Immigration and ICE Resources
IMMIGRATION & ICE RESOURCES
Safety is collective. Information is protection.
At House of Dow, we believe community care is essential.
This page exists to share accessible, practical information about immigration enforcement, surveillance, constitutional rights, and community support.
We share these resources in the spirit of solidarity, dignity, preparedness, and mutual care.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
ACLU – Know Your Rights Video Series
Guidance on interacting with immigration agents at home, at work, or in public. Knowing your rights ahead of time can help you make informed decisions during a stressful encounter.
Access the ACLU Know Your Rights series
What Do I Do if ICE Is in My Community? – Shamieh Law
This detailed guide from Shamieh Law covers what to do during different types of ICE encounters, including interactions on the street, at your home, and in a vehicle.
It also includes information about preparing your family, safely documenting an encounter, supporting a neighbor who is being detained, and finding legal help.
This is a third-party resource provided by a private law firm. House of Dow does not provide legal advice or endorse any individual attorney. Use this resource for general information and speak with a qualified immigration attorney about your individual circumstances.
“Red Card” – Haitian Creole Version
A printable rights card designed to help someone communicate that they are exercising their constitutional rights during an immigration encounter.
We encourage community members to locate versions in the language that is most accessible to them and share reliable Know Your Rights information within trusted networks.
SURVEILLANCE & LICENSE PLATE READERS
Automatic License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, are camera systems that capture license plates and create searchable records showing where and when vehicles were observed.
Reporting has documented local law enforcement agencies performing searches of ALPR systems on behalf of federal immigration authorities, including ICE. Because access and data-sharing practices can vary between agencies and locations, we encourage community members to stay informed about how these systems are being used locally.
Immigrant Defense Project – ALPR Community Handout
An educational guide explaining how automatic license plate readers work, what information they collect, and why immigrant communities should be aware of them.
View the ALPR Community Handout
DeFlock – Community ALPR Camera Map
DeFlock provides a public map of reported automatic license plate reader camera locations. The map can be used as an awareness tool to better understand where this surveillance infrastructure may be present.
Maps and community-reported resources may not identify every camera and may change over time. Always treat them as informational tools rather than a complete record.
COMMUNITY SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS
There is no single safety plan that works for every person or family. The goal is to give people information so they can make decisions that fit their circumstances.
If immigration enforcement is a concern for you or someone you care about, consider planning ahead:
- Learn your rights before an encounter happens
- Keep important phone numbers somewhere accessible
- Identify a trusted immigration attorney or legal organization
- Create an emergency family or childcare plan when appropriate
- Keep copies of important documents somewhere a trusted person can access them
- Talk with trusted neighbors about how you can support one another
Preparation is not about creating panic. It is about making sure people have options, support, and accurate information when they need it.
MUTUAL AID & COMMUNITY CARE
Mutual aid is the voluntary and reciprocal exchange of resources and services for shared benefit. For us, that means recognizing that community care can be practical, immediate, and deeply human.
That can look like:
- Sharing food or groceries
- Providing transportation
- Organizing childcare
- Running errands for a neighbor
- Helping someone move
- Connecting someone with reliable legal resources
- Checking in on families affected by detention or enforcement activity
Solidarity over charity.
Dignity, care, and justice.
We keep each other safe.
A NOTE FROM HOUSE OF DOW
House of Dow is not a law firm, and nothing on this page should be considered individual legal advice.
Immigration policies, enforcement practices, technology, and legal guidance can change. Whenever possible, verify information directly with the organization providing it and speak with a qualified immigration attorney about your specific situation.
If you find an outdated link or have a reliable resource that should be added, please let us know.
Community is protection. Awareness is power.