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How can you
aid & support immigrant
families?
Supporting and protecting immigrant families requires a combination of community action, legal resources, and policy advocacy.
Here are some key ways to help:
1. Know & Share Legal Rights
1. Know & Share Legal Rights
Educate immigrant families about their rights, such as the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney if confronted by immigration officials.
Distribute “Know Your Rights” materials in multiple languages from trusted organizations like the ACLU or the National Immigration Law Center.
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2. Help with Legal Resources
2. Help with Legal Resources
Connect immigrants with reputable immigration attorneys and nonprofit legal aid organizations like the ACLU, RAICES, or the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
Support community-based groups that offer pro bono legal services and assistance with asylum, DACA renewals, or work permits.
3. Create Safe Community Networks
3. Create Safe Community Networks
Establish rapid response networks to alert families of ICE activity and provide emergency support.
Work with local churches, schools, and businesses to create safe spaces where immigrants can seek protection and aid.
Advocate for sanctuary policies in schools, cities, and states to limit local law enforcement cooperation with ICE.
4. Financial & Housing Assistance
4. Financial & Housing Assistance
Support mutual aid networks and organizations that provide food, housing, and employment assistance for families affected by deportation.
5. Advocate for Policy Change
5. Advocate for Policy Change
Push for immigration reform and policies that protect DACA recipients, asylum seekers, and undocumented workers.
Call representatives, sign petitions, and participate in demonstrations advocating for humane immigration policies.
6. Be a Source of Emotional & Social Support
6. Be a Source of Emotional & Social Support
Offer mentorship, language assistance, and emotional support to immigrant families navigating fear and uncertainty.
Encourage schools and workplaces to adopt anti-discrimination protections and mental health resources for immigrants.
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