In a recent CNN interview, Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan made a revealing statement: Talking about Chicago, he said, the community was “very well educated on how to defy ICE,” making their raid operations more difficult to conduct. He specifically referenced seeing materials from NGOs, saying, “they call it Know Your Rights.” Friend, you heard it straight from the so-called “border czar” — Know Your Rights education is helping people stay safe and slowing down Trump’s mass deportation scheme.

Our experts have been working hard to produce a range of Know Your Rights tools — starting immediately after we learned the results of the election. These resources are meant to empower our communities and equip advocates and professionals working in health care, education, and other critical sectors to know what to do if ICE shows up. Our materials are translated into multiple languages, distributed through our on-the-ground partner organizations, and backed by our legal expertise.

This work is making a real difference, friend, but there are still so many people we need to reach. With just $10, you can help us ensure more communities are empowered to exercise their rights. Your support means another person will know how to respond when it matters most.

Thank you,

— National Immigration Law Center

Team,

The Trump administration is already implementing cruel policies, and we know more are soon to come — from mass deportations to the rollback of fundamental rights. Our communities are facing serious threats, making it more important than ever that we all understand our rights and know how to exercise them.

To help our communities stay informed and prepared, we’ve developed comprehensive Know Your Rights (KYR) resources and explainers in multiple languages and on a range of topics, including:

• What to do if you’re arrested or detained by immigration enforcement

• Safely protesting as an immigrant

• How employers can prepare if ICE comes to their business

Friend, we encourage you to explore these resources, share them with your loved ones, and take action to stay protected. We recommend you bookmark this page, and check back regularly, as we will be publishing additional explainers and KYR resources in the weeks and months to come.

Advancing and defending immigrants’ rights is at the heart of what we do — every day, all year round. Together, we can build stronger, more informed communities.

Lisa Graybill
VP Litigation & Legal Strategy
National Immigration Law Center