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New Changes to the US Expedited Removal Policy

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on April 15, 2025

Deportation
Refugee and Asylum Law
Removal

New Changes to the US Expedited Removal Policy. Includes recent changes and common questions about Expedited Removal.

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What DALEros Should Know Under the Trump Administration

Written by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG), National Immigration Law Center (NILC). Legally reviewed by National Immigration Project (NIPNLG), National Immigration Law Center (NILC).

Updated on April 02, 2025

Bills / Policy
Immigrant Resources
Labor / Employment

Since 2023, Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE) has provided temporary protection from deportation and a work permit for workers involved in a labor agency investigation at their workplace. The Trump administration is making big changes to immigration policy. Many workers with DALE are asking questions about what these changes mean for them and how they can protect their rights under the new administration. This resource, available in English and Spanish, provides some answers and has links to other helpful information.

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immi Make A Plan Interview

Written by immi.org. Legally reviewed by Justicia Lab.

Updated on March 10, 2025

Immigrant Resources

This interview will help you plan for your future if you are worried that you or a loved one might be detained or deported. It can help you prepare your family, manage your property, and make arrangements for your debts.

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What is Section 1324? Understanding the Federal Crimes of Smuggling, Transporting, Concealing, Harboring, Encouraging or Inducing.

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

Updated on February 23, 2025

Advocate Resources
Bills / Policy
Executive Order / Administrative Action
Immigrant Resources

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.

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Protective Federal Immigration Enforcement Policies

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

Updated on February 23, 2025

Advocate Resources
Bills / Policy
Executive Order / Administrative Action
Immigrant Resources

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.

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Governor Landry's Executive Order Explainer

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

Updated on February 23, 2025

Advocate Resources
Bills / Policy
Executive Order / Administrative Action
Immigrant Resources

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.

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Community Explainer: Week 1 Under Donald Trump 2.0

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

Updated on February 23, 2025

Advocate Resources
Bills / Policy
Executive Order / Administrative Action
Immigrant Resources

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.

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Community Explainer: Laken Riley Act

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

Updated on February 23, 2025

Deportation
Removal

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.

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Community FAQ: What Do We Expect At The Beginning of Trump 2.0 and How You Can Get Prepared

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

Updated on January 20, 2025

Advocate Resources
Immigrant Resources
Know Your Rights
Make A Plan

We can’t know for certain what will happen once Trump is in office, beginning on January 20 of 2025. However, he has announced various plans, as have people who were part of his prior administration and who will likely be part of his new one. In this explainer, we will try to lay out what his likely first moves will be – and how you can best protect yourself and your loved ones.

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The INA's Distorted Definition of "Conviction"

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

Updated on January 20, 2025

Advocate Resources
Criminal Issues
Immigrant Resources

Criminal convictions often carry immigration consequences, including mandatory detention and deportation. A conviction is when a criminal court or jury decides that a person is guilty of a crime or a person pleads guilty to having committed a crime. This community explainer discusses the INA's distorted definition of "conviction."

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