June 21, 2025 (info@sfpublicpress.org)
In a shifting legal landscape and while Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents have sought out and arrested immigrants at mandatory check-ins, experts urge immigrants to seek legal consultations and create safety plans tailored to their individual circumstances, even before they come in contact with immigration agents.
The Public Press has compiled advice from extensive interviews with four immigration attorneys and advocates, and from several workshops and press conferences discussing immigrant rights.
Experts weigh in on how to get an immigration lawyer, what documents to carry, and what to consider when approached by immigration agents.
