Resources
Real information for real situations. These resources are provided for educational purposes.
Important Notice
This is not legal advice. Every situation is different. The information here is for general education only. If you or someone you know is facing immigration issues, please consult with a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative. Many organizations listed below offer free or low-cost consultations.
Know Your Rights
Understanding your constitutional rights is the first step. These guides explain what rights you have during encounters with law enforcement and immigration officials.
ACLU Know Your Rights: Immigrants' Rights
Comprehensive guide covering your rights during encounters with immigration officers, at airports, at work, and at home.
National Immigration Law Center: Know Your Rights
Resources on rights at work, access to services, and what to do if you're stopped by immigration agents.
United We Dream: Deportation Defense
Guides on preparing for immigration enforcement, family preparedness planning, and community defense.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Red Cards
Printable cards in multiple languages asserting your constitutional rights if approached by immigration agents.
Hotlines & Rapid Response
Emergency contacts and reporting lines for immigration-related situations.
National Immigrant Family Unity Hotline
United We Dream's hotline for reporting raids and getting connected to local rapid response networks.
ICE Detention Reporting Hotline
Report immigration detention or find a detained family member.
National Immigration Legal Services Hotline
Catholic Charities immigration legal assistance line (available in many cities).
Find Legal Help
Directories to find immigration attorneys and accredited representatives in your area. Many offer free consultations or sliding-scale fees.
Immigration Advocates Network Legal Services Directory
Search for free or low-cost immigration legal services in your area.
CLINIC Legal Services Directory
Catholic Legal Immigration Network directory of accredited representatives and attorneys.
American Immigration Lawyers Association: Find a Lawyer
Search for immigration attorneys by location and practice area.
DOJ Accredited Representatives
Official list of DOJ-accredited representatives who can provide immigration legal services.
Additional Organizations
Organizations providing advocacy, education, and support services.
Informed Immigrant
Curated, verified information and resources for immigrants and those who serve them.
National Immigrant Justice Center
Provides legal services and policy advocacy for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
American Friends Service Committee: Immigrant Rights
Community education, legal support referrals, and immigrant rights advocacy.
Family Preparedness
Organizations recommend having a plan in place. Consider:
- Keeping important documents in a secure, accessible place
- Having emergency contacts memorized or written down
- Designating a trusted person to care for children if needed
- Knowing your rights and how to assert them calmly
- Having a family communication plan
For detailed preparedness guides, visit United We Dream's Deportation Defense resources.