Previous Episode | Main Page | Next Episode Eddy Arias remembers the night he was pulled over by the Houston Texas police. It was first time he had ever interacted with law enforcement since he’d moved to the U.S. from Mexico as a child. He still remembers every moment. When Eddy realized he’d been racially profiled, he stood up for … Read more »
Disponible aquí en español. If you are a lawful permanent resident (“green card” holder) and have ever been arrested – regardless of the outcome of the case – it is important to seek legal advice BEFORE submitting an application for citizenship. Applying could put you at risk of deportation or you could be denied because of your criminal history. IDP has … Read more »
Dismantle, Don’t Expand: The 1996 Immigration Laws by the Immigrant Rights Clinic at NYU School of Law and Immigrant Justice Network: May 2017 — The last major revisions to U.S. immigration laws were made in 1996 under President Clinton. Shorthanded as the “‘96 Laws,” the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) and the Illegal Immigration Reform & Immigrant Responsibility … Read more »
On May 4, 2017, the Harvard Law School’s Fair Punishment Project, the Immigrant Defense Project, and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center released a report “The Promise of Sanctuary Cities and the Need for Criminal Justice Reforms in An Era of Mass Deportation.” The report urges city leaders who want to protect immigrants to act swiftly to end harmful criminal justice … Read more »
Si tú o un ser querido está en riesgo de deportación, es importante crear un plan de emergencia que incluya lo siguiente. Organiza tus documentos personales. Mantén tus documentos originales personales y de identidad en un sitio seguro. Saca copias y guárdalas donde alguien de tu confianza pueda acceder a ellas si te llegan a detener. Recopila todos tus documentos … Read more »
Download IDP resource “Practical Tips for Defenders on ICE at Courts,” IDP’s free guide, updated in July 2019, gives practical suggestions for supporting clients if ICE agents show up to detain them in court. For years, Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) received periodic but infrequent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining unsuspecting people appearing in local Criminal Courts. However, … Read more »
IDP conducts Train-the-Trainer Workshops to prepare advocates, organizers, and allies to give Know-Your-Rights presentations to clients and community members. Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kemi Bello ([email protected]) | Michael Velarde ([email protected]) We Must End the Normalization of Mass Criminalization Immigrant Justice Network responds to President Trump’s regressive immigration executive orders Statement by Alisa Wellek (Immigrant Defense Project),Angie Junck (Immigrant Legal Resource Center), and Paromita Shah (National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild) on behalf of the Immigrant Justice Network … Read more »
This webinar has ended, but click here to access a recording and sample materials! How to Give a Know Your Rights Presentation for Immigrants Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 2 pm – 4 pm ET This webinar is intended to prepare advocates, organizers, and allies to give Know-Your-Rights presentations to clients and community members. The training will cover topics such as … Read more »
Toolkit to Help Prepare Communities for Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Thurs., Jan. 12, 2017 — Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) and Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) announce the online release of our new Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests: A Toolkit to Prepare and Protect Our Communities and web page compiling the latest efforts to uphold the rights of immigrants … Read more »
Our allies at the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) have put together this great FAQ on Lundy Khoy’s case.Q: How can I take action to keep Lundy in the United States? A: Call (202-456-1111) or email (https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact) the White House and ask that the President use his power of Presidential pardon before he leaves office to keep Lundy Khoy in the … Read more »
Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests, the product of IDP’s and CCR’s collective work against ICE arrests under Bush and Obama, serves as the first comprehensive guide and organizing resource to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to criminalize communities and deport millions of people. (Updated in July 2019) Read Toolkit Forward (updated March 15, 2021) Appendix A … Read more »
Download IDP & CCR’s ICE Raids Toolkit Appendices Only Enter your email address for a free PDF of the appendices of IDP and CCR’s Toolkit, “Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests.”
Download IDP & CCR’s ICE Raids Toolkit without Appendices (44 pages) Enter your email address for a free PDF of IDP and CCR’s Toolkit, “Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests” without the appendices.
Download IDP & CCR’s ICE Raids Toolkit w/o Appendices (57 pages) Enter your email address for a free PDF of IDP and CCR’s Toolkit, “Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests.”
This page will be continually expanded as new information comes in. Please check back regularly for updates. If you have resources to contribute or want change alerts, contact KYR[at]immdefense.org. Local, City, and State policies to protect immigrants from deportation: Fight for local policies to protect immigrants from deportation, including limiting ICE collaboration with law enforcement. See Local Options for Protecting … Read more »
It was 7 a.m. when they showed up at my door and took me away On May 8, 2014, I was one week away from completing my Master’s degree in Social Work. It was set to be one of the most joyous achievements of my life. That morning, my wife and I were busy with the hustle-and-bustle many parents know to … Read more »
Take a Deep Breath Dear friends, We are touched by all of you who have sent us donations today and reached out to become more involved in IDP’s critical work. We know this is a painful time for many of us across the country, but it is also a time to come together in action. It is clear that in … Read more »
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
We’re happy to announce that our New York Quick Reference Chart has been fully revised and is now available with updates, current as of July 2016. Read more »