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Shareable resources for those serving families who may have immigration status issues

What You Need to Know

41 million There are 41 million immigrants in the United States.

83%In 2013, 83 percent of people deported from the United States were not given a hearing before a judge.

$1.84 billion The United States spends $1.84 billion detaining immigrants. According to the Congressional Budget Office in 2007: “Over the past two decades, most efforts to estimate the

fiscal impact of immigration in the United States have concluded that, in aggregate and over the long term, tax revenues of all types generated by immigrants—both legal and unauthorized—exceed the cost of the services they use.” According to the New York Times, the chief actuary of the Social Security Administration claims that undocumented workers have contributed close to 10% ($300 billion) of the Social Security Trust Fund

Research from the Small Business Administration while immigrants are only 12 percent of the U.S. population, immigrants represent 16.7 percent of all new business owners in the United States, creating jobs and economic health.

Compared to U.S.-born Americans, immigrants are more likely to hold an advanced degree and are almost twice as likely to hold a Ph.D.. In 2006, immigrants to the United States played a role in an estimated 24.2 percent of international patent applications.

Between 1990 and 2005, immigrants started 25 percent of venture-backed U.S. public companies, employing more than 200,000 U.S. workers. And some of the companies at the forefront of the digital revolution were co-founded by immigrants: Intel, Sun Microsystems, eBay, Google, and Yahoo to name a few examples.

Immigrants also play an important role in the economy by filling niches where the domestic supply of workers is limited. In many cases, these immigrants do not compete directly with other domestic workers, but instead complement the work of U.S.-born workers.

Immigrant workers also increase the affordability and availability of services such as child care, cleaning services, and gardening. These services in turn increase standards of living and free up time for consumers to devote to alternative economic activity.

Most studies estimating the fiscal impacts of immigrants have found that the taxes (including state, federal and

Social Security taxes) that immigrants pay exceed the cost of the services they use, in aggregate and over the long-

run. In addition, the children of immigrants have a long-run fiscal impact similar to that of the children of the U.S.-

born population. These children enter the labor force and pay far more in taxes than they receive in benefits.

USDA has also warned that, “any potential immigration reform could have significant impacts on the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry.”

“While a small percentage of native-born Americans may be harmed

by immigration, vastly more Americans benefit from the

contributions that immigrants make to our economy, including lower

consumer prices.” ~ An open letter to President George W. Bush in 2006,

signed by around five hundred economists (including five Nobel laureates)

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“Red Card” Files: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Using Your Red Cards

Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: National Immigration Law Center

Everyone has certain basic rights, no matter who is president

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Versión en español | Chinese:* Traditional •

Simplified (PDF) |

Arabic* (PDF) | Korean* (PDF)

RIGHTS CARD (PDF): Arabic | Farsi | Somali |

Spanish

County-specific Wallet Card:

REPORT ICE ACTIVITY IN YOUR COUNTY!

RAIDS OR CHECKPOINTS

(831) 634-5225

Monterey County

(831) 239-4289

Santa Cruz County

¡REPORTA A LA MIGRA EN TU CIUDAD!

REDADES Y RETENES

(831) 643-5225

Condado de Monterey

(831) 239-4289

Condado de Santa Cruz

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Teaching Tolerance (Southern Poverty Law Center) Curriculum: Ten Myths About Immigration (Updated in 2017 with sources)

Giving Students Room to Run

Imagining the Lives of Others

Teaching Tools

One World

Classroom Resources As part of its ongoing effort to raise awareness about scams targeting the immigrant community, the Federal Trade

Commission (FTC) has developed a series of “fotonovelas” in Spanish. The graphic-novel stories are the FTC’s

response to many complaints by immigrants about scams throughout the nation. The stories offer practical tips for

how to identify and avoid common scams. Click here to view

Public Charge Fact Sheet: Per the US Citizenship and Immigration Public Charge Fact Sheet, “In

general, lawful permanent residents who currently possess a "green card" cannot be denied U.S.

citizenship for lawfully receiving any public benefits for which they are eligible.”

USCIS Forms, Alerts (including scam alerts), and Useful Tools.

