External Links
External Links
Section titled “External Links”A curated collection of resources for rapid response and community defense work.
National Organizations
Section titled “National Organizations”Immigrant Rights
Section titled “Immigrant Rights”| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| United We Dream | Largest immigrant youth network | unitedwedream.org |
| National Immigration Law Center | Legal advocacy and resources | nilc.org |
| Immigrant Defense Project | Legal support and community education | immigrantdefenseproject.org |
| ACLU | Civil liberties, Know Your Rights | aclu.org |
| National Lawyers Guild | Legal observers and KYR | nlg.org |
Movement Building
Section titled “Movement Building”| Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| States at the Core (STAC) | ICE Watch training, counter-authoritarianism | Contact local networks |
| Movement for Black Lives | Racial justice coalition | m4bl.org |
| Mijente | Latinx & Chicanx organizing | mijente.net |
Regional Resources
Section titled “Regional Resources”By Region
Section titled “By Region”Northeast:
- New York Immigration Coalition - nyic.org
- Make the Road NY - maketheroadny.org
- MIRA Coalition (MA) - miracoalition.org
Midwest:
- ICIRR (Illinois) - icirr.org
- Protect RP (Chicago) - Community defense model
South:
- RAICES (Texas) - raicestexas.org
- Southeast Immigrant Rights Network (SEIRN)
West:
- CHIRLA (California) - chirla.org
- NDLON - ndlon.org
Know Your Rights
Section titled “Know Your Rights”General Resources
Section titled “General Resources”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU KYR | Comprehensive rights guide | aclu.org/know-your-rights |
| ICIRR Cards | Multi-language wallet cards | bit.ly/ICIRRCards |
| NILC KYR | Legal information | nilc.org |
For Specific Situations
Section titled “For Specific Situations”- At home: ACLU “Know Your Rights: What to Do if Immigration Agents Come to Your Home”
- At work: NILC Workplace Raid Resources
- Driving: ACLU “What to Do if You’re Stopped by Police”
- Recording: ACLU Photographers’ Rights
Digital Security
Section titled “Digital Security”Guides
Section titled “Guides”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| EFF Surveillance Self-Defense | Comprehensive security guide | ssd.eff.org |
| Security in a Box | Tools and tactics | securityinabox.org |
| Digital Defenders Partnership | Emergency support for activists | digitaldefenders.org |
| Tool | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | Encrypted messaging | signal.org |
| Bitwarden | Password manager | bitwarden.com |
| ProtonMail | Encrypted email | proton.me |
| Tor Browser | Anonymous browsing | torproject.org |
Documentation & Media
Section titled “Documentation & Media”Filming Guides
Section titled “Filming Guides”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| WITNESS Eyes on ICE | Filming immigration enforcement | lab.witness.org/eyes-on-ice |
| ACLU Photographers’ Rights | Legal rights when recording | aclu.org |
Metadata Tools
Section titled “Metadata Tools”| Tool | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ExifTool | Remove metadata from photos/videos | exiftool.org |
Legal Resources
Section titled “Legal Resources”Finding Lawyers
Section titled “Finding Lawyers”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AILA Lawyer Search | Find immigration lawyers | aila.org |
| Immigration Advocates Network | Legal services directory | immigrationadvocates.org |
Locating Detained Individuals
Section titled “Locating Detained Individuals”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ICE Detainee Locator | Official ICE search | locator.ice.gov |
Government Resources
Section titled “Government Resources”ICE Information
Section titled “ICE Information”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ICE Website | Official ICE site | ice.gov |
| ERO Field Offices | ICE field office locations | ice.gov/contact/ero |
Immigration Courts
Section titled “Immigration Courts”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| EOIR Case Status | Check case status | justice.gov/eoir |
Mutual Aid & Community Support
Section titled “Mutual Aid & Community Support”National Networks
Section titled “National Networks”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Mutual Aid Hub | Find local mutual aid | mutualaidhub.org |
| It’s Going Down | Movement news | itsgoingdown.org |
Mental Health
Section titled “Mental Health”| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SAMHSA Helpline | Mental health crisis | 1-800-662-4357 |
| Crisis Text Line | Text support | Text HOME to 741741 |
Training Organizations
Section titled “Training Organizations”Rapid Response Training
Section titled “Rapid Response Training”- States at the Core (STAC)
- Protect RP (Chicago model)
- Local immigrant rights organizations
Legal Observer Training
Section titled “Legal Observer Training”- National Lawyers Guild chapters
- ACLU affiliates
Know Your Rights Facilitation
Section titled “Know Your Rights Facilitation”- ICIRR (Illinois)
- Local immigrant rights organizations
News & Updates
Section titled “News & Updates”Immigration Policy
Section titled “Immigration Policy”| Source | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Impact | Policy news | immigrationimpact.com |
| TRAC Immigration | Data and analysis | trac.syr.edu/immigration |
ICE Activity Tracking
Section titled “ICE Activity Tracking”- Local rapid response networks
- United We Dream alerts
- Local news sources
Research & Data
Section titled “Research & Data”Immigration Data
Section titled “Immigration Data”| Source | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| TRAC | Immigration enforcement data | trac.syr.edu |
| Migration Policy Institute | Research and data | migrationpolicy.org |
Link Maintenance
Section titled “Link Maintenance”Checking Links
Section titled “Checking Links”Links change. Regularly verify:
- All external links work
- Information is current
- Organizations are still active
Reporting Broken Links
Section titled “Reporting Broken Links”If you find a broken link in this wiki:
- Note which page
- Note which link
- Report to wiki maintainers
Disclaimer: External links are provided for informational purposes. Inclusion does not imply endorsement. Always verify information from official sources.