Rep. Bobby Scott to Host Immigration Know-Your-Rights Panel

The event aims to inform the public on recognizing abusive tactics from ICE agents.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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U.S. Representative Bobby Scott and Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi are hosting a public panel this week to outline constitutional rights when interacting with federal immigration authorities. The event, which will feature local attorney Rebecca Winn, comes amid a surge of ICE agents across the nation and follows the recent deaths of two Minneapolis residents during encounters with federal agents.

Why it matters

The panel is intended to help educate the public on how to identify and respond to potential abuses by ICE agents, as concerns grow over the federal government's increased immigration enforcement efforts and the tragic outcomes of some recent interactions between residents and federal agents.

The details

The Know-Your-Rights panel will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the Peninsula Community College Workforce Development Center in Hampton, Virginia. The event is open to the public and aims to inform attendees on their constitutional rights when dealing with ICE agents.

  • The panel is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The players

Bobby Scott

A U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district and the organizer of the Know-Your-Rights panel.

Ramin Fatehi

The Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney who will be participating in the panel discussion.

Rebecca Winn

A local attorney who will be joining the panel to provide legal expertise.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This panel highlights the growing concerns in the community about the need to educate the public on their rights when interacting with federal immigration authorities, especially in light of recent incidents involving ICE agents and tragic outcomes.