In the years following World War I, America was gripped by the fear that the Communist Revolution that had taken place in Russia would spread to the United States. As is often the case when fear outweighs rational debate, civil liberties paid the price. In November 1919 and January 1920, in what notoriously became known as the “Palmer Raids,” Attorney General Mitchell Palmer began rounding up and deporting so-called radicals. Thousands of people were arrested without warrants and without regard to constitutional protections against unlawful search and seizure. Those arrested were brutally treated and held in horrible conditions.

In the face of these egregious civil liberties abuses, a small group of people decided to take a stand, and thus was born the American Civil Liberties Union.

This website gives explicit directions on how to handle yourself in the event of being asked about immigration status, when ICE is in your home, how to ask for lawyer.

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An educational nonprofit organization that seeks to help Ukrainians fleeing war find refuge in the United States. Their legal volunteers number almost 200 attorneys who represent a broad spectrum of immigration and related practices. They also have volunteers and nonprofit partners that aid newcomers with social services , resettlement assistance, and social advocacy.

They have “Know your rights” cards that can be downloaded in Ukrainian and English.

A local group based in Pocatello that welcomes refugees to the state of Idaho.

They are currently putting together an encompassing list of resources for immigrants in Southeast Idaho. Pay attention, they should have a website soon. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.