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Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights “How to Support Your Clients and Know Their Rights” www. icirr. org Luvia Quinones Health Policy Director lquinones@icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Agenda I. Overview of Illinois’ Immigrant population II. Local policy solutions III. Advocacy and Engagement Opportunities www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights • ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. • In partnership with our member organizations, the Coalition: educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; ● promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and ● advocates on immigrant-related issues; and ● informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees. ● www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Who are we talking about today? www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Undocumented Federal Poverty Level 350, 000 300, 000 250, 000 200, 000 150, 000 100, 000 50, 000 0 Illlinois Chicago Suburban Cook Income below 200% federal poverty level www. icirr. org 7 collar counties Downstate 94 counties income below 100% of federal poverty level

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights What is happening in IL? www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Local policy solution: Trust Act The Illinois TRUST Act seeks to protect and build trust between law enforcement agencies and immigrant communities by limiting local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. • • • Local police cannot comply with immigration detainers and warrants not issued by a judge. Local police also cannot stop, search, or arrest anyone based on that person’s immigration or citizenship status. Local police can still act upon a valid enforceable federal warrant, and can still otherwise communicate with ICE. For more information: www. trustinil. org www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Warrant signed by a judge www. icirr. org Warrant signed by ICE

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights The US Constitution guarantees basic rights to ALL of the people of the United States--regardless of immigration status www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Regardless of your immigration status, you have the right to: -REMAIN SILENT- Show your KYR Card! -SPEAK WITH AND BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY Police/Court : Public Defender or your own attorney at your own expense. Immigration Court : At your own expense -REQUEST A LOCAL TELEPHONE CALL Memorize phone numbers of family/friends with legal status *Preferably someone who knows/has your Emergency Plan. Contact your Consulate- List of consulates and phone numbers is available at detention centers. www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights What can you do? www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Recommendations: • Establish a written policy identifying areas as not open to the general public • Provide posters and educational materials advising clients that they have the right to refuse to answer questions from immigration agents and to ask that a lawyer be present if they are questioned • Establish a relationship with a lawyer, such as a board member who is an attorney, who can be available if an agent comes into your building • Designate a specific person or persons as responsible for handling contacts with law enforcement officials. www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Find legal help: • Nonprofit organizations that provide low-cost help can be found at www. immigrationlawhelp. org • The immigration courts have a list of lawyers and organizations that provide free legal services: www. justice. gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers-map • At https: //www. adminrelief. org there is a search engine into which you type a zip code and then are given a list of all the legal services near you. • You can search for an immigration lawyer using the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s online directory www. ailalawyer. com • The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild also has an online finda-lawyer tool: www. nationalimmigrationproject. org/find. html

Family Support Hotline What is the Family Support Network Hotline? ✓ ✓ ✓ Toll-free hotline offers help to Illinois families facing deportation. The hotline is staffed by trained volunteers who will listen to families and offer referrals to lawyers, social service agencies, pastors, and other community supporters. The hotline is staffed in English, Spanish, Polish and Korean. 1 -855 -HELP-MY-Family 1 -855 -435 -7693 ACTION: REPORT ANY ICE ACTIVITY TO THE HOTLINE BECOME A COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR!

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Ways service providers can be partners in supporting and protecting immigrant communities: • Host a know your rights session • Become a community navigator • Educate yourself and inform your community • Get involved Contact: Dagmara Avelar at davelar@icirr. org www. icirr. org

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Resources National Immigration Law Center www. nilc. org ICIRR www. icirr. org Shriver Center www. povertylaw. org Heartland Alliance https: //www. heartlandalliance. org/endingpoverty/ www. icirr. org