It is only in our beloved community that we will find the strength not only to resist oppression but also to support and love one another through the difficult times ahead.
The community of St. Paul’s wants to ensure that you have access to important resources. Below, you will find links and guides to help you and your faith communities prepare, respond, and advocate for immigrant justice.
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” ~Isaiah 1:17
Resources for Dioceses, Churches, and Individuals
Family preparedness
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
EMM Webinar, Jan. 8 – Family Preparedness: Supporting Newcomer Neighbors
A Guidebook: Planning For Your Child’s Care, en español (Public Counsel)- California specific
Sample power of attorney letter, English and español (National Latino Evangelical Coalition)
Know your rights
Know Your Rights (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc .)
Know Your Rights (Informed Immigrant) (en español)
Know Your Rights card, in English and español (National Latino Evangelical Coalition)
Know Your Rights for Immigrant Students & Schools (American Federation of Teachers) (en español)
Manual for Pastors & Church Leaders in Response to Executive Orders on Immigration (National Latino Evangelical Coalition) (en español)
Protected areas factsheet (National Immigration Law Center)
Protecting our Students & Families Toolkit (American Federation of Teachers) (en español)
15 Things Educators & School Support Staff Can Do to Support Immigrant Youth & Families (American Federation of Teachers) (en español)
Sample administrative (ICE) warrant (National Immigration Law Center – see full document)
Sample judicial warrant (National Immigration Law Center – see full document)
Additional Resources by Topic
Asylum and other temporary status
Resources for asylum seekers (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project) (en español)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Fact Sheet (National Immigration Forum) (en español)
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and Dreamers
Fact Sheet: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (National Immigration Forum) (en español)
Immigration Enforcement, Detention, and Deportation
Organizations focused on immigration
Refugees
Refugee Resettlement (Episcopal Migration Ministries)
Religious workers
Additional Spanish resources
Recursos en español (National Immigration Forum)
Episcopal Church Immigration Action Toolkit
preparing for encounters with ICE