The resources listed here do not constitute legal advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Individuals are strongly recommended to promptly seek the advice of an attorney to discuss their unique circumstances.
Everyone has rights in the United States, whether you are a citizen or not, or in-between. It is important to know your rights. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has compiled several useful resources:
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Know your Rights (red cards)
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This list of rights can be printed up and carried with you.
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Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Hmong, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
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What Immigrant Families Should Do Now
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Recommendations and practical tips for how immigrant families can prepare, and information on rights in the United States regardless of immigration status.
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Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese
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Family Preparedness Plan
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This guide will help you create a Family Preparedness Plan.
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Available in Chinese, English, and Spanish.
In addition, the American Immigration Lawyers Association has created handouts for if ICE visits your home, employer, or a public space.
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Download all three handouts.
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Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Punjabi, and Spanish.
Community resources
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American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon (ACLU)
The Oregon Affiliate of the ACLU is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights. The national organization works daily in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Latino Network
The Latino Network is a Latino-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services, that lifts up youth and families to reach their full potential. Website lists community resources, information toolkits, and referrals.
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Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR)
Immigration Legal Services provides culturally competent, immigration-related legal representation and education to low income refugees and immigrants in and around the Portland metro area.
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Catholic Charities of Portland – Immigration Legal Services (Portland Office)
Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the ever emerging needs of the poor and vulnerable throughout western Oregon.
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CAUSA Oregon’s Immigrant Rights Organization
Causa works to improve the lives of Latino immigrants and their families in Oregon through advocacy, coalition building, leadership development, and civic engagement.
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Oregon Law Help
Free Legal Information for Low-Income Oregonians.
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Community crisis lines
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Multnomah County: 503-988-4888
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Washington County: 503-291-9111 (se habla español)
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Columbia County: 503-397-5211
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Oregon consulates
Other resources
National resources
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United We Dream – Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project (QUIP)
Seeks to organize and empower Undocumented Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer immigrants, LGBTQ immigrants and allies to address social and systemic barriers that affect themselves and the broader LGBTQ and immigrant community.
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We Are Here To Stay
This site is powered and updated by immigrant youth on the latest informational and advocacy resources.
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My Undocumented Life
Find up-to-date information and resources on DACA, scholarships, education, internships, and financial and legal assistance.
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Transgender Law Center
Transgender Law Center works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
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National Suicide Hotline
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National Sexual Assault Hotline