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How to identify ICE from other law enforcement
This guide explains how to identify different types of law enforcement, including ICE, police, and CBP, and includes a quiz to test your knowledge.
Using Signal groups for activism
A high-level overview of Signal as a communication tool for community organizing, including some basic use cases and instructions for implementing. By Micah Flee.
A Handbook for Progressive Communicators
A handbook for progressive communicators. Includes 8 messaging principles and how to use them, sample narratives on a variety of topics, and effective real world examples. By Community Change.
Sanctuary Congregations and Harboring FAQ
An FAQ to help faith groups understand criminal laws and potential legal risks related to public declaration of "Sanctuary", Harboring, and Transporting. By the ACLU.
Power Mapping & Spectrum of Allies Worksheets
Step-by-step worksheets to guide organizations in identifying targets and methods to promote social change. By 350.
What To Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Practical advice to prepare for and respond toimmigration-related actions in the workplace, including I-9 audits, raids, and targeted deportation actions. By National Immigration Law Center.
Know Your Risks for Law Enforcement Encounters
A guide to rights and risks for law enforcement encounters. Covers a variety of scenarios, digital security concerns, and considerations for vulnerable populations. By National Lawyers Guild.
User Guide for ELITE–Tool Palantir Made for ICE
ELITE lets ICE populate a map with potential deportation targets, bring up dossiers, and view an address “confidence score” based on data sourced from HHS and other government agencies. Requires paid subscription. By 404 Media.
Locking down Signal
Key privacy settings and best practices for safer Signal use. By Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Atlas of Surveillance
Database of surveillance technologies used by law enforcement across the US. Drones, body cameras, automated license plate readers, facial recognition, and more. By Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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.