She said the CNMI government will be held liable for anything that it implements contrary to the federalization law.
In the consultation meeting at the American Memorial Park Visitor Center, she encouraged nonresident workers to coordinate with her office if they are being harmed, harassed and abused, causing them to lose employment.
Brown said her office knows some attorneys who can assist in preparing and filing complaints against the CNMI government.
She reiterated that the parole-in-place status can be granted to foreign nationals in the CNMI without umbrella permit or whose work permits have expired before the new visa categories are available to them under federal immigration law.
Ronnie Doca, United Workers Movement chairman, said the forum was attended by over 130 guest workers and businesspersons.
After the gathering, guest workers, including members of Dekada and the Human Dignity Movement, agreed to meet again to tackle more issues that will help them express their views.
They plan to conduct regular consultations among guest workers, including businesspersons; “intensify” their information dissemination program; and conduct more rallies or peaceful marches.
Rabby Syed, United Workers Movement president, said they also want to address the concerns of nonresident workers with immediate relatives in the CNMI.