The County seeks to provide residents information that could be of

assistance, including information about immigrant rights, local law

enforcement activities, information on immigration services and more.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Recent activities by the federal government have raised questions within immigrant

communities about their legal rights should they be confronted by agents from Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE) or other federal agencies. While the County cannot provide legal advice, it encourages residents

to educate themselves about their rights. The links below provide information in English and Spanish.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund Immigrant Rights FAQ

American Civil Liberties Union "Know Your Rights" Information

http://santacruzcounty.us/ImmigrationResources.aspx

Resources include:

It’s not illegal to seek asylum

Know Your Rights Handouts: If ICE Visits a Home, Employer, or Public Space

4/10/2017

Now available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese, AILA’s Know Your Rights handouts address the

following scenarios: ICE worksite raids (for employers), ICE home visits, and ICE public stops. AILA Doc. No. 17030733

Knowledge Is Power, Protect Your Rights – Shareable Consumer Alert AILA Doc. No. 16111733 | Dated

November 18, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump pledged to crack down on immigration, deport undocumented immigrants, and end

the DACA initiative but the timing and scope of any changes to current policies remain unclear. Share these

Consumer Alerts, available in English and Spanish, to help educate immigrants on their rights during these uncertain

times.

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11/18/2016

President-elect Donald Trump pledged to deport undocumented immigrants, and end the DACA initiative but the

timing and scope of any changes to current policies remain unclear. Share these Consumer Alerts, available in

English and Spanish, to help educate immigrants on their rights.

AILA Doc. No. 16111733

Know Your Rights Information for Asylum Seekers

7/5/2016

To help families and individuals who recently entered the United States seeking refuge from violence and

persecution, AILA offers information in English and Spanish on rights and responsibilities throughout the asylum

process. Special thanks to Laura Lichter.

AILA Doc. No. 16070661

End Family Detention Shareable Graphic for Mother’s Day

5/6/2016

In recognition of Mother’s Day, the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project offers this shareable graphic to

emphasize why mothers are fleeing Central America with their children: to protect their families from violence.

We encourage you to download and share this graphic.

AILA Doc. No. 16050602

CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project – Shareable Graphics

End Family Detention Shareable Graphic for Mother’s Day

AILA Doc. No. 16050602 | Dated May 6, 2016 In recognition of Mother’s Day, the CARA Family

Detention Pro Bono Project offers this shareable graphic to emphasize why mothers are fleeing Central

America with their children: to protect their families from violence. We encourage you to download and

share this graphic.

For more information on family detention, see AILA’s Featured Issue page.

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3/31/2016

In recognition of its one-year anniversary, the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project looked back at the

accomplishments of the past year and produced five graphics that highlight the work of project volunteers and

staff. We encourage you to download and share these graphics.

AILA Doc. No. 16033164

End America’s Shame #EndFamilyDetention PSA in Times Square

12/18/2015

On December 4, 2015, AILA lit up the Reuters board in Times Square with a call to #EndFamilyDetention. The ad

was shown six times over 24 hours. We encourage you to download and share the PSA widely.

AILA Doc. No. 15121801

End America’s Shame #EndFamilyDetention PSA

12/3/2015

AILA National encourages its members and the public to share this print Public Service Announcement (PSA) with

their communities to encourage them to act now and speak out against the inhumane treatment of mothers and

children in family detention.

AILA Doc. No. 15120464

Shareable Materials Regarding Erroneously Issued 3-Year DACA Work Permits

Trainings https://www.mocorapidresponse.org/

o https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/ Catholic Charities

88 Bradford St, Sonora · (209) 532-8448

Directions

Information and Legal Advice Empowers Detained Immigrants to Make Informed Decisions Contact:

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Santa Cruz Office 610 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-431-6939 Programs: Tattoo Removal

Watsonville Office—Serving Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties 656 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-2675 Programs: Family Supportive Services, Immigration

Salinas Office– Serving Salinas Valley 1705 Second Avenue, Salinas, CA 93905 831-422-0602 Programs: Immigration, Family Supportive Services

Seaside Office– Serving Monterey Peninsula 922 Hilby Avenue, Suite C, Seaside, CA 93955 831-393-3110 Programs: Family Supportive Services, Mental Health Counseling, Administration

Greenfield Office– Serving South Monterey County 27 S. El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927 831-525-6546 Programs: Family Supportive Services, Immigration

