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How to defend your own case
For over thirty years, the Florence Project has pursued empowerment and justice for detained immigrants in Arizona. These self-help materials are designed for people who are detained to use in representing themselves when applying for some common forms of legal relief from removal. These publications are meant to provide useful basic information about immigration law and detention in removal in Arizona and were created in the course of the Florence Project’s work. Under no circumstances do they constitute legal advice.
If Someone You Know Is Detained
The purpose of this page from the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center is to provide general information and education to the friends and family members of people in immigration detention. No information shared below constitutes an endorsement or guarantee, but rather general information that PIRC understands to be accurate at the time of publication. PIRC does not control and is not responsible for linked information. The links and information on the page are reviewed and updated as frequently as practicable but may not be current.
Know Your Rights - Community Learning Center of Ready to Stay
The Know Your Rights section of the Community Learning Center on Ready To Stay, provides reliable, up-to-date information on your basic rights as an immigrant living In The United States. You can browse the categorized resources or use the search tool to quickly find the information you need.
Know Your Rights With ICE
Information from the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) on your rights regarding possible arrest and deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Learn if you are at risk of arrest, what to do if confronted by ICE agents and what your rights are if you are arrested. (November 2021)
How to defend your own case
For over thirty years, the Florence Project has pursued empowerment and justice for detained immigrants in Arizona. These self-help materials are designed for people who are detained to use in representing themselves when applying for some common forms of legal relief from removal. These publications are meant to provide useful basic information about immigration law and detention in removal in Arizona and were created in the course of the Florence Project’s work. Under no circumstances do they constitute legal advice.
If Someone You Know Is Detained
The purpose of this page from the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center is to provide general information and education to the friends and family members of people in immigration detention. No information shared below constitutes an endorsement or guarantee, but rather general information that PIRC understands to be accurate at the time of publication. PIRC does not control and is not responsible for linked information. The links and information on the page are reviewed and updated as frequently as practicable but may not be current.
immi - Search for Legal Help
immi works with legal aid organizations across the U.S. to connect immigrants to legal help. Enter your address or zip code to see a list of organizations in your area.
Know Your Rights - Community Learning Center of Ready to Stay
The Know Your Rights section of the Community Learning Center on Ready To Stay, provides reliable, up-to-date information on your basic rights as an immigrant living In The United States. You can browse the categorized resources or use the search tool to quickly find the information you need.
Know Your Rights With ICE
Information from the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) on your rights regarding possible arrest and deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Learn if you are at risk of arrest, what to do if confronted by ICE agents and what your rights are if you are arrested. (November 2021)