Kate I. Noble Board Member, District 3 at Sante Fe Public Schools | Official website
Kate I. Noble Board Member, District 3 at Sante Fe Public Schools | Official website
Resources are available for undocumented families in New Mexico to understand their legal rights and how to handle interactions with immigration authorities and law enforcement. These resources include guidance, toolkits, and informational flyers from various organizations.
Somos Un Pueblo Unido offers a "Know Your Rights" campaign that provides valuable information on immigrant legal rights. More details can be found at https://somosunpueblounido.org/know-your-rights/.
The New Mexico Attorney General, Raul Torres, has issued guidance on immigration enforcement which is accessible at https://nmdoj.gov/get-help/guidance-on-immigration-enforcement/.
The NM Immigrant Law Center provides a toolkit for immigrants, including additional resources in Spanish. This can be accessed at https://app.box.com/s/sgwqos638mzmiw1de7ruasbq1krrjx4n/file/1720016178828.
Further support is offered by the Immigrant Defense Project through resources tailored for communities. Their website is https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/for-communities/.
El Centro De Igualdad Y Derechos has released a flyer available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ugmGLnpRnKUORQXn7GJBgJE1moW2J5o9/view.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center distributes Red Cards designed to inform individuals of their rights during encounters with law enforcement. More information can be found at https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas.
Additional resources from the ACLU include guidelines on immigrant rights and student rights, accessible via the following links:
- Immigrants' Rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights#law-enforcement-asks-about-my-immigration-status
- Students' Rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/students-rights
Finally, the National Immigration Law Center offers advice on what actions to take if questioned or detained by immigration authorities or other law enforcement agencies. The guide is available at https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2025.01.14-KYR-What-To-Do-If-Arrested-ENGLISH-Final-JAN.pdf.
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