Immigration
From the introduction: “In response to the re-election of Trump and expected increasing attacks on immigrant communities, we have developed this live toolkit to help guide and support the work of organizations and individuals looking to fight detention expansion, support people in detention and fight deportations. Organizations and individuals should assess their capacity and determine…
From the Introduction: “On January 28, 2025, the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (the Center) held a training on 4th Amendment Rights for Organizations to help empower advocates and organizations that support and work alongside immigrants so they can better protect themselves throughout the fight ahead. By shoring up best practices and preparation…
On February 12, 2025, the Gault Center hosted a youth defense and immigration round table, an opportunity for youth defense advocates and immigration experts to share information and advice on how to navigate the current landscape of immigration actions against youth and families. This tip sheet compiles the advice and resources that were shared during…
The Gault Center released a virtual appearance checklist to guide youth defenders through key considerations before seeking a virtual appearance of their client as a youth defense strategy. In recognition that there may be unique circumstances in which a young person may feel safer or more comfortable waiving their physical presence in court, this resource…
From the introduction: “This is a moment to organize, educate, and mobilize. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or an advocate, you have a role to play in protecting all students. This action kit is designed to equip educators, parents, and community leaders with the knowledge, resources, and strategies to safeguard immigrant students from the…
From the introduction: “This Article proceeds in three parts. Part I describes how federal courts have interpreted potential sources of substantive immigration detention law and why some have produced, through their decisions, lawlessness for immigrants facing poor conditions of confinement. I focus on three areas: substantive due process, statutory immigration law interpretation, and the enforcement…
From the abstract: “This Article frames the experience of traffic stops for noncitizens as a form of “slow deportation.” It describes how the use of traffic stops to police noncitizens extends the system of racialized social control to immigrant communities with the effect of surveilling both race and status. It surveys scholarship across disciplines, racial…
From the opinion: “As a minor, petitioner B.R. had multiple run-ins with the law and accumulated a lengthy juvenile court record with the State of California—a record that states he was born in Mexico. B.R. soon came to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), which suspected he was not lawfully present in…
Know Your Rights flyers from KIND, in English and Spanish.
Walletcards from KIND, in English and Spanish, describing youth’s basic rights when encountering police or immigration officials.
Family preparedness plan from Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), available in both English and Spanish.
From the introduction: “On January 29, 2025, President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act (LRA), Pub. L. 119-1, 139 Stat. 3, into law. The LRA undermines due process and will disproportionately target immigrant communities of color for detention and deportation. The law expands no-bond detention for certain noncitizens in immigration proceedings, and it also purports…
In this letter to school officials, the ACLU of Ohio provides guidance in response to the revocation of the “sensitive locations” policy that had previously limited immigration enforcement at schools. The letter provides guidance regarding procedures schools should have in place if immigration agents take enforcement action at schools, the collection of information regarding students’…
From the introduction: “This advisory takes you through the various stages of removal proceedings to provide an overview of the process. It also explains key terms that may be relevant to your noncitizen clients.”
A redacted, one-page instructional document outlining steps for staff to take if ICE arrives at a law clinic.
These flyers, created by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), provide guidance on immigrants’ rights in English and Spanish for several scenarios: at the border/airports, in your car, in police custody/jail, in your home, in immigration detention, in public spaces, in removal proceedings, and at work.
An review of the six amendments made to the Immigration and Nationality Act made by the Laken Riley Act.
