Immigration Defense Resources

Resource Links: All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. While plaintiff attorneys are not focused on immigration law, as the number of ICE raids grows, so too grow the chances of plaintiffs finding themselves detained by ICE forces. Below are a number of suggestions to support undocumented clients.

• The ILRC's red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights.
  • Link to red cards
  • Order red cards
• Your rights if stopped by ICE
• Your rights if ICE stops your vehicle
• Tips for undocumented families to be prepared in case of an emergency:
  • Family Preparedness Plan
  • Emergency Preparedness

Getting Involved: Additionally, there are roles for plaintiff attorneys to do pro bono work on behalf of immigration defense. Attorneys and legal staff of any kind are well-positioned for volunteer roles such as accompaniment, legal observation, and handling pro se asylum paperwork. To learn about opportunities, please reach out to your local immigration defense network and to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, https://www.chirla.org/. 

Finding an Attorney Near You: This information is provided as a community resource and is not legal advice. If you are in need of an attorney, please visit our searchable Attorney Directory.