Friend, Back-to-school season should be a time of excitement and learning — not fear. But since Trump rescinded a policy that once protected schools from ICE raids, immigrant families are now forced to prepare for the worst. To help families stay informed and empowered during this uncertain time, we’re sharing essential resources, including steps they can take as students return to school: Create a family emergency plan: Gather important documents for your children, like passports, birth certificates, Social Security cards, school and medical records; Identify at least two willing caregivers and write down their contact information; Save money for legal fees and bonds. Identify a local nonprofit organization that can help you: Find out who in your community provides free legal support services (e.g., immigration advocates, legal aid organizations, churches, or worker centers). Find an attorney: Identify a reliable immigration attorney ahead of time and keep their name and phone number with you at all times. Know your rights and keep a card with you: These cards state that you would like to exercise your right to remain silent and that you would like to speak to an attorney. Your attorney’s name and phone number should be listed on the card. Click here to download a Know Your Rights card.
To spread awareness, we encourage you to share this email with your friends and neighbors and read more of our education-specific "Know Your Rights" resources. Click below to learn more:
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