Resources for Congregations and Faith Communities
Responding to Immigration Enforcement
- Preparing Your Church to Respond to Immigration Enforcement by the UCC, available here.
Sanctuary and “Sensitive Locations” Resources for Congregations
- Sanctuary Congregations and Harboring FAQ by the ACLU, available here. Description
- Sensitive Locations FAQ for Houses of Worship by the UCC, available here. Description.
Educate, Communicate, Advocate
- Faith-based Responses to Common Questions About Immigration, by IWG, available here.
- Become Welcoming Communities, by Wisconsin Council of Churches, available here. Becoming Welcoming Communities includes new resources, including videos, interviews, worship resources, and more. It is designed to help congregations respond to immigrants and immigration in light of Biblical faith. The curriculum includes lesson plans for six 45-minute study sessions that weave together Wisconsin history, Bible passages, personal stories, information on immigration policies, and suggestions on how to take action to support today’s refugees and immigrants.
Immigrant Safety and Support Resources:
Know Your Rights
- Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas Download by ILRC, available in 59+ languages here. All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC's red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights.
- “What to do if immigration comes to your workplace” by NELP and NILC, available here.
- Know Your Rights Bilingual Card, by Immigrant Legal Resource Center, available here.
Immigration Guides
- Latest Immigration Changes and Status Updates in many languages by USA Hello, available here.
- Registration, lawyer, and DACA renewal resource by InformedImmigrant, available here.
Translation Support
- Language Services for professional interpretation and translation, by Language Line, available here. Professional interpretation, translation, and AI-powered language services designed to help organizations communicate accurately, comply with regulations, and serve diverse populations.
Resources for Advocates
Know Your Rights
- Know Your Rights: Protestor’s Rights, by ACLU, available in English and Spanish. The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
Speaking with Family
- 5 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations about Immigration this Holiday Season, by Global Refuge, available here. Talking about refugee and other immigrant rights has the potential to be lifesaving. That’s why we’ve put together a holiday conversation guide to help our supporters prepare for these difficult dinner table conversations.
Supporting Detainees
- Online Detainee Locator System, by ICE, available here. Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s custody for more than 48 hours.