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Farmville Today
By the People, for the People
Charlottesville Hosts Free Training on Responding to ICE Activity
Event aims to educate community on rights and legal actions when witnessing immigration enforcement.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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In response to growing concerns over federal immigration enforcement in Virginia, local organizations Indivisible Charlottesville and Keep Going Together are hosting a free community training event on Wednesday, February 25th. The training will focus on nonviolent legal actions that community members can take if they witness ICE activity, including learning their rights, how to identify and verify ICE agents, and how to safely and legally record arrests.
Why it matters
This training comes amid a backdrop of intensifying ICE activity throughout Virginia, with over 6,600 arrests reported in the state from 2025 to 2026. The event aligns with recent efforts by Charlottesville City Council and the Virginia state government to limit ICE's enforcement tactics and partnerships with local law enforcement.
The details
The free training event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25th, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville. Attendees will learn their rights, how to correctly identify and verify ICE agents, and how to safely and legally record arrests. Childcare will be available, and carpooling is strongly encouraged due to limited parking.
- The training event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The players
Indivisible Charlottesville
A local organization hosting the free training event on responding to ICE activity.
Keep Going Together
A local organization co-hosting the free training event on responding to ICE activity.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville
The venue hosting the free training event on responding to ICE activity.
The takeaway
This training event highlights the proactive steps Charlottesville community organizations are taking to empower residents with knowledge of their rights and legal options when encountering ICE activity, as the region grapples with increasing federal immigration enforcement.
