Chicago, IL
The Family Support Network Hotline is a statewide hotline connecting families to emergency support, legal referrals, and rapid response during ICE activity.
Report ICE activity.
Deportation defense: If you or a loved one is in removal proceedings and need assistance locating them or connecting with an immigration legal provider.
All other questions, resources, and referrals, including SNAP, DACA, healthcare, reporting Trust Act Violations, workplace discrimination, and more.
Local Organizations
These organizations are doing all they can to help local communities stay informed and supporting impacted families and individuals get the help they need. They need your help to help keep you and your neighbors safe. Consider donating or volunteering your time and skills to help support their efforts.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) builds power with over 100 member and partner organizations representing diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Together the coalition works to win policies to ensure a more equitable society rooted in dignity and respect for all.
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) defends the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Their advocacy and legal services teams keep families together, free people from the dangers of immigrant detention, and prevent asylum seekers and long-time community members from being deported based on unjust laws and illegal government actions.
NIJC provides legal consultations and representation for low-income immigrants seeking a wide range of immigration legal relief.
TRP Immigrant Justice
The TRP Immigrant Justice Initiative serves as a trusted resource hub, keeping immigrant communities informed and empowered during challenging times. Through workshops, legal services, and advocacy, we provide critical support to navigate complex immigration issues, defend rights, and promote engagement. Our mission is to ensure every immigrant has access to trusted guidance and a voice in shaping a just future.
Mark The Spot - Chicago
Mark The Spot is grounded in the belief that democracy depends on an informed public and neighbors who protect one another. We believe memory is a form of resistance, visibility is a civic duty, and silence in the face of harm is never neutral.
Request A Sign
Request a (free) Mark The Spot sign to visibly document where ICE has abducted members of your community. Each sign helps raise awareness, preserve collective memory, and resist the normalization of state violence.
Volunteer
Help distribute signs, support local coordination, document sites, or assist with outreach and trainings. No matter your capacity, your participation helps build a visible, people-powered movement in your community.
Local Regulations
Mark The Spot signs are protected under the First Amendment as political speech. Non-commercial political signs displayed on private property and temporary signs placed in public space are afforded strong constitutional protections. We encourage participants to follow local placement guidance while exercising their right to free expression and civic participation.