Immigration-related Resources to Know
In a time of increased fear and immigration enforcement, it is important to plan, prepare, and stay informed of your rights. The most important thing to do is to find a reputable attorney for legal advice. You might also find the following resources helpful.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
- Know Your Rights cards are available at many agencies in physical form. You can also print your own, or screenshot the content of the card, from the Immigration Legal Resource Center page.
- For more detailed information on your rights in specific situations, refer to this Know Your Rights booklet by the Immigrant Defense Project. You can also refer to WeHaveRights.us for animated videos showing what to do in each situation.
IN CASE OF DETENTION
- You can call the Immigrant Defense Hotline by the Lawyers for Civil Rights for advice if you have questions about immigration enforcement and reports of immigration raids: 617-988-0606
- If you are detained, you can call PAIR at 617-742-9296
- If you need help looking for a loved one who is detained, you can call BIJAN at 617-396-7143
- You can visit locator.ice.gov to find where a loved one is being detained.
- ICE Hotline run by coalition of community orgs across the state; call to report an ICE sighting or to verify a rumor/sighting: 617-370-5023
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS
- For information on why family preparedness is important and how to get started, you can visit the Immigrant Defense Project’s page and read this packet from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
- Agencia Alpha can help your family create an emergency family plan in case a parent is detained. Call 617-522-6382 to ask for help with family preparedness.
- Family Justice Clinic can help families create emergency plans. Email familyjusticeclinic@law.harvard.edu to request help.