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)i is a nonprofit legal service program created to help California's low-

income individuals and communities. We represent all types of individuals and communities. We have offices from

the Mexican border to Northern California. CRLA Fast Facts

CRLA OFFICES

SALINAS, BASIC 3 Williams Road, Salinas, CA 93905 (831) 757-5221

SALINAS, MIGRANT 3 Williams Road, Salinas, CA 93905 (831) 757-5221

WATSONVILLE

21 Carr Street

Watsonville, CA 95076

Intake on Tuesdays 3:00 to 6:30 pm (drop-in)

(831) 724-2253

HOLLISTER 310 4th Street Hollister, CA 95023 Intake on Mondays - appointments only. (831) 724-2253

CRLA References: Links Due to federal regulations, CRLA is not able to provide legal services to everyone that is in need. In this case, we hope that we can refer you to another agency that can better serve your needs. Other organizations in your area that can help:

Law Help California: www.lawhelpcalifornia.org National Health Law Program: www.healthlaw.org Justice in Aging: www.justiceinaging.org/ Center for Law and Education: www.cleweb.org National Housing Law Project: www.nhlp.org National Center for Youth Law: www.youthlaw.org National Immigration Law Center: www.nilc.org Western Center on Law and Poverty: www.wclp.org Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center: www.las-elc.org Bay Area Legal Aid: www.baylegal.org Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: www.lafla.org Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): www.eeoc.gov Ag Futures Alliance agfuturesalliance.net The Central Coast Alliance United for A Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) www.coastalalliance.com

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California Department of Education www.cde.ca.gov Education Week www.edweek.org/ew/index.html?levelId=2300 Department of Education www.ed.gov/programs/mep/index.html Just Schools California justschools.gseis.ucla.edu/news/williams/complaints/index.html Agricultural Worker Health Project www.agworkerhealth.org

For the Resistance: A Sanctuary Toolkit

Issues : Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Education Equity, Immigrants' Rights

Use this ACLU of California toolkit to advance local sanctuary policies to protect the rights of our immigrant and

Muslim community members in California.

ACLU of Northern California Events Blog Need Legal Help? Contact En Español About Our Work Get Involved News Donate

Applying for a California Driver's License Under AB 60

Issues : Immigrants' Rights

Updated: July 2016

How do I apply for a license?

As of January 2015, eligible California residents can receive a driver’s license, regardless of their immigration status.

An applicant who does not have proof of lawful presence will receive an AB 60 license, which will have a visible

distinguishing feature. Licenses are will only be available from the DMV. DO NOT pay anyone for a license.

Know your rights »

What can I do to prepare?

You should gather documents to prove your identity and that you live in California. See below for more information.

Importantly, you should begin studying for the test. Here are some helpful resources:

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Info Sheet: AB 60 Driver's Licenses Drive CA Application Roadmap California Driver’s License Handbook Sample Interactive Written Tests Road Sign Study Sheets Drive CA FAQ Drive CA License Chart

Identity and residency documents

You will have to prove your identity and California residency to the DMV using a combination of documents. The

DMV just released the list of documents that will be accepted to prove identity and residency. Click here to view the

requirements. You should begin gathering your documents now.

A current foreign passport and consular ID, or an expired foreign passport and foreign birth certificate (translated by

the consulate) can be used to prove your identity. If you do not have a consular ID or passport but can obtain one

from your Consulate, you should do that now. Some Consulate offices may take a significant amount of time to issue

these documents.

You must also establish your California residency with one of the following documents: a lease, utility bill, tax return,

medical record, record of a financial institution, or school records. If you do not have residency documents in your

name, you should transfer a utility bill or other similar document into your name (note that the applicant will be

allowed to use documents under the spouse’s name as proof of residency, but not others in shared residences).

If you don’t have these documents, you can bring one of several other documents and a DMV employee will

interview you to ensure that your documents are authentic and match your identity.

Application form and fee

Fill out the DL-44 license application. If you have been issued a valid social security number by the Social Security

Administration, you should enter it on the form. If you have never been issued a social security number, you should

check the box on the application that indicates this. Do not use a false social security number or one that was not

issued to you by the Social Security Administration. If you are not a United States Citizen, do not complete the voter

registration form. Pay the $33 application fee.

