Support Immigrant Rights
Defending Our Rights: Standing Against ICE Detention Expansion and Threats to Free Speech
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Throughout the United States, ICE has unlawfully forcibly removed individuals from their homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods, threatening communities and people nationwide. This is a direct attack on our fundamental rights.
The Trump administration secured approval for $45 billion over four years to expand immigrant detention. This funding enables ICE to double its detention capacity, allowing the detention of over 100,000 individuals per day—equivalent to approximately 36.5 million Americans annually, and 140 million over four years. This means about 1 in every 9 or 10 people in the U.S. will be detained and imprisoned without due process or justice. Our right to free speech includes criticizing governments, policies, public officials, or even advocating for Palestine, Israel, or any cause. This is not just an opinion; it is a core principle enshrined in the Constitution. If we allow this to continue, the current administration can target one of us for expressing views it disagrees with; it can—and will—target any of us. We must stand united and draw a firm line, according to the ACLU. Take action today by calling on Congress to defend our First Amendment rights and vote NO on any bill that punishes noncitizens for exercising their free speech. ACLU recommends: If you are not a citizen, please do not include your real name in the "First Name" and "Last Name" fields for your security. |
Take Action Now to Support Immigrant Rights
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1. Contact Congress NowContact Your Member of Congress: Urge them to vote NO on any legislation that punishes noncitizens for exercising their First Amendment rights. Everyone—citizens and noncitizens alike—deserves the right to free speech. The current administration is undermining these fundamental rights for immigrants and all Americans. Make your voice heard! Do this regularly and share with friends, family, social media, etc. Hold Congress accountable!
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Stay Informed and Share StoriesStay Informed and Share Stories: Learn about the ongoing abuses faced by immigrants—both legal and undocumented—in detention centers. Share stories from those who have been detained without due process, subjected to poor conditions, or assaulted. Take these stories to the news, social media, and to your Congress representative. Immigrants have historically contributed deeply to our communities and economy; scapegoating them only worsens these injustices.
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Know Your RightsKnow Your Rights: Educate yourself and your community about how to safely interact with ICE agents. Organize or participate in “Know Your Rights” workshops to empower neighbors and protect everyone’s safety.
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Participate in Peaceful ProtestsParticipate in Peaceful Protests: Join or organize peaceful demonstrations to raise awareness, support immigrant families, and hold authorities accountable for human rights violations. Support organizations like the ACLU and The CIRCLE to amplify your voice and access resources, education, and event information.
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Supporting Your Child’s and Your Emotional Well-Being After a Parent’s ICE DetentionThis page is for parents who have had a spouse or family member detained/assaulted/kidnapped by ICE. Learn practical ways to support children and families affected by a parent or family member taken by ICE, including age-appropriate self-care strategies, parent-child activities, and comforting letter exercises. These resources aim to help children cope, express, and heal, while also emphasizing the importance of caring for your own well-being. Explore these pages for guidance and support during this difficult time.
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Self Care: Cultivating Hope in the Face of Authoritarianism and Never Giving Up on FreedomThis page provides self-care for you and your children. Hope is essential for emotional well-being, especially for parents and families affected by a spouse or loved one taken by ICE. During these challenging times, it’s important to remember that hope can be nurtured through proactive steps like practicing gratitude, visualizing positive change, and maintaining mindfulness and positivity.
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