| There are many local and national organizations which deal with immigration and immigrant rights. To find out more about these organizations, please browse through the list below.
The Advocates for Human Rights - The Advocates for Human Rights is a non-governmental, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of internationally recognized human rights. The Advocates documents human rights abuses, advocates on behalf of individual victims, educates on human rights issues, and provides training and technical assistance to address and prevent human rights violations.
The American Bar Association - The American Bar Association has expressed a call for comprehensive immigration reform.
The American Immigration Law Foundation - The Foundation is dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy and the value of immigration to American society. This site has targeted policy information and curricula for attorneys, teachers, and immigrants.
Catholic Charities USA - Catholic Charities USA runs a "Justice for Newcomers" site with background on immigration, policy papers, and a call to action.
Catholic Charities of Minneapolis/St. Paul - Catholic Charities runs a Migrant and Refugee Services program in the Twin Cities.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (Clinic) - CLINIC advocates for transparent, fair and generous immigration policies.
Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law - Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA, that focuses on the human rights and domestic civil rights of insular minorities including immigrants, refugees, children, and indigenous peoples. They have several websites that can be accessed from the one linked on this page concerning aspects of immigration such as legalization for undocumented immigrants, protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, and issues concerning unaccompanied minors.
Center for Victims of Torture - As many as 500,000 torture survivors are living in the United States. These individuals were brutalized by repressive regimes abroad because of what they believed, what they said or did, or what they represented. Many survivors, their families, and their communities suffer the lingering, debilitating effects of their horrific traumas in silence. The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) exists to heal the wounds of government-sponsored torture on individuals, their families and their communities, and to stop its practice.
Centro Legal, Inc. - (no web-site available) - Provides civil legal services and legal translation/interpreter services for low-income Spanish-speaking and Latino persons. Also provides assistance with issues of immigration, permanent residence, suspension of deportation, political asylum, derivative citizenship, and naturalization. Centro Legal is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, and can be reached by calling 651-642-1890 or e-mailing centrolegal@mtn.org.
Detention Watch Network - Detention Watch Network has compiled resources for advocacy on immigration issues including tips for effective advocacy, an overview of provisions of the proposed legislation, and an outline of talking points.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota/Oficina Legal - Provides high-quality legal services to low-income immigrants in Minnesota. Educates immigrant and nonimmigrant communities about immigration matters, and engages in legislative advocacy.
Immigration Advocates Network - A free national online network which supports legal advocates working on behalf of immigrants' rights. Includes an immigration library, calendar of events, news, alerts, and more.
International Committee of the Red Cross - An an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
International Organization for Migration - Promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Jewish Children and Family Services - Provides refugee resettlement services.
Jewish Community Action - Jewish Community Action brings together diverse communities to promote social and economic justice issues in Minnesota.
Justice for Immigrants - The website of US. Council of Catholic Bishops' Justice for Immigrants Campaign includes immigration basics, statements on immigration from bishops, and educational tools for parishes. Also available in Spanish
Librarians Toolkit for Responding Effectively to Anti-Immigrant Sentiment - This PDF includes recommendations to enable, encourage and improve access to public libraries by the Latino community.
Lutheran Social Service - Lutheran Social Service provides legal services on refugee settlement and also takes photos for immigration applications.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance - Provides general civil legal services to low-income and elderly people through its three member corporations: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis (LASM), St. Cloud Area Legal Services, and Western Minnesota Legal Services.
Midwest Coalition for Human Rights - The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights is a network of 43 advocacy organizations, service providers, and university-based human rights centers collaborating to promote and protect human rights in our Midwest region, in the U.S., and internationally.
The Migration Information Source - The Migration Information Source is a project of Migration Policy Institute is an online resource providing authoritative data from numerous global organizations and governments, and global analysis of international migration and refugee trends.
Minnesota Council of Churches - Refugee Services - An ecumenical ministry welcoming persecuted people from around the world.
National Immigration Forum - A site the documents policies and recent immigration news and publications nationwide.
National Immigration Law Center - A site dedicated to news and information relating to changing immigration law, including the Dream Act, public benefits, and employment issues.
Neighborhood House - A multicultural, multilingual community center in Minnesota with programming for all ages. Is often a first stop for new immigrants and refugees.
New American Opportunity Campaign - NAOC is a campaign for comprehensive immigration reform powered by immigrant advocacy, grassroots, religious and labor organizations across the United States and on Capitol Hill. They offer links to reports, resources and opportunities to take action
New to America - Information and resources for refugees and immigrants
Office for Social Justice - Serves the Archdiocese as its primary resource and catalyst for the work of social justice. Has an "Immigration Action Team" which helps to educate Catholics throughout the Archdiocese on the complex issues faced by immigrants, and to mobilize advocacy for just immigration legislation.
Pew Hispanic Center - This site chronicles the Latino experience in America, with a number of policy papers and reports on immigration issues.
Urban Institute - Urban Institute's Immigration page provides links to several recent academic publications, broken down by specific category, relating to many aspects of immigration in the United States.
USA for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - Non-profit organization which builds support in the United States for the humanitarian work of the UNHCR.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - USCIS is the branch of the Homeland Security Department that deals with immigration issues. This site contains the most up-to-date government immigration policies and immigration statistics.
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB's Migrant and Refugee Services takes a global look at immigration issues, with updated information about U.S. policies and a forum on how to take action.
Sabathani Community Center - Sabathani provides a range of family, youth, senior, and life skills programs to meet the needs of the multi-cultural community it servces in South Minneapolis.
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children - "What Happens When I go to Immigration Court?" is a video to help unaccompanied immigrant and asylum-seeking children who are seeking safe haven in the United States understand immigration court.
World Relief - Provides refugee resettlement services. |