At JRS/USA, we are committed to accompanying immigrants and refugees by providing access to various resources that support their journey in the United States during this time. Explore our list of organizations and tools designed to help you understand your rights, connect with local communities, and access the support you need.

Understanding Executive Orders related to immigration and Migration – USCCB

USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

• Responding to Immigration Enforcement Efforts (ESP)
• Responding to Immigration Enforcement Efforts (ENG)

CLINIC (Catholic Legal Network Inc.)

For Immigrants Seeking Assistance

Exercise your rights

The following documents have been pulled from various partners and provide information on exercising your Constitutional rights and protections that all people, including undocumented immigrants, are protected under.

All documents are available in Spanish and English upon download.

• A Guide to Your Rights  –  Dealing with law enforcement
  • Español
  • English
• A Guide to Your Rights – As a parent/guardian of a student in school
  • English

• Know Your Rights Downloadable Cards
  • Tarjeta Conozca Sus Derechos (ESP)
  • Know Your Rights Card (ENG)

The Know Your Rights App

This Know Your Rights app, from NAKASEC, can read your rights out loud to an ICE or law enforcement agent and send a message to an emergency contact. It also includes other resources, such as the ability to look up a consulate and a sample family preparedness plan. The app is available in 16 languages, primarily Asian languages, and includes Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Russian. It is currently available for iPhones and will soon be ready for Android phones. Apple Users: Download this App

For Advocates Looking to Support Their Community

• How to Prepare for ICE raids
  • Rapid Response Toolkit (ENG)