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Rights and Protections for Harm Reduction Programs and Clients in an Increasingly Hostile Environment

by Amy Lieberman, Ashleigh Dennis, Corey Davis and Michael Abrams

Overview

December 18, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. CT

Harm reduction programs and clients face ongoing threats from law enforcement in many areas of the country. Additionally, programs and clients increasingly fear action by federal immigration officers. This webinar will provide an overview of relevant laws, including the legal rights that apply to individuals and organizations, together with suggestions for maximizing the safety of harm reduction program clients, staff, and volunteers.

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By attending this webinar, you will:

  • obtain an overview of constitutional rights in the context of harm reduction programs
  • learn about law governing federal drug paraphernalia and drug possession, together with a broad overview of state drug laws
  • obtain practical suggestions for reducing risks related to law enforcement activity, including proactive actions to reduce risk and actions to take during and after law enforcement encounters

Presenters:

  • Corey Davis, J.D., M.S.P.H., Director, Harm Reduction, Network for Public Health Law
  • Amy Lieberman, J.D., Deputy Director, Harm Reduction, Network for Public Health Law
  • Ashleigh Dennis, J.D., Senior Attorney, Harm Reduction, Network for Public Health Law
  • Michael Abrams, J.D., Senior Attorney, Harm Reduction, Network for Public Health Law
  • Kellen Russoniello, J.D., M.P.H., Director of Public Health, Drug Policy Alliance
  • Jeannette Zanipatin, J.D., Director of Policy and Advocacy, Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights