Braver Angels to meet March 26 in Ocala

The session will include a panel discussion about immigration enforcement.


The Marion County Public Library Headquarters is at 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette file photo]

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Posted March 24, 2026 | Staff report

Braver Angels is a national organization with a mission to strengthen democracy through civil discourse. The Ocala/Marion County Braver Angels alliance will meet at 5:15 p.m. March 26 at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters at 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

A panel will discuss constitutional issues related to immigration enforcement.

“The panel will have insights from judges, the prosecution and the defense; and both state and federal governments,” said alliance member Buddy Oswald.

The Marion County Braver Angels alliance encourages courageous citizenship by facilitating conversations across the political divide, he noted.

According to the Braver Angels website, the group envisions “an America where courageous citizenship is the honored norm, renewing civic culture and building trust across political differences.” The local group first hosted a Navigating Difficult Conversations workshop in mid-November 2025 and has since been meeting monthly.

“Mark your calendar for our meeting Thursday, April 16. We’ll have a forum on the impact immigration has on our community,” Oswald said.

To learn more, go to braverangels.org or email [email protected]

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