**Descriptions of resources are taken directly from the source. RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS & FAMILIES 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/ RESOURCES FROM THE IMMIGRANT RESOURCE CENTER 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 SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION JUSTICE CENTER 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 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/ Immigration Law Center (NILC) The Immigration Law Center (NILC) is 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/ 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 LIST OF AGENCIES BY STATE COMPILED BY REFORM IMMIGRATION FOR AMERICA Alabama Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) Website: www.acij.net Arizona Promise Arizona (PAZ) Phone Number: (602) 288-3663 Website: www.promiseaz.org
Arkansas Arkansas United Community Coalition (AUCC) Phone Number: (479) 763-2822 Website: www.arkansascoalition.org California Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Phone Number: (213) 353-1333 Website: www.chirla.org California Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) Phone Number: (408) 453-3003 Website: www.siren-bayarea.org Colorado Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Phone Number: (303) 922-3344 Website: www.coloradoimmigrant.org Colorado Colorado People s Alliance (COPA) Phone Number: (303) 893-3500 Website: www.coloradopeoplesalliance.org Connecticut Junta for Progressive Action Phone Number: (203) 787-0191 Website: www.juntainc.org/en Florida Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) Phone Number: (305) 571-7254 Website: www.floridaimmigrant.org Georgia Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR) Phone Number: (770) 457-5232 Website: www.glahr.org Idaho Idaho Community Action Network (ICAN) Phone Number: (208) 385-9146 Website: www.idahocan.org Illinois Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Phone Number: (312) 332-7360 Website: www.icirr.org
Iowa Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (ICCI) Phone Number: (515) 282-0484 Website: www.iowacci.org Kansas Sunflower Community Action Phone Number: (316) 264-9972 Website: www.sunfloweract.org Maine Maine People s Alliance Phone Number: (207) 797-0967 Website: www.mainepeoplesalliance.org Maryland CASA de Maryland Phone Number: (301) 431-4185 Website: www.wearecasa.org Massachusetts Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) Phone Number: (617) 350-5480 Website: www.miracoalition.org Michigan Michigan United Phone Number: 1-877-507-7774 Website: www.miunited.org Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) Phone Number: (703) 256-2208 Website: www.nakasec.org People s Action Phone Number: (312) 243-3035 Website: www.peoplesaction.org American Immigration Immigration Council www.immigrationimpact.com American Immigration Lawyers Association Phone Number: (202) 507-7600 Website: www.aila.org Immigration Law Center Phone Number: (213) 639-3900 Website: www.nilc.org
Transgender Law Center Phone Number: (510) 587-9696 Website: www.transgenderlawcenter.org Church World Service (CWS) Legal Services Phone Number: 1.800.297.1516 Website: www.cwsglobal.org/our-work/refugees-and-immigrants/supporting-immigrants/legal-services/ United We Dream line to report any ICE activity in your city Phone Number: 1-844-363-1423 The Southern Poverty Law Center Report Hate Page Website: www.splcenter.org/reporthate Nebraska Nebraska Appleseed Phone Number: (402) 438-8853 Website: www.neappleseed.org Nevada Progressive Leadership Alliance for Nevada (PLAN) Phone Number: (702) 791-1965 Website: www.planevada.org New Hampshire New Hampshire Alliance for Immigrant Rights-(NHAIR-MIRA) Phone Number: (617) 350-5480 Website: www.miracoalition.org New Mexico Somos Un Pueblo Unido (SOMOS) Phone Number: (505) 424-7832 Website: www.somosunpueblounido.org New York The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) Phone Number: (212) 627-2227 Website: www.thenyic.org New York Make the Road NY (MRNY) Phone Number: (718) 418-7690 Website: www.maketheroadny.org New York Black Alliance for Just Immigration Phone Number: (347) 410-5312 Website: www.blackalliance.org
North Carolina Latin American Coalition (LAC) Phone Number: (704) 531-3848 Website: www.latinamericancoalition.org Oregon Causa Oregon (CAUSA) Phone Number: (503) 409-2473 Website: www.causaoregon.org Oregon Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN) Phone Number: (503) 982-0243 Website: www.pcun.org Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) Phone Number: (215) 832-0636 Website: www.paimmigrant.org Tennessee Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) Phone Number: (615) 833-0384 Website: www.tnimmigrant.org Texas Workers Defense Project Phone Number: (512) 966-8907 Website: www.workersdefense.org Texas Texas Organizing Project (TOP) Phone Number: (832) 582-0061 Website: www.organizetexas.org Utah Commuidades Unidas (CU) /Communities United Phone Number: (801) 487-4143 Website: www.cuutah.org Washington One America Phone Number: (206) 723-2203 Website: www.weareoneamerica.org Wisconsin Voces de la Frontera (VOCES) Phone Number: (414) 643-1620 Website: www.vdlf.org SIREN s Immigration on Q&A Hotline Spanish/English number: (408) 453-3017 Vietnamese/English number: (408) 453-3013
ICIRR s Call our family support hotline: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693) English, Spanish, Korean and Polish Services offered. CASA s Health is Life/Salued Es Vida Health Hotline: (301) 270-8432 Spanish and English Services offered.