Join Jefferson County Immigration Rights Advocates (JCIRA) and PTFF as we explore one aspect of the ongoing challenges facing U.S. immigrants through a film screening and discussion at the PTFF Balcony Theatre.
From Here/From There, released in 2024, is a commanding documentary co-production from Galewind Films and Latino Public Broadcasting presented as part of the PBS VOCES series. With major funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
When the Trump administration abruptly threatens to deport 700,000 fellow Dreamers - the charismatic attorney and DACA recipient Luis Cortes Romero fights back, co-piloting an A-Team of lawyers who takes their case all the way to the Supreme Court, making Luis the first undocumented immigrant to argue before the nation’s highest court. At this critical moment for immigrant rights and amid ongoing threats to DACA, From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá) is a timely documentary that underscores the urgent need for compassionate immigration reform.
Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) remains committed to building a supportive and safe community for immigrants to live and thrive.
Our mission is to support the rights of immigrants and their families. We give priority to those who live or work on the Olympic Peninsula and to immigrant detainees in Washington state.
Through our services, we:
Deliver access to free or low-cost legal aid.
Give emergency cash grants for living expenses like rent, food, school fees and more.
Offer support to families and assistance finding resources.
Stand witness to demonstrate our commitment.
Provide community education.
Present workshops on legal rights.
Advocate for local, state, and national immigrant issues.