Resources: Immigration Information and Updates

• Calendar: Below is our calendar of upcoming virtual public Community Education events.  
  • Tuesday May 27th at 6:00 PM – Community Education Session – Immigration (English) –  This event is for members of the community to learn and stay informed about immigration law & policy changes. Register Here
  • Wednesday May 28th at 6:00 PM – Community Education Session – Immigration (Spanish) This event is for members of the community to learn and stay informed about immigration law & policy changes. Register Here

• Family Preparedness Information from CUNY School of Law: Click here to  learn more about New York advance planning documents, start the emergency planning process, and if you choose, create advance planning documents.

• Immi Make a Plan Tool is intended to help individuals who may be at risk for immigration enforcement including detention and deportation. Individuals can use this online system to create a safety plan and help prepare their familial and financial affairs 

• Immigration Registration: From AILA, this information sheet provides information about the Trump Administration’s registration requirement for certain members of the immigrant community and guidance for people who may be impacted by this policy.

• From The New York Immigration Coalition: legal information for New Yorkers on interacting with law enforcement.  Click here.

• Red Cards: From The Immigrant Legal Resource Center: All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC red cards are easy to print at home and help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

• Online Detainee Locator System: If you have a loved one, over the age of 18, who has been arrested or detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) you can locate them using this online detainee locator system. This site is accessible in seven languages including English and Spanish. You can search for a detained individual by using the individual’s A-number and country of birth OR by using the individual’s name, date of birth and country of birth. 

• Advocacy: For community members who would like to get involved in advocacy work, please click here for more information. 

• Policies and Guidance: This includes policies and guidelines that may be helpful to nonprofit organizations, community groups, and local municipalities.
  • Guidance for private and non-profit organizations from the Office of the Governor and New York State Attorney General in evaluating how to respond to requests from federal immigration authorities while protecting the rights of their residents, clients, patients, members, and staff.
  • Resources for Nonprofits on 2025 Federal Actions from Pro Bono Partnership
  • Guidance to Nonprofits Regarding Immigration Enforcement from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and
    Lawyers Alliance for New York. This document includes an example of a judicial versus ICE warrant.
  • Local Resources: Our entire community prospers when all residents, regardless of immigration status, feel safe taking their kids to school and reporting crimes to law enforcement. Many members of the immigrant community often feel unsafe interacting with state and local government agencies for fear that this will lead to interaction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This information sheet details ways that residents can get involved in local efforts.
  • Westchester County Immigrant Protection Act: The Westchester County Immigrant Protection Act (IPA) was signed into law on March 20, 2018. The IPA was specifically designed to comply with federal law and to make all Westchester residents safer by increasing trust between communities and county law enforcement. The IPA outlines what information county law enforcement will require from those they interact with and how this information is shared with federal law enforcement. It is a good example for other municipalities to review when considering local policies.
  • School District Guidance: This is an example of guidance from a school district on interactions with ICE and supporting all students.
  • New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students

• Additional Community Resources: 

• • Immi is a project created through Immigration Advocates Network. It is intended for immigrant users who can use this tool in English or Spanish to determine whether they are eligible for any affirmative immigration benefits. This tool does not provide information for those in removal proceedings. https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/immi-project/
  • LawHelpNY is a resource for individuals to find self help materials and to look for free or low-cost legal services in New York State. https://www.lawhelpny.org/

These shared resources provide general information and are not a substitute for legal advice. Neighbors Link is not responsible for information contained within. Information is changing rapidly and may not be up to date.