Helping Families Prevent DeportatioN

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Prepare Emergency Plans

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• Legal Consultations to screen for remedies in a person's immigration situation

• Background checks for individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system or immigration authorities

• Legal Representation in affirmative applications for immigration status

• Know Your Rights Presentations tailored to the specific needs of Sacramento's diverse immigrant communities

• Family Emergency Preparedness Assistance for parents seeking to create emergency plans for their children in the event they are deported

 

Assistance or Representation for Individuals Facing Deportation

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• Legal Consultations for individuals detained by immigration & Customs Enforcement 

• Legal Representation for individuals challenging immigration detention and seeking bond

• Legal Representation for individuals in deportation proceedings

• Accompaniment Services for individuals in deportation proceedings without legal representation. Have an upcoming court date or ICE check-in? Do not go alone. Contact NorCal Resist at 916-382-0256 to request accompaniment by a trained volunteer. 

 

CONTACT US TO REQUEST LEGAL aSSISTANCE

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To Request Legal Assistance for a Non-Detained person - Call California Immigration Project's main line at 916-241-3355, or refer to our FUEL Partner Referral List. The CIP Sacramento Resource Guide includes a referral list for pro-bono and private attorneys. The Sacramento Region Refugee Coalition, (SRRC), another regional collaborative in Sacramento also lists other regional providers and resources on their website's Service Provider Directory. The Mexican Consulate also offers legal services. Contact them at 916-536-6599 M, W, F from    9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (you do not need to be a Mexican National to receive a general consultation) to schedule a free immigration consultation. 

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To Request Legal Assistance for Detained person - Call the Sacramento Rapid Response Hotline at 916-382-0256. It is helpful to have an individual's full name, and A-number if available. If you are located outside of Sacramento, please refer to your regional hotline to find local resources. Find your local network here. 

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Links to additional Resources:

• Community Resource Guide - Guide Created by CCIJ, first steps after someone is detained by immigration. Available for download. 

• Sacramento Resource Guide -  Guide created by CIP, FAQ guide for immigrants in court proceedings. Includes an immigration legal services referral list for private and pro-bono immigration attorneys, as well as a social services referral list. Scan the QR code to access the most updated version of the guide: link to guide.

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srrc Service provider directory​​

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The  Sacramento Region Refugee Coalition (SRRC) serves as Sacramento's central hub for newcomer communities and the organizations dedicated to supporting them. Their website hosts  a community-led information and resource sharing for newcomer services and support, as well as a Service Provider Directory. The Directory features a filter to help you find the resources you need. Organizations and Resources shared on the SRRC site are verified and vetted. If you are a part of a service providing organization, you can sign up and add your organization's information! Community members can use the SANNA, a built-in chat AI tool to help guide them in finding resources in the Sacramento Region. The tool is available in six languages!​​​​

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