It is crucial to be informed and prepared in order to safely defend your rights during encounters
with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and in the event of detention. Knowledge is power, and understanding your rights can help you act with confidence rather than fear. Explore these resources to stay prepared and safeguard yourself and your loved ones.

Children

One important step in preparing for potential detention is to have a custodial power of attorney document for your children. This document should be notarized, and it’s important to check whether your state requires it to be filed through the court. Sample templates are available for reference:

MD Standby Guardianship Initiation
MD Standby Guardianship Template
VA Standby Guardianship Instructions
VA Standby Guardianship Instructions SPA

Property

Another step in preparing is to have a limited power of attorney for your property, including assets like houses, cars, etc. This allows someone you trust to manage your property if needed. Download template here:

Limited Power of Attorney – Property

Emergency Plan

An emergency plan is a vital document designed to protect you and your family in case of emergencies (e.g., fire, earthquake, detention by ICE, etc.). Keep this document secure with other important papers, and do not carry it with you. Share it only with trusted friends or family members. Download template here:

Family Emergency Plan SPA/ENG

Know Your Rights

Important sessions regarding immigration law and family safety.

These 30-minute sessions are conducted in Spanish and cover:

• Immigration Law & Policy: Important developments and updates.

• Emergency Planning: How to build an emergency plan for your family.

Schedule

Sessions are held every Monday starting January 26 through March 2, 2026.

You can choose from four different times each Monday:

• 12:00 PM

• 1:00 PM

• 5:00 PM

• 7:00 PM

How to Join

click the link to join our Zoom session directly.

Legal Aid

If you need an attorney, please refer to a list of legal service providers in DC:

Legal Aid in DC

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to our most frequently asked questions at our Know Your Right workshops:

FAQs

Stay Updated

We’ll be providing regular updates as things evolve and will share additional resources to help you stay informed. Be sure to follow us on social media platforms for the latest information.