Immigration and community resources guide

Resources

Tools, guides, and organizations to help you navigate immigration, legal rights, and more — with a focus on Arizona.

We believe knowledge is power. Whether you or someone you love is facing an immigration challenge or needs legal guidance — these resources are here to help. For food, shelter, domestic violence support, and nearly any other need, 211 Arizona is the single best place to start. This list is curated by our team and updated regularly.

Immigration & Legal Rights

Know Your Rights — ILRC Red Cards

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center's printable Red Cards help people assert their rights during encounters with ICE. Available in multiple languages — print and share with your community.

Guide

Florence Project — Arizona

The Florence Project provides free legal services to adults and unaccompanied children detained by immigration authorities in Arizona. One of the largest immigration legal services nonprofits in the country.

Organization

Puente Human Rights Movement

Phoenix-based grassroots organization defending immigrant communities from deportation and detention. Offers know-your-rights trainings, a food bank, Migra Watch rapid response, and the Línea de Defensa: (480) 506-7437.

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Mexican Consulate in Phoenix

The Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix provides consular protection, documentation services, and legal guidance for Mexican nationals in Arizona. Services include passport and ID issuance, consular registration (matrícula consular), assistance for detained nationals, and referrals to legal aid. Available to all Mexican citizens regardless of immigration status.

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Aliento

Arizona-based organization led by and for undocumented young people and their families. Provides mental health support, leadership development, and community resources for those navigating the immigration system.

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Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN)

Provides free immigration legal services, community power building, and storytelling programs that center immigrant voices in Arizona. Offers a weekly housing legal clinic and partners with immigrant-led organizations across the state.

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Borderlands Resource Initiative

Phoenix-based organization defending the rights and dignity of migrants through immigration court watch, ICE accompaniment, Know Your Rights education, rapid response training, and the AQUÍ legal clinic. Builds community solidarity and legal capacity across the region.

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CAIR Arizona

The Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona chapter — a civil rights and advocacy organization serving Muslim communities. Provides legal support for those facing religious discrimination, hate crimes, or civil rights violations, and advocates on immigration and civil liberties issues.

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Immigration Advocates Network

Find free and low-cost immigration legal services near you through a searchable national directory.

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National Immigration Law Center

Policy updates, legal analysis, and resources defending the rights of low-income immigrants.

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Immigrant Defense Project

Legal resources and advocacy for immigrants facing immigration detention or deportation proceedings.

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Keep Your Documents Safe — Important Reminder

Make copies of all your immigration paperwork — visa, passport, A-Number card, court notices, and any other official documents. Store them in a safe location where your family or trusted friends can find them if you are detained. Consider giving a trusted person a copy as well. Being prepared now protects your family later.

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Find Your Elected Officials

Arizona State

Find Your Arizona State Legislators

Look up your Arizona State House Representative and State Senator by address. Your state legislators represent you at the Arizona State Capitol and can be powerful advocates on issues affecting your community — including state-level immigration policies, funding for community services, and local protections.

Find My State Legislators
U.S. Federal

Find Your U.S. Congressperson & Senators

Look up your U.S. House Representative and both U.S. Senators for Arizona by address. Your federal representatives vote on immigration law, federal funding, and civil rights protections. Contacting them directly — especially in large numbers — can make a real difference.

Find My Federal Representatives

Documents & Guides for Detained Individuals

Form G-28 — ICE Privacy Release (Notice of Entry of Appearance)

This form allows ICE to release information about a detained person to a designated representative. Complete your name, A-Number, and personal details only. Do NOT fill in who ICE can release information to, and do NOT date the form — forms have expiration dates, and dating it now could make it invalid if you are detained later. Keep the completed form with your important documents in a safe place where your family or trusted contacts can find it.

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How to Request Your ICE Ankle Monitor Be Removed

A self-help guide for individuals on Alternatives to Detention (ATD) supervision — ankle monitors, check-ins, or the SmartLINK app. Explains your rights, how to de-escalate situations with ICE officers, and steps to take if your supervision conditions are changed or violated. Written for people representing themselves without an attorney.

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Bond Hearing Guide (English)

Step-by-step guide to requesting and preparing for an immigration bond hearing.

English

Bond Hearing Guide (Spanish)

Guía paso a paso para solicitar y prepararse para una audiencia de fianza de inmigración.

Español

Arizona Immigration Bond Checklist

A practical checklist to help families and supporters gather everything needed for a bond hearing.

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Prolonged Detention Bond Guide

Guidance for individuals who have been held in detention for an extended period and are seeking bond.

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90-Day Custody Review Guide

Explains the 90-day custody review process and how detained individuals can request release.

English

Habeas Corpus Guide

A guide to filing a habeas corpus petition to challenge unlawful immigration detention in federal court.

English

Voluntary Departure Guide

Explains voluntary departure — what it means, how to request it, and the risks and benefits involved.

English

How to Win Humanitarian Parole

A guide to applying for humanitarian parole to allow a family member to enter or remain in the U.S.

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Letters to a Detainee Booklet

A resource for families and supporters on how to write to and support a loved one in immigration detention.

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