Immigration enforcement sparks grassroots response in the Adirondacks

Immigration enforcement sparks grassroots response in the Adirondacks

On a weeknight in November, one-half dozen Lake Placid residents gathered in a dimly lit basement conference room in St. Eustace Episcopal Church. “Know Your Rights” flyers lay scattered across the table as Keela Grimmette called the meeting to order. It was a weekly gathering of Lake Placid Immigrant Allies, a small, volunteer-run group that has taken shape as immigration enforcement has become more visible across the North Country. Since Presi…