As human rights violations and brutality from ICE agents escalate across the nation, it is ever more crucial that we, as a community, stand together to protect immigrant and refugee communities, prioritize safety for families, help reduce fear and advocate against harmful policies and mandated agreements with ICE.
Community safety resources
Explore these multilingual resources for guidance on staying safe, interacting with ICE, legal/advocate support, and more:
- Immigrant Defense Project: “Know Your Rights” flyers and information in both English and Spanish to help inform and protect immigrant communities.
Immigrant Defense Project - USA Hello: A multilingual guide to staying informed and safe. It includes regular updates, immigration program changes, “Know your rights” toolkits and how to get help:
2026 Immigration Guide | USAHello
- National Immigration Law Center (NILC) offers a multilingual guide on what to do if you or a loved one is approached, arrested or detained by immigration enforcement:
How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest and What to Do if Arrested or Detained by Immigration - International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) provides helpful explainers and info for refugees to help keep families informed and safe in multiple languages:
I live in the US and I have refugee status. What should I know?
advocacy & awareness resources
Building a welcoming, compassionate future means standing together today; supporting each other for a stronger tomorrow. Stand in solidarity by spreading awareness, contacting your elected officials and staying informed on immigration policy updates. Check out these resources:
- CWS Daily State of Play – Regular updates each weekday on the current state of U.S. refugee and immigration policies, court rulings and advocacy
- Migration Policy Institute – Immigration data, articles and policy explainers
- American Immigration Council – Policy updates, analysis, and immigration data by state
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Templates and guides to contact elected federal representatives; “Know Your Rights” resources
- U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) – Policy and advocacy updates
- Cultural Atlas – Educational resource to expand cultural awareness of different global populations and countries
- 5 Calls.org – Guidance on advocating for refugees and immigrants by contacting your elected officials in Congress as well as example scripts to use when calling about reinstating the refugee program and other immigration policy issues