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DeKALB MIGRANT AID
Global Context. Local Impact.
Volunteers striving to welcome newcomers and support immigrants with compassion and meaningful support.

Emergency Resources

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Family Support Hotline
1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY

1-855-435-7693  

English/Español/한국인/عربي/Polski

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ICIRR Family Support Network (FSN) connects immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support - social services, legal aid, policy updates, financial assistance, law enforcement - in collaboration with member organizations.

Hotline Call Options:

  1. Immigrant Family Support Program (ICIRR's financial support program)

  2. Report ICE activity/Support to locate someone in ICE custody

  3. Connect with an immigration attorney

  4. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

  5. Healthcare resources for immigrants and refugees

  6. Public charge updates

  7. Workplace rights, issues, or safety for immigrants

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How to Report ICE Activity in DeKalb

BY PHONE
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 
1-855-435-7693

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ON INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK​​​

Welcoming Western Counties

facebook.com/WelcomingWesternCounties

instagram.com/il_wwc/​​​​​​

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When making a report, it is important to pay attention to details. Remember, "SALUTE":
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  • S    Size/Strength

    • "5 to 6 law enforcement officers"

  • A    Actions/Activity

    • "Knocking on doors"

  • L     Location/Direction

    • "Driving West on Lincoln Highway between 1st and 2nd street"

  • U    Uniform/Clothing

    • "Dark uniforms with 'POLICE' on the back"

  • T    Time/Date

    • "12:45pm on April 14, 2025"

  • E    Equipment/Weapons

    • "Wearing helmets, vests, and holding batons"

Resources for individuals and families

This resource guide offers migrant individuals and families information about non-profit organizations, faith communities, and agencies across DeKalb County that provide helpful services.
 

English

Español
(Spanish)

عربي
(Arabic)

Legal Resources

Free/Low-Cost Assistance with Immigration Matters - English

This resource guide includes non-profit agencies across the state of Illinois that provide free or low-cost assistance with immigration matters.

Know Your Rights Cards

These cards offer the following script in English with Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Gujarati, French, and Urdu

I 

"I am giving you this card because I do not wish to speak to you.

I choose to exercise my right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions.

If you arrest me, I will continue to exercise my right to remain silent and refuse to answer your questions.

I want to speak with a lawyer before answering your questions.

I would like to contact this attorney or organization at this phone number"

Know Your Rights: ICE at Immigration Court

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This information was compiled by the National Immigrant Justice Center.

"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has started making arrests at immigration courts around the country. If you have been in the United States for less than two years and are scheduled for court, the government may try to terminate your removal proceedings in order to place you in a process called expedited removal."​​

Learn about how to prepare, what to expect at your hearing, and what to do if you are arrested at https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-at-immigration-court/ 

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