This month, we watch in horror and dismay as federal immigration agents begin a series of raids, rounding up Central American families—mostly women and children—for deportation. We are told these families, fleeing the carnage of their native countries, are not eligible for asylum in the United States. And so our government denies them safety and refuge, and prepares to send women and children back to face violence and terror alone.
What can we do?
Here are some resources from our partners at the Interfaith Immigration Coalition:
Know Your Rights!
It is imperative to educate all immigrant communities on know-your-rights resources.
The most important information is DON’T OPEN THE DOOR to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), police or anyone else if they do not have a warrant signed by a judge.
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United We DREAM Know Your Rights
Guide to sharing your story of rights abuses, raids and deportation
Video: Know Your Rights
Report When A Raid Is Happening:
HOTLINE: 1-844-363-1423
TEXT ALERTS WATCH ICE: 877877
