Resources
Know Your Rights Trainings
Available to arrange volunteer-led "Know Your Rights" trainings at local sites and organizations. Also has a 30-minute "Know Your Rights" video in Spanish presented by an immigration attorney.
Your Rights If Immigration Shows Up at Work
FAQ discussing topics such as what do do if immigration officers come to a workplace, which spaces they are allowed to enter, and the difference between an "immigration raid" and an "immigration audit."
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.
Rights and Protections Hub: Protecting Campus Community Members
Collection of resources for teachers and administrators discussing school policies re: release of immigrant student data and what to do if immigration officers come to campus. Focused on higher ed but general ideas can be applied to ABE programs also.
Toolkit: Higher Education for Immigrant Students
Information on higher education access to immigrants, with a focus on availability of enrollment and financial aid for undocumented students. Includes state-by-state information and updates on ongoing advocacy. May be useful for GED or College Readiness instructors.