ICE Raid Guidance for Homeless Service Providers: What to do before, during, and after a raid

This guide is intended to help homeless shelter organizations be prepared to address and respond to immigration enforcement in a way that advances client privacy, safety, and opportunity. It includes a 4-part step-by-step guide on dealing with ICE enforcement efforts:
â–ª What facility management should do before an enforcement action (Page 2)
â–ª What to do during an enforcement action (Page 9)
â–ª What to do with an enforcement information request (Page 11)
â–ª What to do after an enforcement action (Page 11)

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Organization Source:
National Homelessness Law Center 

Organization Website:
https://homelesslaw.org/ 

Categories:
Interaction with law enforcement (LEA) | LEA – On the Streets/General

 Date Last Updated: January 22, 2025 

Who is this guide for?

All levels of staff at organizations that provide services to homeless clients should be well versed in those policies and practices. This includes but is not limited to front desk staff, security, case managers, and support staff. If the facility does not have counsel, they can reach out to the National Homelessness Law Center, 202-638-2535 or info@homelesslaw.org or National Immigration Law Center, (213) 639-3900 or info@nilc.org, for a possible referral. Please reach out to Eric Tars, etars@homelesslaw.org, with any questions or feedback.

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