What We Do
Alerts and updates to the community on Immigration Enforcement memos, policies, and practices
Know Your Rights education for individuals, families, and businesses
Hotline and app communications for individuals held in ICE detention
Commissary donations to support indigent detainees for basic needs and communications
Guidance and free resources for detainees in ICE detention to file habeas petitions pro se
Assist individuals in obtaining Vietnam travel documents
Monetary assistance to low income individuals for fees to obtain Vietnam travel documents
Individual and family preparedness for ICE check-ins and what to do if detained
Family assistance in locating and communicating with detained loved ones
Legal education and empowerment to individuals and their families facing deportation
Referrals to public defender offices, pro bono legal services, and recommended private attorneys
Advocacy when individuals and their families work with attorneys
Subject matter expertise for attorney legal filings (SE Asian socio-political history within deportation specific contexts)
Data collection of detainees across the country for trends analysis
Collaborations with Ba Lo Project for smooth transition of detainees to Vietnam
Coordinate our team members in Laos and collaborate with ROOTS in Vientiane to provide reentry services for community members deported to Laos
Trainings and workshops for local and national AAPI organizations in deportation support
Memos and reports for pardon campaigns, newsletters, and other informational resources
Why Your Gift Matters
The core value of our work is dignity. This happens when we can guide individuals and their families during preparation, detention, and deportation. With our team members in Laos and trusted partners in Vietnam and Cambodia, we provide early reintegration support for deported community members. Your investment ensures our community members do not go through these experiences alone or unsupported.
Impact Examples:
$100 provides one commissary gift for indigent individuals in ICE detention
$1000 provides one month of technical operations (website, software programs, phone, detention communications, data maintenance, fiscal sponsorship fees)
$5,000 funds one month of care packages and support services in Laos
$10,000 funds one month of wrap around U.S. deportation support services