New “Know Your Rights” Resource Available for Parents Detained by ICE from National Immigration Law Center and Center for Law and Social Policy

By Kayla Blackwell, NLIHC Senior Housing Policy Analyst 

The National Immigration Law Center and Center for Law and Social Policy together released a new “Know Your Rights” resource, available in English and Spanish, for parents detained by ICE. The current administration has used immigration enforcement to threaten and intimidate immigrant communities, and evictions are occurring in Black and Latino communities with concerns for due process and illegal tactics. For this reason, NLIHC is working to defend immigrant communities’ access to housing and ensure advocates know ways to engage in policy advocacy and protect their communities. Access the resource in English here and aquí en español. Additional languages forthcoming; monitor CLASP’s website for further updates. 

In short, here are five things for parents to know: 

1. You have the right to make decisions about the care and custody of your child at the time of arrest. 

2. You have the right to be kept near your child and stay in touch with them while detained. 

3. You can ask for assistance in most detention centers to help you make plans for your children. 

4. You can be part of your child’s welfare court case while you are in ICE detention. 

5. You can decide whether your child will remain in the U.S. and make alternative care arrangements. 

Legal Disclaimer: This resource provides general information. It is not legal advice specific to your situation. To find an immigration attorney, you can search for legal services by zip code by visiting the National Immigration Legal Services Directory. 

Read the resource in English here and aquí en español.