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Immigration Legal Resources & Hotlines
Free and low-cost legal aid, emergency hotlines, and know-your-rights resources for immigrants and their families across the United States.
National Hotlines & Legal Aid
National Immigrant Justice Center
1-312-660-1370
Free legal screenings, detention assistance, and policy advocacy. Serves immigrants regardless of status.
American Immigration Lawyers Association
1-202-507-7600
Lawyer referral service to find immigration attorneys in your area. Many offer free or reduced consultations.
Immigration Advocates Network
immigrationadvocates.org
Online directory of free and low-cost legal services searchable by state and ZIP code.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Helps immigrants fleeing abuse access VAWA protections and U-visa assistance. Available in 200+ languages.
RAICES (Refugee & Immigrant Center)
1-210-226-7722
Free and low-cost legal services for immigrant families, unaccompanied minors, and detained individuals.
Catholic Charities USA
1-703-549-1390
Immigration legal services through local diocesan offices nationwide. Services available regardless of religion.
Know Your Rights — Quick Reference
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the country. Say: "I am exercising my right to remain silent."
You Do Not Have to Open Your Door
ICE cannot enter your home without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. An administrative warrant (Form I-200) does not grant entry. Full guide
You Can Record ICE Agents
You have the First Amendment right to record law enforcement in public spaces. Keep your phone charged and recording apps accessible. Full guide
You Have the Right to a Lawyer
You have the right to speak with an attorney before answering any questions. Say: "I want to speak with my lawyer." Do not sign anything without legal counsel.
Legal Resources by State
Organizations providing free or low-cost immigration legal services, organized by state. Green tags indicate states with sanctuary protections; red tags indicate states with anti-sanctuary laws.
California Sanctuary State
- CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) — Los Angeles. Legal services, community organizing, and policy advocacy. chirla.org
- CARECEN (Central American Resource Center) — Los Angeles & San Francisco. Legal aid for Central American immigrants. carecen-la.org
- Asian Law Caucus — San Francisco. Free legal services for Asian & Pacific Islander immigrants. asianlawcaucus.org
- ACLU of California — Statewide. Know-your-rights resources, legal advocacy, and policy work. aclunc.org
View ICE Activity in California 2026 · Los Angeles local guide · Central Valley local guide · San Diego local guide · Inland Empire local guide · Bay Area local guide
Texas Anti-Sanctuary (SB 4)
- RAICES Texas — San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth. Free legal services for detained immigrants and families. raicestexas.org
- Texas Civil Rights Project — Statewide. Litigation, legal aid, and advocacy for immigrant rights. txcivilrights.org
- LUPE (La Union del Pueblo Entero) — Rio Grande Valley. Community organizing and legal referrals for border communities. lupenet.org
- Equal Justice Center — Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio. Workers' rights and immigration legal aid. equaljusticecenter.org
View ICE Activity in Texas 2026 · Houston local guide · Dallas–Fort Worth local guide · Rio Grande Valley local guide · San Antonio local guide · El Paso local guide
New York Sanctuary Protections
- Make the Road New York — NYC, Long Island, New Jersey. Legal clinics, know-your-rights trainings, and rapid response. maketheroadny.org
- New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) — Statewide. Policy advocacy and legal referral network. nyic.org
- Legal Aid Society — Immigration Law Unit — NYC. Free legal representation for low-income immigrants. legalaidnyc.org
- ActionNYC — NYC. Free immigration legal help through the city. Call 311 and ask for ActionNYC.
View ICE Activity in New York 2026 · Queens neighborhood guide · Long Island worksite guide
Florida Anti-Sanctuary (SB 168)
- Americans for Immigrant Justice — Miami. Free legal services, detention visits, and unaccompanied children representation. aijustice.org
- Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) — Statewide. Rapid response network and community organizing. floridaimmigrant.org
- WeCount! — South Florida. Legal referrals and workers' rights for day laborers and domestic workers.
