Resources

Guidance on ICE Enforcement in Sensitive Locations

Document published by the AG's office offering guidance to organizations such as churches, schools, and hospitals, that ICE officers previously did not enter due to their "sensitive" nature.

10 Strategies for How Schools Should Respond to Help Children Impacted by ICE Raids

Guidance points for schools and educators for supporting immigrant students. Targeted at K-12 schools, but most points could be applied to Adult Ed programs.

Immigration Enforcement Guidance for Educators

Memorandum from Keith Ellison's office discussing ways schools can support students' communities and the protections offered under state and federal law. Offers citations specific to Minnesota law. Intended for K-12 schools but also useful for ABE programs. Current as of February 2025.

Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law

One-page sheet giving advice for working with an immigration attorney or representative and ensuring that person is authorized to practice. May be useful to give to students who mention they are looking for an immigration lawyer, or for instructors helping students obtain legal assistance.

Factsheet: Warrants and Subpoenas

Discusses the differences between judicial and administrative warrants and subpoenas, using the example of a school asked to release an immigrant student's records. PDF includes examples of what these documents may look like.

Printable Know Your Rights Red Cards

Includes PDFs and instructions for printing your own "red cards" for distribution. Available in 18 languages, including Amharic, Tigrinya, Ukranian, Hmong, French, and Spanish (no Oromo, Somali, or Karen). The organization suggests printing them double sided on heavy red card stock.