General

United We Dream

The largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. Includes a powerful nonpartisan network is made up of over 100,000 immigrant youth and allies and 55 affiliate organizations in 26 states. United We Dream organizes and advocates for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status.

http://unitedwedream.org/

Considerations for LGBTQ Immigrants LGBTQ immigrants have the same rights under immigration law as all other non-citizens. However, there are some areas where LGBTQ immigrants might face unique challenges. This resource is an outline of some special considerations for LGBTQ immigrants https://www.ilrc.org/special-considerations-lgbtq-immigrants

Family Preparedness Plan

This packet will help people to create a Family Preparedness Plan, regardless of immigration status. However, because of the additional challenges immigrant and mixed status families face, we also have additional advice for immigrants. The document is available in both English & Spanish https://www.ilrc.org/family-preparedness-plan

Know your rights: What Immigrant Families Should Do Now

It’s important for everyone to know their rights if approached by an immigration (ICE) agent as well as how families can best prepare for something happening. This resource provides practical tips for things immigrant families can do now to prepare as well as information on rights everyone has in the United States, regardless of immigration status. Document available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. https://www.ilrc.org/know-your-rights-and-what-immigrant-families-should-do-now

Red Cards All

people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The Red Cards were created to help people assert their rights and defend themselves against constitutional violations. Knowing and asserting rights can make a huge difference in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Red cards provide critical information on how to assert these rights, along with an explanation to ICE agents that the individual is indeed asserting their rights.

https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards

Legal Representation For Asylum Seekers

http://www.immigrantjustice.org/services/asylum-seekers

Services for Detained Immigrants

The Detention Project provides legal orientation and representation to immigrant adults and children who are held by the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement in immigration detention. Detained immigrants call collect at (312) 263-0901 or use the pro bono platform and NIJC's 3-digit code, 565. All others call (312) 660-1370 or (773) 672-6599. http://www.immigrantjustice.org/services/detained-immigrants

National Immigration Justice Center

LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative

NIJC's LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative provides legal services to low-income immigrants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and those who are living with HIV. For information call (773) 672-6551 or email lgbtimmigrants@heartlandalliance.org

Legal Service for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

NIJC's legal staff can help children who entered the country as unaccompanied minors assess their options for immigration legal relief. For more information Call 773-672-6550 on Thursdays between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. Reform Immigration For America A group where you can sign up to support immigrants and refugees in your community. You will be connected to a local organization on the ground who will share ways that you can get involved in the work in your city. Join the group by Texting JUSTICE to 698-66! Or get more information by clicking on the the link below http://reformimmigrationforamerica.org/

Undocumented & Uninsured

A series of these tools to stay get information regarding health care for undocumented immigrants in the state of California and stay informed about health options, sign-up for Medi-Cal, find a local clinic, and spread the word about health for all, regardless of immigration status http://undocumentedanduninsured.org/

National Immigration Law Center (NILC) The National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants.

https://www.nilc.org/about-us/what_we_do/

Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF)

MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Often described as the “law firm of the Latino community”, MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.

http://www.maldef.org/

National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

NCLR is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. It is an institution committed to strengthening this great nation by promoting the advancement of Latino families.

http://www.nclr.org/

Women’s Refugee Commission

Report on groundbreaking research on threats to parental rights faced by parents who are detained and facing deportation. Also provides toolkit for families caught between the immigration and child welfare systems and those who assist them. https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/images/zdocs/parental_rights_report-final.pdf

Plan for immigrant parents to preventing family separation.

Available in English & Spanish

https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/rights/resources/1031-make-a-plan-migrant-parents-guide-topreventing-family-separation-english