Immigration Resources

NALEO Educational Fund Resources to Support Immigrant Families

NALEO Educational Fund is providing state and local policymakers with resources to help educate and support immigrant families in light of the evolving national dialogue on the future of our immigration policies. The information below has been compiled to assist state and local officials as well as agencies, and educational institutions on how to better understand the future of the DACA program; in addition the resources below also provide information on steps and strategies being developed to protect immigrant communities. We hope policymakers will utilize the resources below to provide their constituents with accurate and reliable information.


NALEO Webinar: Resources to Support Immigrant Families

NALEO sponsored a webinar that provides state and local policymakers with resources to help educate and support immigrant families in light of the evolving national dialogue on the future of our immigration policies. To view the webinar, click on the link below.


LISTEN: NALEO WEBINAR

DACA Under a New Trump Presidency FAQ

Immigrants’ Rights Under a Trump Presidency: FAQ for Students, Parents, and Social Service Providers


Basic Rights to Know if Encountered by an Immigration Officer

Sus Derechos Básicos si Usted Tiene Que Tratar con un Oficial de Inmigración

Know your Rights! Protect Yourself Against Immigration Raids

Explanation of how the Ninth Circuit’s decision of Feb. 9 affects implementation of the executive order.

Guidance for Schools: Providing Support for Immigrant Families Post-Election

Post-Election Immigrants’ Rights Update Webinar

Know Your Rights: Post-Election Resources for Immigrant Families


ILRC Report on the Economic Impact of Ending DACA

Sanctuary, Safety and Community: Tools for Welcoming and Protecting Immigrants Through Local Democracy

Santuarios, Seguridad y Comunidad: Herramientas Para Acoger y Proteger a los Inmigrantes a Traves de la Democracia Local

Sanctuary City Toolkit

Sanctuary City Toolkit

Talking points and facts sheets on state and federal anti-“sanctuary” bills; legislative testimony, legal research, and letters of support from local and state government officials, community leaders, and immigrant, civil rights, domestic violence and labor organizations; examples of media advocacy.

FAQ: Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities
SUMMARY: The Lawsuits Against Trump’s Order to Defund Sanctuary Cities
FAQ: 8 USC § 1373 & Federal Funding Threats to Sanctuary Jurisdictions
PODCAST: Professor Bill Ong Hing, University of San Francisco and ILRC Staff Attorney Lena Graber Chat About Federal Funding Threats
LETTER: Nearly 300 law professors sent a letter to the administration arguing the Executive Order on Sanctuary Jurisdictions is unconstitutional


K-12 School District Safe Zones Sample Resolution, Suggested Language, and Technical Assistance

Colleges and University Campuses Safe Zones Sample Resolution, Suggested Language, and Technical Assistance

Creating a Safe Environment for Immigrant and Refugee Families, and Communities: Actions for PreK-12 Schools and Higher Education

College and University Presidents’ Statement in Support of DACAModel Board Policy: Board of Education Commitment to Making all Campuses a Safe Zone for Students and Families

NALEO Educational Fund Letter of Support to County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Motion to Protect Undocumented Immigrants in Los AngelesRegulations for District and Post-Secondary Services for Undocumented Students

Guidance Concerning Local Authority Participation In Immigration Enforcement and Model Sanctuary Provisions

Standing with Immigrants: A City of Safety, Refuge, and Opportunity for All


Immigrant Legal Defense Task Force Legal Defense Fund

Chicago Legal Defense Fund for Undocumented Immigrants

All-Cities Initiative to Provide Assistance for Community Leaders to Promote an Equitable Economy

New York Immigrant Family Unity Project – Public Defender Program for Undocumented Immigrants facing Deportation

Communities Against Hate Grant Guidelines – Initiative to Fund Organizations Positioned to Provide Legal, Mental, and Social Supports to Acts of Hate

Smartphone Application for Immigrants for Legal Guidance and Resources

National Immigration Legal Services Directory – Search for Legal Services

Access to Public Benefits and Fee Waivers for Naturalization Applicants Webinar


Educational Resources for Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees and other New Americans

Ensuring Education for All Children Resource Guide and Factsheet

Educational Equity, Politics & Policy in Texas: Educator and Parent Resources for English Language Learner Students

A Bilingual Site for Educators and Families of English Language Learners: Educator and Parent Resources for Students

Guidance for Schools: Providing Support for Immigrant Families Post-Election

AFT Immigrant Youth Guide for Educators & School Support Staff

Una guía para educadores y personal de apoyo escolar por el AFT

DREAMers Welcome Posters

Basic Rights of Students

Los derechos de inmigrantes

Deportation Defense Guide, Know Your Rights

Guía de defensa de deportación, conozca sus derechos

Unaccompanied Children, What Schools Should Know