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Immigration and seeking asylum can be overwhelming, whether you are going through it or caring for someone who is. This collection of resources is here to help you wade through the complex legal terminology, concepts, and processes to become better equipped as a client or neighbor.
Please note that immigration policy is changing rapidly, but we will do our best to ensure that these resources are up to date.
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FOR CLIENTS
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Rapid Response Toolkit for immigration emergencies, English and Spanish, 2025 prepared by the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)ACCESS ENGLISH RESOURCE 🡒
OBTENER RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL 🡒
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Virginia Rapid Response Network Hotline for urgent situations encountering ICE855-AYUDAR1 (855-298-3271)
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We Have Rights / Tenemos Derechos
Animated videos in multiple languages explaining what to do when interacting with Immigration & Customs EnforcementACCESS ENGLISH RESOURCE 🡒
OBTENER RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL 🡒
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Immigrant Defense Project, 2021, multiple languages
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Know Your Rights Flyers for different situations, 2025, multiple languages
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A Guide to Your Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement, 2017, multiple languages
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center(ILRC), 2017, multiple languages
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"Red Cards"
Order cards or download printables from ILRC to help people assert their rights, multiple languages
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How to locate individuals in ICE custody -
Creating a family-preparedness plan: Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), 2024, English/Spanish (Please note that some of the information in this toolkit applies only to families in California.)
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Guidance on Immigration Issues (National Education Association)
The second Trump Administration will have a large impact on immigration policies affecting students, schools, and communities. Here's what you need to know to prepare. -
Our team answers commonly asked questions in these short videos.
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The Immigration Policy Tracking Project (IPTP) is maintained by maintained by Stanford Law School. It compiles and indexes all identifiable Trump 1.0 and 2.0 immigration policies with key source documents and continually updates each entry to show its current status.
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Process of seeking asylum in the U.S.: Asylum Seekers Advocacy Project (ASAP), available in English and Spanish
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Information about Immigration Process: ACACIA Center for Justice, 2024, English
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Understand how the naturalization process works.
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RESOURCES
FOR CHURCHES
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Primarily designed for immigrants and asylum seekers, this collection of resources is helpful for understanding where your church fits into immigration policy and how to handle possible visits from ICE.
Rapid Response Toolkit for immigration emergencies, English and Spanish, 2025 prepared by the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)ACCESS ENGLISH RESOURCE 🡒
OBTENER RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL 🡒
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Virginia Rapid Response Network Hotline for urgent situations encountering ICE855-AYUDAR1 (855-298-3271)
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We Have Rights / Tenemos Derechos
Animated videos in multiple languages explaining what to do when interacting with Immigration & Customs EnforcementACCESS ENGLISH RESOURCE 🡒
OBTENER RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL 🡒
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Immigrant Defense Project, 2021, multiple languages
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Know Your Rights Flyers for different situations, 2025, multiple languages
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A Guide to Your Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement, 2017, multiple languages
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center(ILRC), 2017, multiple languages
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"Red Cards"
Order cards or download printables from ILRC to help people assert their rights, multiple languages
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How to locate individuals in ICE custody -
Immigration policy is constantly changing, especially now, and it can feel overwhelming to keep track of it. This site collects every policy action with simple summaries and relevant documents.
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RILA's lawyers and legal advocates are available to talk with your church about their legal and supportive role in the lives of this vulnerable population, as well as how to support immigration. Please reach out to johanna@restorationimmigration.org to schedule.
RESOURCES
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
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Immigration policy is constantly changing, especially now, and it can feel overwhelming to keep track of it. This site collects every policy action with simple summaries and relevant documents.
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Although this English-language video is designed for applicants, it’s helpful to grasp the full scope of the asylum-seeking process and the documentation it entails.
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If someone you know has been detained by ICE, this government-provided app is the official way to find out where they are held after an initial 48-hour period.
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RILA's lawyers and legal advocates are available to talk with your community about their legal and supportive role in the lives of this vulnerable population, as well as how to support immigration. Please reach out to johanna@restorationimmigration.org to schedule.