See below for resources.
Immigrant Equality (IE)
United We Dream
United We Dream is an immigrant youth-led organization in the United States that advocates for the rights of undocumented immigrants, particularly young people. They work to ensure that immigrant communities have access to resources, protection, and opportunities for a better future. United We Dream provides support through grassroots organizing, advocacy for policy changes, and fighting against harmful immigration practices.
Organized communities against Deportation
Organized Communities Against Deportation (OCAD) is an organization that focuses on resisting deportations and advocating for immigrant rights in the Chicago area. They work to protect immigrant families from separation by deportation through direct action, community organizing, and legal support. OCAD helps individuals facing deportation by providing resources, organizing campaigns, and engaging in solidarity, such as protests or civil disobedience.
The National Immigration Justice Center
The National Immigration Justice Center (NIJC) is a nonprofit organization that provides legal services, advocacy, and policy work aimed at defending and protecting the rights of immigrants. NIJC offers free or low-cost legal representation to individuals facing deportation, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations such as asylum seekers, children, and survivors of human trafficking or violence.
Transgender Law Center (TLC)
The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people. They provide legal resources, support, and advocacy to help individuals navigate issues such as discrimination, violence, healthcare access, and legal name and gender marker changes. TLC works to advance policies that protect and uplift transgender people, focusing on areas such as employment, healthcare, and public safety.
Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving full civil rights for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV . They provide legal representation, advocacy, and education on issues like discrimination, marriage equality, employment rights, and healthcare access. Lambda Legal works to protect and advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as those affected by HIV , by challenging discriminatory laws and practices in the courts and through public policy efforts.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) is a nonprofit organization that provides legal support and advocacy for transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex people, particularly those who are low-income and people of color. SRLP works to protect the rights of individuals facing discrimination in areas such as housing, employment, healthcare, and the criminal justice system.
El/La Para Tranlatinas
El/La Para TransLatinas is an organization based in San Francisco that supports transgender Latina immigrants and women of color. They provide a safe and empowering space for transgender Latinas to access services, including health care, legal assistance, and social support. The organization focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by trans Latinas, such as discrimination, immigration issues, and access to resources.
RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)
RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free or low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees. Based in Texas, RAICES works to protect the rights of immigrants, offering legal representation in areas such as asylum, deportation defense, and family reunification. They also provide education and advocacy to help immigrant communities navigate the complex immigration system.
