Immigration
ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
UURISE is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2007 to empower immigrants and refugees in the U.S. by offering direct legal services, particularly to those who have few resources to obtain legal assistance.
When you’re undocumented, you face a lot of discrimination, and that creates a lot of fear. United We Dream transforms that fear into finding your voice. They empower people to develop their leadership, their organizing skills, and to develop their own campaigns to fight for justice and dignity for immigrants and all people. This is achieved through immigrant youth-led campaigns at the local, state, and federal level.
United We Dream is committed to providing the community with reliable information and useful tools. Here, you’ll find a resource hub with blogs, toolkits, reports, education, trainings, and much more.
Notifica gives immigrants a help button that alerts key contacts if an encounter with law enforcement is about to take place. Alerts are designed to inform family members, legal advocates, and other contacts that the sender may have been detained by deportation agents.
The Houston Immigrants’ Rights Hotline provides callers with timely and accurate information about immigration laws. The hotline will also provide referrals to legal services providers and attorneys.
Call 1-833-HOU-IMMI (1-833-468-4664)
WAISN’s ICE reporting hotline as well as a text-message alert system. Hotline number: 1-844-724-3737 (1-844-RAID-REP) text “JOIN” to 253-201-2833
Everyone in the U.S. has certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of your immigration status. You can’t always control whether you will come in contact with immigration or law enforcement. It is important to know and practice these scenarios so that you and your friends, family, and colleagues are prepared for any situation. Understanding what your fundamental rights are and how to use them will help you advocate for yourself and respond appropriately if you encounter the police or immigration enforcement.
In response to the ongoing threat of ICE’s mass raid and deportation operations, IDP has compiled all of our Know Your Rights resources in one easily accessible place.
AILA provides Know Your Rights handouts for several scenarios: ICE worksite raids (for employers), ICE home visits, and ICE public stops.
Know Your Rights: Preparing For ICE Raids And Other Immigration Enforcement Actions explains the rights, legal options, and safety plans for immigrants.
Looking for immigration legal help, guidance on your rights, or preparing for the end of status? Here are some resources to get started.
What you need to know about the rights of immigrants and the threat of deportation.