Know Your Rights Resources
This page is dedicated to collecting up to date resources to help inform community members on their rights when interacting with law enforcement, include Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and the Police. Resources will be added and deleted as they change or become updated. If you have a suggestion or updated information, please send it to sara@ferndalecs.org.
Also, several wonderful Whatcom organizations are working directly with impacted immigrant families and they could use our support. See a list of places you can donate to at the bottom of this page.
Flyers and Downloadable Resources
IDP has LOTS of downloadable flyers and infographics. Here are a few:
KYR with ICE Flyer
This flyer describes who’s at risk of being arrested and what to do if ICE approaches you at home or on the street.
What to do if ICE comes to your home
Getting pulled Over by ICE
A Spanish language only workbook to prepare for ICE arrest ahead of time.
Collections of infographics on topics such as emergency preparedness, ICE on the streets, ICE at my door, ICE in my home, car stops, common ICE ruses, and documenting ICE raids,
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
WAISN is a network of organizations providing support and services to immigrant and refugee communities across Washington state. WAISN has a database of providers, and also operates a hotline to report ICE activity. They network of partners will respond to reported ICE activity to support impacted individuals. The have an accompaniment program, that provides a trained volunteer for individuals facing deportation or other immigration proceedings.
To access the hotline and report ICE activity, dial 844-724-3737.
These flyers explain what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) comes to your door or you have an encounter with immigration officials, what to do if you witness immigration activity by ICE or CBP, and examples of judicial warrants and ICE warrants.
In the U.S everyone has certain constitutional rights and protections regardless of their immigration status or who is president. You have the legal right to film the police and/or immigration officers if they are in a public place and if the filming does not impede the performance of their duties.
Bystander Guidelines flyer in ENGLISH and SPANISH
The WAISN Accompaniment Program supports immigrant and refugee community members navigating crucial legal and administrative appointments in Washington state. Attending these appointments can be stressful and challenging, especially when facing legal issues or immigration proceedings.
NIJC’s KYR page has a comprehensive overview AND samples of the various types of warrants so we know how to distinguish an arrest order (can’t enter a home with this) from a court issued search warrant (can enter a home with this).
KYR flyers, outreach materials, wallet cards, and information for various interactions such as with ICE, police, etc. in MANY different languages.
Power point presentation about 4th Amendment Rights for Organizations -VERY HELPFUL info about how organizations can prepare and plan.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. They do this by providing legal representation and community resources. Their website is full of resources and connections to other agencies. A few resources are shared below, but explore their website for more.
Flyer with information about how employer should respond to ICE raids at the workplace
This resource is developed by the ACLU. And HERE is a link to a wallet sized card for reference.
Family Safety Planning by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
LCYC’s website is an important resource, and they have also developed a comprehensive planning document families can use to prepare for family separation. They also offer train the trainer webinars to learn best practices for using the planning document, and videos of past presentations can be found on their website as well.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
ILRC has also put together a family planning guide available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
They have also put together this incredible toolkit with videos available in 7 languages!
Keep Washington Working
KYR App for iPhone
This new KYR iPhone app is available in 16 languages. It can read your rights out loud to an ICE or law enforcement agent and send a message to an emergency contact. It has other resources, such as the ability to look up a consulate and a sample family preparedness plan.
Resources for Schools
Building Sanctuary Presentation
This slideshow is from staff at Franklin HS in Seattle and can be edited to fit your school(s).
OSPI Guidance
Protections for Immigrant Students in WA K-12 Public Schools
Keep Washington Working
Specific guidance from KWW about ICE and schools
Resources for Homeless Service Providers
Guidance under the Keep Washington Working law.
Local Organizations to Support
IRIS works directly with immigrant families to help them stabilize.
Direct support for impacted families.
The family support fund exists to provide families with basic needs in the face of an emergency. Every dollar donated to the family support fund is used directly by the Bellingham School District Family Engagement team to provide things like food, clothing, medication, transportation and rent and utility support for families facing incredible challenges.