- Catholic Charities of Central Florida — Orlando. Immigration legal services regardless of religion. cflcc.org
Illinois Sanctuary (TRUST Act)
- National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) — Chicago. Legal representation, policy advocacy, and detained immigrant services. immigrantjustice.org
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) — Statewide. Community education, legal referrals, and rapid response. icirr.org
- Heartland Alliance — Chicago. Legal aid for asylum seekers, trafficking survivors, and unaccompanied minors. heartlandalliance.org
- Legal Aid Chicago — Chicago. Free civil legal services including immigration matters for low-income residents.
Arizona No Sanctuary Protections
- Florence Immigrant & Refugees Rights Project — Florence & Phoenix. Free legal services for detained immigrants. firrp.org
- No More Deaths / No Más Muertes — Southern Arizona. Humanitarian aid and legal observer support in the borderlands. nomoredeaths.org
- Puente Arizona — Phoenix. Grassroots organizing, rapid response, and community defense. puenteaz.org
- ACLU of Arizona — Statewide. Legal advocacy, litigation, and know-your-rights education. acluaz.org
Georgia Anti-Sanctuary (SB 452)
- GALEO (Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials) — Statewide. Civic engagement, legal referrals, and community resources. galeo.org
- Latin American Association — Atlanta. Legal aid, social services, and immigration assistance. thelaa.org
- Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) — Southeast region. Impact litigation on immigrant rights and civil rights. splcenter.org
New Jersey Immigrant Trust Directive
- American Friends Service Committee NJ — Newark. Immigrant rights program, legal accompaniment, and rapid response. afsc.org
- Make the Road New Jersey — Elizabeth, Passaic. Legal clinics and community organizing. maketheroadnj.org
- NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice — Statewide. Policy advocacy and legal referral network.
- Wind of the Spirit — Morristown. Community organizing and legal referrals for day laborers.
Colorado Sanctuary (HB 19-1124)
- Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) — Statewide. Free legal services for detained immigrants and children. rmian.org
- Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) — Statewide. Community organizing, rapid response, and policy advocacy. coloradoimmigrant.org
- Together Colorado — Denver. Faith-based community organizing and legal referrals.
- ACLU of Colorado — Statewide. Legal advocacy and know-your-rights education. aclu-co.org
North Carolina No Sanctuary Protections
- NC Justice Center — Immigrant & Refugee Rights — Raleigh. Policy advocacy, legal referrals, and community education. ncjustice.org
- El Centro Hispano — Durham, Raleigh. Legal services, social programs, and community resources. elcentronc.org
- Siembra NC — Charlotte, Raleigh. Community organizing and rapid response for immigrant families.
- ACLU of North Carolina — Statewide. Legal advocacy on 287(g) programs and immigrant rights. acluofnorthcarolina.org
Virginia No Sanctuary Protections
- Legal Aid Justice Center — Charlottesville, Richmond, Falls Church. Free legal services for low-income immigrants. justice4all.org
- Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition — Northern Virginia & DC. Legal representation for detained immigrants. caircoalition.org
- Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights (VACIR) — Statewide. Advocacy and community organizing.
- ACLU of Virginia — Statewide. Legal advocacy and know-your-rights education. acluva.org
Massachusetts Local Sanctuary Policies
- Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition — Statewide. Legal referrals, policy advocacy, and community education. miracoalition.org
- Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project — Boston. Free legal representation for detained immigrants. pairproject.org
- Centro Presente — Boston. Legal aid and community organizing for Central American immigrants. cpresente.org
- Irish International Immigrant Center — Boston. Legal services for immigrants from all backgrounds. iiicenter.org
Additional National Resources
Federal & National Organizations
- ACLU — Immigrants' Rights Project — National litigation and advocacy defending immigrant rights under the Constitution. aclu.org
- National Immigration Law Center (NILC) — Policy analysis, litigation, and advocacy for low-income immigrants. nilc.org
- United We Dream — Largest immigrant youth-led network. Migra Watch hotline, community defense, and advocacy. unitedwedream.org
- Detention Watch Network — National coalition working to end immigration detention. Facility locator and advocacy tools. detentionwatchnetwork.org
- Freedom for Immigrants — Visitation program and hotline for people in immigration detention. freedomforimmigrants.org
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) — Free legal representation for unaccompanied children in immigration proceedings. supportkind.org
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