For years, the ACLU of Idaho has actively engaged in protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees. 

As Idaho and other states prepare for an increase in immigration enforcement, racial profiling, and mass deportations, here are some resources for immigrant families to protect their assets and loved ones. 

The information on this page is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney for legal advice.

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Know Your Rights When Interacting with ICE

A.Know Your Rights When Interacting with ICE

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Download these cards for printing or online distribution. Information is from the ACLU. 

Red Cards

A.Red Cards

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Red cards are to be given to an immigration enforcement agent or police officer as a declaration of your rights under the U.S. Constitution. Red cards are provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Idaho Emergency Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, by The Alliance of Idaho

A.Idaho Emergency Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, by The Alliance of Idaho

Power of Attorney, from Idaho Legal Aid

A.Power of Attorney, from Idaho Legal Aid

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Power of Attorney, from Idaho Legal Aid

A power of attorney will give a trusted individual the ability to handle your property, assets, and other important issues to you should you be detained without time to prepare. 

Power of Attorney Revocation, from Idaho Legal Aid

Should you decide to revoke power of attorney from someone in the event you lose access to your assets, you can revoke such privileges with this form. 

Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, from ILRC

A.Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, from ILRC

Create a crisis care plan for your child(ren)

A.Create a crisis care plan for your child(ren)

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Ensure they have a trusted adult to care for them and make sure they have a valid passport if they are U.S. citizens.

Download the Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, from ILRC for more tips and information on how to prepare for your children should you be detained. 

​​​​​​​USCIS Online Detainee Locator System

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USCIS Online Detainee Locator System

If you suspect your loved one is being detained on an immigration hold, you can search for them on this page. 

Step-by-step Comprehensive Family Preparedness Plan, by ILRC

A.Step-by-step Comprehensive Family Preparedness Plan, by ILRC

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The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has a step-by-step plan for family preparedness available to download in English and Spanish. It outlines how to protect your children, your assets, your information, and more. 

Visit the online family preparedness toolkit here