Contact: Ben Waxman, 215–686–8711, benjamin.waxman@phila.gov

What: DA Larry Krasner will hold a press conference to announce the creation of a new position within the District Attorney’s Office that will focus on protecting the rights of immigrations interacting with the criminal justice system. The position is modeled after a similar effort pioneered by the Brooklyn DA’s Office in New York City.

Who:
Larry Krasner, District Attorney of Philadelphia
Newly Appointed Immigration Counsel for District Attorney’s Office
Immigration Attorney’s from Brooklyn DA’s Office
Immigrant Advocates & Activists

When: Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 11:30 a.m.

Where:
Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
3 South Penn Square, Mezzanine Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107