Citizens and immigrants shared personal stories of how federal immigration enforcement has impacted them. These accounts were collected through a series of public gatherings. People who have been detained or seen the inside of detention centers spoke out. Some chose to remain anonymous, while others spoke publicly.

The goal of these gatherings is to document the effects of the federal crackdown. Further details about the hearings and their findings are available.

Advocates organized these events as a way to gather information and raise awareness about the issue.