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Resources for Detainees

Resources for folks in detention

There are many organizations helping detained immigrants and their families navigate an unjust system.

How do I Find a Detained Individual?​​​

ICE Detainee Locator

- Need Individual's Alien Registration Number (A+8-9 digits)

- Need Individual's Country of birth

Resources & Support For Detainees & Deportees

San Francisco Immigrant & Legal Education Network (SFILEN)

Deportations & Detentions

ArabicChinese I English I Spanish I Tagalog

Information about what happens if an arrest occurs and what individuals and families can do.

Freedom for Immigrants

Information to support people in detention. Dedicated to abolishing detention worldwide.

Information for Families English | Spanish

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National Immigration Law Center

Detainee Support Program: Guide for Visiting Immigrant Detainees

Detention causes physical and emotional isolation for both the detainee and their family.  This guide provides information on locating detainees and visitation rights.

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Black Alliance for Just Immigration

Guide to Obtaining Detention Records

BAJI has a number of helpful resources including this guide to obtaining detention records

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American Immigration Council

Guide to Obtaining Detention Records

The AIC also has a guide to obtaining detention records

We are grateful to all of the advocates and partners in this work.
Collaborators include:

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