Reminder: Immigrants and every resident of the United States have fundamental rights
Knowing your rights and having a plan in place can reduce fear and anxiety during enforcement actions. Again, this applies to all residents regardless of immigration status.
If you see ICE call the DIRE hotline and provide: exact time of day, address or clear landmark, approximate number of agents.
DIRE Hotline:
888-347-3767
The D.I.R.E. (Deportation & Immigration Response Equipo) program is run by Churches Improving Communities, a non-profit organization. It provides a wide array of services to people facing immigration and detention crises including:
- A 24/7 Hotline (1-888-DIRE-SOS): that is available for those experiencing family separation or other immigration issues.
- Legal Services: The program offers low-cost immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and their families
- Support Services: Through “Navigators” or “Guias”, the program connects individuals with community volunteers who provide advocacy and listening support.
- Court Accompaniment: D.I.R.E. offers accompaniment to immigration court for those who feel unsafe attending alone.
- Assistance and Referrals: The organization also provides case management, counseling, food assistance, and referrals for housing.
- Provides a Know Your Rights information in Spanish or English
With ICE increasing its actions across the state, here are some resources that you might find useful for protecting your neighbors:
Other organizations you might want to check out:
- ILRC (Immigration Legal Resource Center): Their red cards are found here
- Imm Schools (Helping to transform schools into safe havens for all students)
- First Friends of New Jersey (Work with immigrants and the families of immigrants)
Get Involved!!
If you would like to help organize your community or join our rapid response team email us at rr@crinj.org