Know Your Rights Resources
Kids First Chicago believes all children and families should feel safe and welcome in schools. We understand that recent federal orders might be making some families feel uncertain. We have compiled this list of resources to help you understand your rights and direct you to the support you need. Please note that the resources provided on this page are for informational purposes only. We cannot guarantee that they will be regularly updated or that all resources will be the most recent versions. We encourage you to seek advice from qualified professionals for specific guidance on immigration resources.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Immigrants' Rights - The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.
Alianza Americas- Immigrant Justice
Resource page - Updates, events, and information on immigration.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
Guidance and Resources Regarding New Presidential Administration - This page contains important information regarding the potential impact of the incoming presidential administration on CPS school communities and it will continue to evolve based on our response to policy changes at the federal level.
Chicago Legal Aid
Legal Aid - Free legal aid for low-income residents of Cook County.
Illinois Coalition For Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
Family Support Network and Hotline - The purpose of the ICIRR Family Support Network (FSN) is to connect immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support in collaboration with member organizations. If you need assistance due to ICE detention or to report any suspected ICE sightings, call 1-855-435-7693.
Muslims for Just Future
Immigration Know Your Rights Resources - Information in Spanish, Punjabi, Arabic, and Urdu.
National Immigrant Justice Center
Legal Services - The Midwest Immigrant Defenders Alliance (MIDA) provides high-quality immigration legal services for free to detained immigrants.
Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD)
Support a campaign - OCAD is a group of undocumented, unapologetic, and unafraid organizers building a resistance movement against deportations and the criminalization of immigrants and people of color in Chicago and surrounding areas.
The Resurrection Project – Immigrant Justice
Immigration Resource Hub - Materials, videos, and guides to answer immigration-related questions.