Immigration Resources & Information
Know Your Rights
ACLU Know Your Rights: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) provides downloadable materials that educate immigrants on their rights when interacting with law enforcement, ICE, or other authorities. The resource is available in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of people. For more details, visit https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Know Your Rights Infographics. Set of infographics in 16 languages explaining who is at risk of ICE arrest, what to do if ICE enters your home, and how ICE lies to people. For more details, visit the Immigration Defense Project KYR Webpage.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Community Resources Page offers a variety of downloadable tools designed to simplify immigration law for both experienced advocates and community members directly impacted by immigration issues.
Living in Limbo: A Guide to Understanding Your Rights, Benefits, and Obligations When You Have No Immigration Status. This comprehensive guide is designed to help individuals without immigration status understand their rights, access available benefits, and navigate legal obligations. It provides essential information on employment, healthcare, education, and protections against deportation.
Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas – All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
Family Safety Planning
The Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan is a comprehensive guide designed to help immigrant families prepare for potential immigration-related emergencies, such as detention or deportation. It provides practical, easy-to-follow steps for families to ensure they are ready to navigate the legal system, protect their rights, and stay connected in times of crisis. For more information or to access the full preparedness plan, you can visit the ILRC website at https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan
Legal Services
The National Immigration Legal Services Directory is an online tool that helps immigrants find free or low-cost legal assistance from trusted organizations across the U.S.
Asista is a network of attorneys and advocates across the nation working at the intersection of immigration and gender-based violence.
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Advocacy
ICE Out of California is a campaign that advocates for limiting ICE’s involvement in California, promoting policies that protect immigrant communities from deportation and detention.
General Information
California Immigrant Policy Center SB 54. Clarifies how the CA “Sanctuary State” law, SB 54, protects immigrants.
Información en Español
Las familias deben estar preparadas para emergencias. Sin importar su estatus migratorio, es clave proteger a sus hijos, finanzas y patrimonio.
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