BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The first of three "Know Your Rights" community town halls was held Tuesday in Lamont in the wake of week-long immigration enforcement operations in Kern County. Attendees packed the room to learn more about what to do when it comes to immigration status and interacting with federal officials, such as ICE and border patrol agents. Experts say those without lawful immigration status, especially those with criminal arrests or convictions, as well as those with prior orders for removal, are at-risk of arrest or detention. Immigration enforcement operations taking place in Bakersfield area, local officials say The town hall also emphasized that there are different federal groups when it comes to immigration. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), is different from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, (ICE), though both are part of the Department of Homeland Security. The panel or lawyers also shared that in light of heightened operations in Kern County this week, folks should remember that regardless of immigration status, they have specific rights. The second town hall takes place today at the Friendship House Community Centerlocated at 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Bakersfield. The third town hall is scheduled for Thursday at the Bakersfield College Delano Campus located at 1450 Timmons Ave., Room DST109.