Immigration Resources
St. Peter’s will continue to uphold our parish’s commitment to the vulnerable and follow the guidance of our faith leaders to bring light and peace into the chaos of this dark time.
Below, you will find guidance on how to take direct action to protect people under threat of ICE arrest and detention. Visit our page for weekly updates, including information on trainings, prayer opportunities, resources and more.
Upcoming ways to get involved
Wondering what you can do to help vulnerable neighbors?
Webinar offers tips, information
Feb. 11, 8 p.m. ET
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Norristown updates on March 3
Information and Resources
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania has created a web page of resources with information, including:
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Know Your Rights flyers (available in multiple languages) outlining steps to take in three situations: ICE at your home, ICE at your place of employment, and ICE encounters in the community
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A Know Your Rights wallet card for personal use: There are actual red cards available, but the printable cards are good to keep on hand continuously at your church
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DIOPA signage for placement at building entrances and windows (suitable for printing, enlargement, or yard signs)
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A guide for churches on supporting and protecting those they serve during outreach and community programs
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A peaceful protest and de-escalation guide, including additional resources
The National Episcopal Church offers an immigration toolkit in our ongoing support of migrants, and those living in our communities who face uncertain futures:
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Stay informed
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Be prepared
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“Know Your Rights” training can help clergy, undocumented people, and allies know how to handle a possible encounter with federal, state, or local law enforcement
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Advocate to elected officials
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Contact your government representatives through these action alerts
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Episcopal Church One-pager on Immigration and Refugees
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Support Episcopal Migration Ministries
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Read more about EMM’s current work
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Make a gift to EMM
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Resources for Dioceses, Churches, and Individuals
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Family, church, and individual preparedness
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Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
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EMM Webinar, Jan. 8, 2025 – Family Preparedness: Supporting Newcomer Neighbors
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A Guidebook: Planning For Your Child’s Care, en español (Public Counsel)- California specific
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Sample power of attorney letter, English and español (National Latino Evangelical Coalition)
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Immigrant Registration primer, April 11, 2025 (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) (en español)
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What Can Congregations Do to Prepare for Immigration Raids? (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
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How to prepare for immigration proceedings (USAHello) (en español)
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Know your rights
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Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know (The Center for Law and Social Policy) (en español)
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Know Your Rights (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.)
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Know Your Rights (Informed Immigrant) (en español)
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Know Your Rights card, in English and español (National Latino Evangelical Coalition)
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Know Your Rights for Immigrant Students & Schools (American Federation of Teachers) (en español)
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Manual for Pastors & Church Leaders in Response to Executive Orders on Immigration (National Latino Evangelical Coalition) (en español)
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Protected areas factsheet (National Immigration Law Center)
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Protecting our Students & Families Toolkit (American Federation of Teachers) (en español)
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15 Things Educators & School Support Staff Can Do to Support Immigrant Youth & Families (American Federation of Teachers) (en español)
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Sample administrative (ICE) warrant (National Immigration Law Center – see full document)
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Sample judicial warrant (National Immigration Law Center – see full document)
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Know Your Rights: Enforcement at the Airport (American Civil Liberties Union) (en español)
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Know Your Rights: What to Do if Arrested or Detained by Immigration (National Immigration Law Center) (en español)
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Rights & Risks for Green Card Holders (National Immigration Law Center) (en español)
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An Explainer on CBP Home (National Immigration Law Center)(en español
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Immigration Court Accompaniment Volunteer programs
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New York City:
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New Sanctuary Coalition: Weekly trainings at Brooklyn Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), 110 Schemerhorn St., Brooklyn, New York. Visits courts in groups several mornings per week, meeting in advance at a designated spot.
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Sacred Court Support: In-person training on Sept. 15 (2025). This is a “high-touch” program that identifies people in advance and follows them throughout their process.
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Immigration ARC (Advocates Response Collaborative): Friend of the Court program
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California:
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North Bay Rapid Response Network: This network, which covers Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers training to be a legal observer and accompany people at risk to court hearings in Santa Rosa, as well as immigration court hearings and ICE check-ins in San Francisco. Become a Rapid Response Legal Observer | NBOP
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Faith In Action Bay Area: This network has a rapid response program to witness and document ICE activity and get appropriate legal counsel involved.
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Illinois:
Additional Resources by Topic
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Asylum and other temporary status
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Resources for asylum seekers (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project) (en español)
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Fact Sheet (National Immigration Forum) (en español)
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and Dreamers
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Fact Sheet: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (National Immigration Forum) (en español)
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Immigration Enforcement, Detention, and Deportation
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Mass Deportation in the U.S.: Explainer (National Immigration Forum) (en español)
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How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest (National Immigration Law Center) (en español)
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Expedited Removal Toolkit (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
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Impact of Reconciliation Law
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New Funding Increases Immigration Enforcement – Explains how new federal money for enforcement will be spent (National Immigration Law Center) (en español)
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New Law Changes Taxes for Immigrants – Explains changes in the tax code impacting immigrants (National Immigration Law Center) (en español)
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New Law Limits Health Care & Food Aid for Immigrants – Explains immigrants’ public benefit eligibility changes (National Immigration Law Center) (en español)
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Organizations focused on immigration
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Refugees
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A Guide for Community and Business Leaders Advocating for Refugees (Refugee Advocacy Lab)
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Refugee Resettlement (Episcopal Migration Ministries)
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Religious workers
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Additional Spanish resources
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Recursos en español (National Immigration Forum)
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Use the button below to access the full toolkit from the national church.
Prayer and Vigils
Norristown Weekly Prayer
In Norristown, a weekly interfaith prayer vigil is being held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. In recent weeks, the service has been held at the Reformed Church of the Ascension, United Church of Christ. But in upcoming weeks, it is expected to be held outdoors on the corner of Marshall & George streets in Norristown when the snow is fully removed.
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