Resources & Information
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Immigrant Resources
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Know Your Rights | MIRA
Resources for advocates, service providers and allies who want to help ensure that immigrants know their rights in different contexts.
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FREE Immigration Consultations
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement offers free one-time immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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The Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN or "Beyond") and the Beyond Bond and Legal Defense Fund (BBLDF).
Support for families & individuals
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Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
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LUCE Hotline
Think You SEE I.C.E. in your area?
CALL: 617-370-5023
Starting 1/19/26, the hotline operates from 6am - 8pm every day of the week across multiple languages
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VIDEO: Know Your Rights & Family Preparedness
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Printable Know Your Rights Posters
Tip! Boston Public Libraries offer FREE printing to anyone with a Library Card
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ADVOCATES’ PREPARATION CHECKLIST FOR PROTECTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
Checklist for Advocates to Support Immigrant Families
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Know Your Rights with ICE | Immigrant Defense Project
Resources for advocates, service providers and allies who want to help ensure that immigrants know their rights in different contexts.
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How to Find an Immigration Lawyer
Guide with Information on how to find an immigration lawyer, how to prepare to meet with a lawyer, how to avoid fraud, and more.
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DACA Renewal Information
Get the latest information on DACA renewal
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Guía para padres o familia quien han DETENIDO o DEPORTADO : Español
Proteger sus derechos como padre o madre ante una detención o deportación
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Immigration Help Lines
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Poder de prepararse Guía
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MA Office of Refugees and Immigrants Support
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Online Detainee Locator System
Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s custody for more than 48 hours.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
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National LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Legal Emergency Help
General Inquiries: +1-212-714-2904
If you are in detention: +1-917-654-9696.Open weekdays during daytime hours EST
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Lambda Legal Help Desk
Resource for the community we serve in providing general legal information and resources relating to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and HIV status.
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GLAD Law Answers
Contact GLAD for free and confidential legal information, assistance, and referrals.
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Transgender ID Project | GLAD Law
Free resources for transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents.
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Know Your Rights Search | GLAD Law
Find Resources Related to Issues or States
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LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources
Support the mental health of yourself and others in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Trans Support & Advocacy | MA
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Gender-Affirming Care for MassHealth Members
Housing Support
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Metrolist | Affordable Housing Listings
Metrolist is the City of Boston's primary, free online search tool for finding income-restricted, affordable rental and homeownership opportunities in Boston and surrounding areas
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Lambda Legal Help Desk
Resource for the community we serve in providing general legal information and resources relating to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and HIV status.
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MA Attorney General Guide to Landlord & Tenant Rights
Know your rights
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Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Connect with local shelter, food access & outreach services
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free legal advice from the Office of Housing Stability
Connect with lawyers that can assist you if you are facing an eviction.
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Eviction Sealing
Eviction sealing means that your court record is no longer available to the public. Eviction sealing helps protect your ability to find and keep stable housing.
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Access to Counsel
The Access to Counsel Program aims to prevent evictions in eligible households with students enrolled in K-12 schools.
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Homebuyer Assistance
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Senior Home Repair