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Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on April 02, 2025

The checklist is meant to be used in the aftermath of an ICE arrest to determine the next steps to find the person who was detained and identify what assistance and support they and their family need. Available in English and Spanish.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on February 23, 2025

This resource explains Section 1324, the federal law that criminalizes smuggling, transporting, concealing, harboring, encouraging or inducing someone to enter or stay in the United States without authorization. It explains the criminal actions involved when someone does or tries to help another person come to or stay in the United States unlawfully.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on February 23, 2025

Florida’s aggressive anti-immigrant laws imperil and harm thousands of noncitizen state residents, including the state’s estimated nearly 800,000 undocumented residents. However, noncitizens in Florida may be able to benefit from federal immigration policies. These federal policies guide immigration officers in deciding how and against whom to enforce immigration laws. Noncitizens may therefore use one or more of these policies to argue that they should not be subject to arrest or deportation by ICE, notwithstanding Florida’s state laws.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on February 23, 2025

On January 16, 2024, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order titled “Identifying, Quantifying, and Mitigating the Adverse Effects of Illegal Immigration of Louisiana.” This community explainer explains the memo and answers some frequently asked questions.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on February 23, 2025

On the first day of his presidency, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders, including at least twelve that relate directly to immigration. This explainer gives an overview of what’s happened in week 1 and what we can expect next.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on February 23, 2025

This resource explains how and why sanctuary policies are lawful and constitutionally protected, despite recent attacks from America First Legal and the Department of Justice.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on February 23, 2025

The Laken Riley Act exploits a tragic murder to criminalize immigrant populations, vastly expand immigration detention, and encourage anti-immigrant states to file lawsuits against the federal government for certain immigration decisions it makes. This explainer breaks down what the Laken Riley Act means for our communities and how we can protect each other.

Written by IRAP. Legally reviewed by IRAP.

Updated on January 20, 2025

IRAP helps legal practitioners better represent refugees and displaced persons through a variety of resources. IRAP’s resources collect knowledge and best practices developed from over a decade of representing clients, as well as insights from reviewing thousands of government records about immigration processing obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Using this resource, you can access the variety of resources that IRAP has created, organized by the type of resource.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on January 20, 2025

This resource explains who President Biden's 2021 marijuana pardons apply to.

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG).

Updated on January 20, 2025

This community FAQ explains some of the most prominent Supreme Court decisions from the 2024 term, especially those that affect immigration.