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A collection of resources to strengthen our community and build the skills we need for strategic noncooperation and effective nonviolent resistance.
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Immigrant Safety Plan
A resource to help parents plan for the care of their children (with or without status) in the event they are unable to, particularly if detained or deported. By Legal Counsel for Youth and Children.
Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS
How to identify a broad range of some "less lethal" weapons used by ICE and CBP. Includes detailed descriptions and illustrations. By Bellingcat.
ICE Watch Digital Security
Digital security checklist for anyone working to hold ICE accountable: filming, rapid response, foot patrols, or adopt-a-corner. By Activist Checklist.
ReadyNow! App
A free and secure mobile app designed to help immigrants prepare for possible detention and act quickly in moments of crisis. By Human Rights First.
ICE Free Zone Toolkit For your Neighborhood
Tools for organizing with your neighbors: a guide to canvassing and talking to neighbors, non-cooperation pledge templates, Know Your Rights flyers, and posters and graphics. By Great For All CID.
Toolkit: No Housing for ICE
Strategies and resources for advocates seeking to persuade Hotel franchise owners to refuse lodging to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and contractors. By Unknown.
Rapid Response Networks in the Twin Cities
Report that explores the details of the Twin Cities' evolving Rapid Response system for the benefit of others around the country who may soon be facing similar pressures. By CrimethInc.
Lessons Learned from Parents During ICE/CBP Occupation
Guide includes info on school patrols, rapid response near schools, supporting community needs, how allies can prepare, and talking with kids about ICE/CBP. By anonymous parents in Chicago.
Make ICE Accountable Toolkit
Comprehensive guide to a broad range of actions and tactics for holding ICE accountable: from ICE watch to vigils, strikes, labor organizing, legal and legislative actions, and more. By Siembra NC.
We Will Defend and Resist: Toolkit For Organizers and Advocates on Workplace and Audits
Resources and guidance for labor and community organizers, advocates, and law practitioners on how to prepare for, resist, and respond to a workplace immigration raid or audit. By AFL-CIO.
Racial Justice in the Face of State Repression
A guide to how and why the state uses violence and coercion to suppress social movements and how to resist it in ways that are aligned with our racial justice values. By Catalyst Project.
Community Defense Zone Starter Guide
A guide to Community Defense Zone campaigns. Geared towards creating community-based sanctuary, countering criminalization, and changing policies at local and state levels. By Power Shift Network.
How We Dealt With Border Patrol
Learnings and how-to's on crucial elements of rapid response, including running ICE Watch and similar trainings, and planning patrol shifts and zones. By Siembra NC.
Action Kit to Protect Student Immigrants
Demands to make for protecting immigrant students, policies and procedures, and tools for organizing. By Alliance for Educational Justice and Advancement Project.
No Secret Police: Policy Guide for Local Electeds
A list of recommended actions and policies to protect our communities from ICE and military deployments. Also includes framing and messaging guidance. By Local Progress.
Community Defense Resource Hub
Event templates and shareable graphics, resources, trainings that can be customized for local actions, events, and KYR tools. By La Siembra / Defend & Recruit
Rapid Response Action Plan for Faith Communities
A 10-step action plan to equip faith communities to respond immediately when ICE threatens undocumented individuals and families. By Vote Common Good.