Immigration Support & Advocacy Resources
As people of faith, we are called to welcome the stranger, stand with the vulnerable, and advocate for justice. This resource hub provides information, tools, and guidance to support immigrants and other at-risk communities through legal assistance, advocacy, and pastoral care. Here, you’ll find links to Episcopal and partner organizations offering Know Your Rights materials, policy updates, and ways to take action. We invite you to explore these resources and join us in working for a more just and compassionate world. If you have updates or corrections, please email [email protected].
Immigration Enforcement Flowchart
In uncertain times, it’s important for parishes to be prepared to respond with clarity and care. This flowchart provides step-by-step guidance on what to do if immigration enforcement agents come to your church, ensuring that clergy and staff understand their rights and responsibilities. By following these procedures, you can help protect your congregation while responding in a way that upholds our faith’s commitment to justice and dignity for all people. Download this PDF to equip your parish with this essential information.
Resources & Links
The Episcopal Church
- Immigration Action Toolkit: episcopalchurch.org/immigration-action-toolkit
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM)
- Bi-weekly Immigration Update Call, every other Tuesday, 10–10:30 a.m. PT (registration required): Register here
- Summary of Executive Orders and Action Steps: episcopalmigrationministries.org/advocate-2025
- Essential Resources for Immigrant Families: episcopalmigrationministries.org/essential-resources-immigrant-families
Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations (OGR)
- Weekly Network Call, every Thursday, 10–10:30 a.m. PT (registration required): Register here
- Action alerts: episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/action-alerts
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
- Red Cards (Know Your Rights): ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon SOAR Immigration Legal Services
- “Know Your Rights” Fact Sheet: soarlegal.org/our-services/know-your-rights
- Legal Services & Consultations: soarlegal.org/our-services/legal-services
Innovation Law Lab
- Executive Order Analysis: innovationlawlab.org/media/Law-Lab-Executive-Order-Analysis-Updated-Jan2025.pdf
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
- Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration – nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-what-to-do-if-arrested-detained-immigration
- A Guide for Employers: What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace – nilc.org/resources/a-guide-for-employers-what-to-do-if-immigration-comes-to-your-workplace
- Know Your Rights: Expedited Removal Expansion – nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-expedited-removal-expansion
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- Know Your Rights Guide: aclu.org/know-your-rights
- Letter to the Editor Guide: peoplepower.org/guides/letter-to-the-editor-guide-right-to-learn
- Immigrant Rights: aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Protecting Houses of Worship: cisa.gov/topics/physical-security/protecting-houses-worship
Legal Aid Justice Center
- Immigration Rapid Response Toolkit: justice4all.org/rapid-response-toolkit
Immigration Legal Aid
- Oregon Law Center – legal aid offices in Oregon: oregonlawcenter.org
- Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) – a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (Portland & Hillsboro offices): soarlegal.org
- Center for Non-Profit Legal Services (Medford / Jackson County): cnpls.org
- Immigration Counseling Service – Non-Profit Immigration Advocates (Portland & Hood River offices): ics-law.org
- Farmworker Services Center / Centro de Servicios para Campesinos (Woodburn): pcun.org
- Catholic Charities of Oregon – Immigration Legal Services: catholiccharitiesoregon.org/services/migrant-services/immigration-legal-services
- Catholic Community Services of Lane County – Refugee & Immigrant Services Program (RISP): ccslc.org/need-help
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest (Oregon offices): lcsnw.org/office/location/oregon
- Somos Hispanas Unidas Silverton (We Are United Hispanic Women of Silverton): somoshispanasunidas.org