What To Do If Your Loved One Gets Detained – Resource Guide
Save and review this resource guide on what to do in the event that your loved one is detained. It can be overwhelming to think about and prepare for but in order to be proactive and limit harm from ICE as much we all can, we need this information.
Read through this guide with your loved ones and supporters so that everyone knows what to do in this case. Information is our power and we should always try our hardest to protect our people.
Know Your Rights
These resources tell you about your rights when interacting with police and ICE at home, work, driving, or in detention. Knowledge is power!
Booklet
Learn all about your rights, safety planning, and more in the form of a short booklet translated in Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese. Available to print, download, and view.
Video
Learn about your rights in the form of a video which is also translated in Khmer, Hmong, and Vietnamese
Southeast Asian American Solidarity Toolkit:
A Guide to Resisting Deportation and Detention from the #ReleaseMN8 Campaign
Family members, organizers, and lawyers from the #ReleaseMN8 campaign put together a toolkit based on their personal experiences. The toolkit has information about how to take action to fight for your loved one’s release from immigrant detention.
USCIS Forms & Info
If you are in deportation proceedings, requesting your records is the first step in fighting your case. Click below to begin.
Repatriation Agreements
The U.S. has signed repatriation agreements with both Cambodia and Vietnam. This means that Cambodia and Vietnam are issuing travel documentation to some people who the U.S. government has ordered to be deported.
More Resources
More resources for refugees facing deportation to Cambodia, Vietnam, or Laos
