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Learn the basics (1)
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Know your rights with ICE
Learn who is most at risk of being arrested by ICE and what to do if ICE comes to your home or stops you on the street in this 2-page resource by the Immigrant Defense Project. Remember, you do not have to answer their questions or open the door to them if they do not have a search warrant. Content Detail
Understanding the legal process if you have criminal charges (2)
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Understanding the Immigration Consequences of Your Criminal Charges
This resource provides information if you are an immigrant who wants to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or a citizen and have been charged with a crime. Read More
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The Consequences Of Criminal Charges For Immigrants: A Reentry Perspective
Noncitizen defendants face a unique set of barriers to reintegration into society following their interaction with the criminal justice system. This resource provides information about these barriers. Read More
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Locating a detention center (2)
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Online detainee locator
If you have a family member or a friend who has recently be detailed you can use this internet-based Online Detainee locator tool to find them. You will need the person's A number, first and last name and country of birth. The tool is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Mandarin, French and Somali. Follow the link to use the locator. Content Detail
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How to get someone out of immigration detention
This resource provides some general guidelines as to some steps that can be taken. Please note: You should consult with an immigration lawyer before trying to get someone out of detention. Content Detail
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Your rights when in a detention center (5)
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How to reduce your bond
If you are in detention learn more about how bonds work and if you can reduce your bond. Read More
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I am in immigration detention. What are my rights?
This resource explains your rights when approached by the police an immigration officials. Content Detail
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How to apply to the Department of Homeland Security for release from immigration custody
This booklet is for certain individuals in the custody of DHS who do not qualify under the law to ask an Immigration Judge to lower their bonds but who may qualify to ask the Immigration and Naturalization Service to set bonds in their cases or to let them leave the detention center without paying bonds. Read More
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What to tell family members who call you
This resource points out steps families can take after they speak with the person that has been detained. It also provides tips as to what to tell your family member. Content Detail
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If you have been detained by ICE find out how you can complain effectively
If you have been detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it is possible that you may have complaints about access to attorneys and legal materials, conditions of confinement, or other issues. This document will give you a description of the ways in which you can voice your complaints to the proper government offices. Content Detail
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Fighting deportation (6)
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How to apply to the Department of Homeland Security for release from immigration custody
This booklet is for certain individuals in the custody of DHS who do not qualify under the law to ask an Immigration Judge to lower their bonds but who may qualify to ask the Immigration and Naturalization Service to set bonds in their cases or to let them leave the detention center without paying bonds. Read More
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If you have been detained by ICE find out how you can complain effectively
If you have been detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it is possible that you may have complaints about access to attorneys and legal materials, conditions of confinement, or other issues. This document will give you a description of the ways in which you can voice your complaints to the proper government offices. Content Detail
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A guide to immigration, detention and removal
This PDF resource has information about detention, deportation, and the removal of non-citizens with criminal convictions. Content Detail
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What to do if you are in expedited removal or reinstatement of removal
This pamphlet explains what will happen to people in expedited removal, reinstatement of removal and administrative removal. Content Detail
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Find immigration legal help near you
If you are or a loved one is in immigration detention and needs a lawyer, you can search ImmigrationLawHelp to find an organization serving the detention facility. Content Detail
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How to document your case, get support from Congress and fight outside the courts
This resource show you how to document your favorable factors which could assist avoiding deportation. Content Detail
I am a former inmate and I need assistance (2)
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Services for formerly incarcerated people
A guide for persons incarcerated, persons formerly incarcerated, and others similarly in need, to assist their re-entry back into society. Content Detail
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Getting your rights back
Read about ways to get your rights back with a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities and a Certificate of Good Conduct. Content Detail
I need an interpreter (3)
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Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more. Content Detail
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Filing a complaint about an Immigration Court interpreter
This link will take you to a page on the U.S. Department of Justice website that explains how to file a complaint about an interpreter. Content Detail
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Getting legal help in your language
Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More
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