ProGov21 Policy Library

Immigrant communities face unequal access to services due to fear of interactions with local law enforcement that cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, causing distrust among the community, underreporting of crimes, and increased exploitation. Sanctuary policies limit local...

The entanglement of local law enforcement with federal immigration authorities enables a discriminatory pipeline that disproportionately harms Black and Brown immigrants, leading to deportations often based on minor or no convictions and eroding community trust. The solution is to...

Immigrant students face intimidation, surveillance, and limited access to educational opportunities due to intensifying immigration enforcement practices. This toolkit provides resources and strategies for families to advocate for and protect their childrens rights and safety in schools....

Immigrant workers and employers face heightened risks from federal immigration enforcement actions such as ICE raids, detentions, and I-9 audits. To prepare for these, employers are encouraged to prepare a written response plan, train staff to refuse entry without a judicial warrant,...

In response to federal executive orders targeting immigrants and refugees, Manhattan Community Board 10 passed a resolution reaffirming Harlem's historic commitment to justice and inclusivity. Recognizing that 24% of Central Harlem is foreign-born, the Board called for immigrant protections...

In Beaverton, immigrant residents, particularly undocumented ones, faced fear in accessing public safety services due to concerns over immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities. It commits the city to providing services and public safety access to all residents...

For decades, immigrant communities have continued to face increasing threats of profiling, deportation, and hate crimes, enabled by renewed and growing local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This report urges local governments to adopt sanctuary policies that limit...

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