Resources
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.
Toolkit: Creating Safe & Supportive Schools for Immigrant & English Learner (EL) Students
Guide for teachers for school immigration protocols and creating supportive classroom environments. Outlines the legal and ethical responsibilities of providing education access for all. Made for K-12 educators but may be useful for ABE programs also.
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.
Immigration Policy Tracking Project
Tracks changes to U.S. immigration law and policy. Can search by specific immigration status under "subject matter" category to see latest updates and announcements.
Refugee and Immigrant Helpline
1-800-814-4806 or [email protected] Connects immigrants and refugees with statewide resources for jobs, legal help, housing assistance, etc. Navigators speak English, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian; other languages available through telephonic interpreters.
Know Your Rights & Legal Aid Resources
Our resources include those related to knowing your rights as a teacher, legal aid resources and more. Teacher lesson plans and materials are housed on ATLAS. Technical assistance, policies and statute law related to Adult Ed will be provide by the MN ABE team.