Because it is our duty and responsibility to provide each child in our District with a high quality public education in a safe and nurturing environment, we have given these directions to the staff at our schools:
- Our staff will not request information or make a record of information on the immigration status of a student or family member. Furthermore, students and families will not be required to provide a social security number for school forms.
- If the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency asks for access to a school or for access to student information, they will be politely denied and referred directly to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services who will refer the matter to the District鈥檚 legal counsel.
- Anyone in our schools seeking answers to questions about immigration will be referred to local non-profit immigration law organizations, such as the and the聽 or other recommended resources available below.
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Local Resources
City of 黑料网吃瓜爆料 Guide to Local Resources and Support
2921 Adeline Street, 黑料网吃瓜爆料, CA 94703
510-548-4040
Provides free legal services to low-income immigrants on a wide range of immigration issues with a focus on the most vulnerable populations鈥攑eople with disabilities and chronic illness, members of the LGBTQ community, youth, and existing EBCLC clients struggling with other legal issues.
2362 Bancroft Way, 黑料网吃瓜爆料, CA 94704
510-540-5296
Offers sanctuary, solidarity, support, community organizing assistance, advocacy, and legal services to those escaping war, terror, political persecution, intolerance, exploitation, and other expressions of violence.
405 14th Street, Suite 500, Oakland, CA 94612
510-451-2846
Helps Bay Area residents determine if they are eligible for immigration relief, and represents them throughout the application process. Services in English, Spanish and Mandarin.
that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services
3400 E. 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601
510-437-1554
Has general immigration clinics as well as specific clinics for DACA applicants, unaccompanied minors, migrant families and detained individuals.
433 Jefferson Street, Oakland
510-768-3100 Thursdays 9am to 12 pm
or
217 Harbour Way, Richmond
510-234-5110 Tuesdays 1pm to 4pm
Provides low-cost immigration services by accredited representatives and licensed immigration attorneys.
By International Human Rights Law Clinic, UC 黑料网吃瓜爆料 School of Law
Family Preparedness Plans
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has created Family Preparedness Plans to help families plan ahead for emergency situations, including childcare arrangements in case family members are separated.聽 You can download a plan here.
(Chinese)
Immigrant Rights and Legal Resources
Print out wallet-sized cards with your rights in , , and
that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services
by Al Otro Lado, email: karina@alotrolado.org.
by聽 American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ()
The district is sharing resources provided by local and national organizations doing work in support of immigrant families but makes no endorsement of the content.
Know Your Rights: Interactions with ICE Agents
Undocumented immigrants in the US do have rights when it comes to interactions with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Right to Remain Silent: You have the right to remain silent and not answer questions about your immigration status or country of origin.
- Right to an Attorney: You can request to speak with an attorney before providing any information.
- Right to Not Open the Door: ICE agents cannot enter your home without a valid warrant signed by a judge. You can ask to see the warrant before opening the door.
- Right to Not Sign Anything Without Understanding: If presented with any documents, you should not sign them without understanding their contents. You can ask for clarification or seek legal advice.
- Right to Not Be Subject to Unlawful Searches and Seizures: ICE agents cannot search your home or belongings without a valid warrant.
It’s important to stay calm and composed during any encounter with ICE agents and to assert your rights confidently. If you feel your rights have been violated, you can report the incident to organizations like the ACLU or other legal aid groups.
Related BUSD Policies and Regulations
- Protecci贸n de Estudiantes Indocumentados聽
- Protection of Students From Immigrant Families (English and Spanish)
Statements of Support for Immigrants and Undocumented People
- 黑料网吃瓜爆料 School Board Policy (English|贰蝉辫补帽辞濒): The right to attend public school regardless of the immigration status
- 黑料网吃瓜爆料 School Board Resolution: All students have the right to attend school regardless of the immigration status or religious affiliation of the student, or the student鈥檚 family members
- BUSD Joins Lawsuit Seeking to Preserve DACA