As federal immigration enforcement in Evanston has increased since September, Northwestern students and staff are confronted with the detainments of their neighbors.
On Friday, five Mexican immigrants who the Department of Homeland Security said lacked permanent status were arrested in Evanston, a DHS spokesperson wrote in an email to The Daily.
As immigration enforcement raids increase around the country, many are left to grapple with anxiety. The Daily compiled a list of resources that community members can turn to for legal support, information and solidarity.
Advancement for the Undocumented Community
NU’s Advancement for the Undocumented Community offers “resources and support for undocumented students and students with undocumented family members,” according to its website. Through events, workshops and collaborations with local and national organizations, its members work to create a voice for their community.
More information about meetings can be found on AUC’s Instagram.
The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
The Presidents’ Alliance provides a database of resources for undocumented students, international students, as well as refugee and displaced students. Additionally, it provides resources for navigating the federal administration’s impact on immigrants in higher education.
Resource topics include legal help for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status renewal or employment-based immigration, explainers on campus safety with immigration enforcement presence and checklists for cross-campus support initiatives.
See their website, presidentsalliance.org, for more information.
Northern Illinois Justice For Our Neighbors
Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors is a United Methodist Church organization that provides free legal services to immigrants of all faiths and backgrounds. Services include assistance with legal consultations, paperwork and free child care. Additionally, the organization provides volunteer opportunities for other students to be allies for undocumented immigrants.
NIJFON provides the following services: family-based petitions, DACA, U-Visa, T-Visa (for victims of trafficking), removal defense, asylum, withholding of removal, Temporary Protected Status, Adjustment of Status, naturalization and citizenship, Violence Against Women Act protection, religious worker visas, Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act and Special Immigrant Juvenile status.
Please note, NIJFON is not able to take on employment-based visa cases.
At your appointment, you will be able to speak to an intake volunteer who can document your questions, needs and concerns before speaking with a clinic attorney. To schedule an appointment, visit their website, nijfon.org, or call 773-609-4401.
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