Immigrant Resources & City Actions
If you suspect ICE activity at a courthouse or in your neighborhood, or if someone in your family has been taken by ICE, please call the Family Support Network Hotline of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: 855-435-7693
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Actions Group
Join our Actions group on Church Center to get up-to-date information on timely protests, happenings, and opportunities in Chicago.
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Using Social Media During Non-Violent Protests
This thorough and accessible guide from Live Free Chicago offers thoughtful strategies and specific suggestions for how to use social media (and technology) wisely when you’re involved in non-violent protests.
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Detained Loved One Form
If you or someone you know is detained by ICE, and they live in Illinois, fill out this form to receive assistance & guidance from the The Resurrection Project.
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IMMR Resources
The City of Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights has compiled a wide variety of helpful Know Your Rights information in this document
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Door Signs & Wallet Cards
Consider carrying a wallet card wtih reminders of your rights, or print a door sign for your home to communicate your rights without opening your door.
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Interacting with ICE Agents
The ICIRR has prepared a guide with helpful reminders about interacting with ICE or other federal agents.
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Find Legal Services
Illinois Access to Justice can help connect you to a variety of local legal services if your are in need of assistance.
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Using Social Media in Nonviolent Protests
Make a difference in wise ways on social media
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Six Steps of Nonviolent Social Change
Prepared by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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Know Your Rights If You Encounter ICE
This resource comes from the National Immigrant Justice Center.