Know Your Rights – Immigration Resources
We are not a legal organization for immigrants. We know that some of these questions are coming up for our community and so gathered a few resources from other organizations. They are not an endorsement of them but might be useful to you.
Family Preparedness Plan (ILRC): https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan
Direct Resource: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Step-by-Step%20Family%20Preparedness%20Plan_ENG_FULL_Nov%202024.pdf OR https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/family_preparedness_plan.pdf
National Latino Evangelical Coalition: Manual for Pastors & Church Leaders in Response to Executive Orders on Immigration
Responding to ICE in Places of Worship (World Relief)
Rapid Response Network Hotlines Across the US (National Association for Public Defense)
Red Cards Template (ILRC)
Guide to Changing Immigration Court Hearing from In-Person to Online (National Immigration Project):
Immigrant Resource Hub (World Relief)
National Immigration Detention Hotline (Freedom for Immigrants)
[Article] What to do if ICE stops you: An attorney answers some questions – Q&A format with an immigration attorney covering the right to remain silent, when to show ID, and how to respond to agents during the Minneapolis enforcement surge. Published January 12-13, 2026. Source: MPR News
[Article] What ICE agents can and can’t do, and what legal rights the public has during encounters – Explainer covering constitutional rights during the largest ICE operation in Minneapolis history, including coverage of community “constitutional observer” trainings. Published January 10, 2026. Source: Minnesota Star Tribune
[Article] 2,000 ICE Agents Descended on Minneapolis. What Legal Rights Do People Have During Immigration Raids? – In-depth explainer on Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, noting that over 170 U.S. citizens have been wrongfully detained since January 2025. Published January 2026. Source: GovFacts
Guidance on ICE Enforcement in Sensitive Locations – Detailed guidance for schools, hospitals, churches, and other organizations on facility access, warrant requirements, and staff rights. Published May 2025. Source: MN AG. Also listed in: At Healthcare Facilities
What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration – Step-by-step guidance for those already in custody. Updated 2025. Source: NILC
Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know – Guidance for parents facing detention, produced in partnership with CLASP. Published November 20, 2025. Source: NILC
Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry (for LPRs) – Specific guidance for lawful permanent residents facing secondary inspection or detention when entering the U.S. Updated July 2025. Source: AILA. Also listed in: For Green Card Holders
[Article] Guide: How to prepare if you or a loved one are detained by ICE – Practical guide for families on preparation and response when a loved one is detained. Published September 2025. Source: Mission Local
Green Card Holders: Know Your Rights & Risks – Specific guidance for lawful permanent residents on deportation risks and rights. Published September 16, 2025. Source: NILC
Know Your Rights Resources for ICE and Border Patrol Encounters (2026 Update) by Austin Kocher