Immigrant Legal Defense

BREAKING: Today, a federal court blocked the Public Charge rule in its entirety. Thanks to today’s decision, as of right now, the rule is **no longer in effect!** Please check the ILRC Public Charge page for more details at ilrc.org/public-charge.

Join us and CSU-East Bay today at noon and 5pm for a presentation on current updates in immigration law and options for permanent status in the US!

Workers’ Rights Guide for DACA recipients that includes how allies can be supportive in the workplace.

The reports of forced sterilization, when viewed alongside current immigration policies including the separation of immigrant children from their families, the use of ICE raids to invoke fear, and the systematic attempt to deprive immigrant families of benefits and social support, indicate a concerted effort to destroy immigrant communities and particularly those of color. As advocates continue to challenge the various injustices perpetrated by the immigration system in the United States, the reports of forced sterilization are further proof that the current detention system in this country is ripe for abolition.

The #UndocuHustle refers to entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of the immigrant experience. This learning hub shows you how to leverage your skills, knowledge ...and experience to generate income through contracting or business start-up opportunitiesregardless of your immigration status. We’ll walk you through our new UndocuHustle Learning Hub and provide you with the necessary tools to get your UndocuHustle on! See more

Voting info! Reminder: Do not vote or register to vote if you are not yet a US citizen.

#repost @undocusuccess Join us for Monterey Bay’s Undocuweek! Our ILD attorney will be providing Immigration Updates on Monday. See you all there!

#repost @calpolydreamcenter Join Cal Poly’s Undocu-Week! An ILD attorney will be hosting the Q&A immigration session on Monday. See you all there!

This past weekend, Governor Newsom signed #AB3228, a bill focused on accountability and human rights in private detention facilities, including those used to hold immigrants. Read our blog post where we discuss the bill and its impact with Jackie Gonzalez, Policy Director for Immigrant Defense Advocates, which served as the sponsor for AB 3228.

We have the right to document ICE abuses and arrests. Learn more in the video below.

During encounters with ICE: Everyone has the right to remain silent, the right not to open the door without a warrant, and the right to refuse to sign any documents without an attorney present.

Join us this afternoon for an overview of TPS and how to obtain legal services.