Tests

Every applicant must demonstrate his or her knowledge of California driving rules and the ability to drive safely. You

must pass a rules of road test on day you apply for your license. This can be administered as a written or oral test, in

multiple different languages. You must also pass a road test, in which you must demonstrate the ability to drive

safely. Here are some useful links:

Find your Field Office Make an appointment Language access for written test Vision test

After you get your driver's license Remember that everyone has rights - regardless of your immigration status. Learn more about your rights with an AB 60 license and inform yourself about consumer issues for AB 60 license holders. How can I get involved? The details of the application process are still being decided, including which documents will be accepted to prove identity and residency, and how the license will look. Your voice matters! To get involved, contact us at driverslicense@caimmigrant.org and join the Drive CA Coalition. You can also get more information at www.driveca.org.

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o 1663 Mission St Ste 602, San Francisco, CA 94103 · (415) 255-9499 Since 1956 Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) has provided quality legal services that empower the poor to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty.

Our Services | Programs | Priorities Legal Services of Northern California serves 23 counties in Northern California with eight office locations in Sacramento, Auburn, Chico, Eureka, Redding, Ukiah, Vallejo and Woodland. We invite you to contact your local LSNC office for more information about our services available in your area.

We also have the following special programs focusing on the legal needs of specific populations in need:

LSNC Health Program ~ serving clients with problems related to obtaining and keeping health-care services Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) ~ providing counseling and advocacy services

for Medicare Beneficiaries in 14 Northern California counties Senior Legal Hotline ~ serving seniors, regardless of income, seniors in Sacramento County Western States Pension Assistance Project ~ pension counseling provided, without charge, to people who

live or have worked in Arizona, California, Hawaii or Nevada SeniorLink - Yolo County ~ free information and assistance program connecting seniors (60+) in Yolo County

to various local service providers Voluntary Legal Services Program (VLSP) ~ a voluntary program for private attorneys serving low-income

clients in Sacramento County

LawHelp.org helps people of low and moderate incomes find free legal aid programs in their communities, answers to questions about their legal rights and forms to help them with their legal problems. Immigration.

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LawHelp.org provides referrals to local legal aid and public interest law offices, basic information about legal rights, court forms, self-help information, court information, links to social service agencies, and more in your state. The Spanish version of LawHelp.org was launched in 2012.

Click on the sub-topic that best matches your legal problem to get legal information and to find help.

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What We Do:

Civic Engagement : Engaging immigrants in mobilizing and participating in issues critical to their communities. More

Legal Assistance : Providing expert technical assistance to immigration law practitioners and community-based

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Policy and Advocacy : Focusing on immigration policy reform to strengthen immigrant communities nationwide.

Top Ten Immigration Tips From FindLaw.com

Immigration is the act of entering a country with the intent to permanently live and/or work there. United States

immigration laws encompass a wide range of situations that involve a person from a foreign country coming to this

country, whether for a temporary visit, or to live here permanently.

Immigration Overview

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7 chilling tips for immigrants who fear deportation under Trump

By Liz Jones KUOW Broadcast• Nov 18, 2016

1. “Update your emergency contacts,” urged one school administrator. “If you can’t pick up your kid from school,

we need to know who to call.”

2. A lawyer suggested that a contact person should be someone with legal status in the U.S., since they’ll have

more rights and options. She also called for public pressure on schools and universities to keep these places safe

and accessible for undocumented students. “Let’s make sure they don’t lose scholarships and tuition help,” she

said.

3. Have a game plan for the worst-case scenario,” suggested another attorney, referring to families being

separated if a parent is detained or deported.

4. Give power of attorney to a friend or relative who has legal status in U.S., so they can look after your children if

needed, or your personal property. A city official on the panel noted how his Japanese relatives took similar

measures when they were sent to internment camps during World War II.

5. A representative from the Consulate of Mexico advised people to gather any paperwork they may need in

another country – passports, birth certificates, school transcripts. It can be extremely difficult to obtain some of

these documents once outside the U.S.

6. Avoid brushes with the law, warned another lawyer. “Drive the speed limit. Use a designated driver if you’ve

had a beer.” And maybe lay off pot if you use it, he said. Marijuana use is legal in Washington state but still a

federal crime, he warned. Trump has said he plans to ramp up deportations of unauthorized immigrants with

criminal records.

7. Watch out for scammers. Several attorneys stressed that they often see fraudulent offers for legal services or

help with paperwork anytime there's a shift in immigration policy. One common scam is when people pose as

attorneys and call themselves 'notarios publicos,' which can denote a legal professional in some Hispanic

countries but not in the U.S.

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