Asylum seekers deserve better. You can help. Donate to Borderlands to help build a future rooted in justice and collective power We can do better for migrants and immigrants. You can help. Donate to build a future rooted in justice and collective power In this high-stakes political moment when mass deportation threats and anti-immigrant rhetoric escalate across the country, Borderlands Resource Initiative is standing firm. We’re not just responding to crisis; we’re building lasting power alongside migrant communities. Our approach is rooted in dignity, resilience, and community leadership. From court watch and ICE field office accompaniment, to Know Your Rights education, Rapid Response coordination, and our AQUÍ legal clinic, we ensure that no one faces the immigration system alone. Our community-based programs ensure migrants are not treated as passive recipients of aid, they’re empowered with resources and knowledge to determine their own futures. Borderlands is advancing a vision of justice where immigrants are not criminalized or cast aside, but recognized as co-creators of thriving, welcoming communities. Our community is facing complex problems, but they can be solved. You can be part of the solution. Borderlands Resource Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization funded and empowered by our generous supporters and frontline partners. Never miss an update. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and updates. First name Last name Enter your email here Thanks for submitting! Subscribe

Borderlands Resource Initiative ensures that faith leaders, school administrators, nonprofit directors, and other community leaders understand and uphold Fourth Amendment protections and other legal rights to prevent unlawful immigration enforcement actions. Protecting Our Spaces Defending Arizona’s Community Spaces In January 2025, the federal government removed protections from immigration enforcement for sensitive locations like schools, faith spaces, and community organizations. In response to this drastic change, Borderlands Resource Initiative and partners across the region are working together to coordinate education, resources, and training to leaders of formerly protected spaces. With shifting immigration policies and increased enforcement tactics, knowledge is power. Organizations that serve as critical social safety nets must now take proactive steps to define and defend their public versus private spaces, train staff on response protocols, and develop emergency plans that uphold civil rights. Our program is designed to: Train school administrators, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, and service providers on how to respond to immigration enforcement encounters. Provide essential legal resources and Know Your Rights materials to communities most impacted. Strengthen organizational protocols for handling enforcement actions while protecting the dignity and safety of all individuals. Connect local leaders to a network of legal experts, rapid response teams, and advocacy partners. Whether you lead a school, community organization, or place of worship, you have the right to protect your space and those you serve. Sign up for a training: Our workshops equip leaders with the legal knowledge and practical tools to create effective response plans. Join the Protected Spaces Working Group: Connect with organizations across Arizona who are working together to uphold rights and resist unlawful enforcement practices. Access resources: We provide preparedness worksheets, updates on legal guidance, and emergency response templates tailored to schools, faith-based spaces, and nonprofits. With shifting immigration policies and increased enforcement tactics, knowledge is power. Organizations that serve as critical social safety nets must now take proactive steps to define and defend their public versus private spaces, train staff on response protocols, and develop emergency plans that uphold civil rights. Whether you lead a school, community organization, or place of worship, you have the power to protect your space and those you serve. Sign up for a 4th Amendment Rights training for community spaces. Our workshops equip leaders with the legal knowledge and practical tools to create effective response plans. Schedule a Know Your Rights workshop for your community with Puente Human Rights Movement Access resources such as preparedness worksheets, updates on legal guidance, and emergency response templates tailored to schools, faith-based spaces, and nonprofits. Take Action. Protect Your Community. First name* Last name* Organization/Entity* Title/Role* Email* # of People Served:* Please send me the Immigration Enforcement Preparation Toolkit for my community: School Administrations Community Organizations Faith Spaces I'd like support to take the following steps to protect my community: Protected Spaces Training for staff and volunteers Know Your Rights training for my community/congregation Speak to my parent org/school district/association about endorsing the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Organize my community to endorse the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Submit No events at the moment

Every day, immigrants walk into ICE and USCIS appointments uncertain of what awaits them—some never walk back out. Families deserve to be prepared, informed, and supported. Our Accompaniment program ensures that no one navigates these moments alone. Accompaniment Program Every day in Phoenix, immigrants attend ICE check-ins — moments that can determine their future. With immigration enforcement intensifying, these check-ins carry deep uncertainty and risk. Yet, many immigrants attend alone, without legal representation or community support. Borderlands Resource Initiative and Puente Human Rights Movement believe that no one should face these moments in isolation. We’ve partnered to lead the Accompaniment Program, creating a community-led response to ensure support, connection, and advocacy for immigrants navigating this process. Together, we are: Ensuring a constant presence at ICE check-ins, and immigration court appearances so that no one has to attend these meetings alone. Providing Know Your Rights information and pro se support to people attending court hearings. Expanding emergency response for detained immigrants, including activating safety plans and mobilizing advocacy networks immediately when someone is taken into ICE custody. Laying the groundwork for pro se legal clinics and case management, helping immigrants assert their rights and prevent unjust deportations. In May 2025, ICE officers were told to meet a quota of 250 arrests per day Wed, Oct 14 Community Accompaniment // Acompañamiento Comunitario / Location shared upon registration RSVP Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST Location shared upon registration Learn how to safely and purposefully accompany immigrants navigating immigration court, ICE check-ins, and others // Aprende cómo acompañar inmigrantes de manera segura y con propósito a en la corte de inmigración, ICE, y otras citas Upcoming Events Community Accompaniment // Acompañamiento Comunitario Wed, Oct 14 Learn how to safely and purposefully accompany immigrants navigating immigration court, ICE check-ins, and others // Aprende cómo acompañar inmigrantes de manera segura y con propósito a en la corte de inmigración, ICE, y otras citas RSVP