Looking for help for someone who has been detained? Scroll to the bottom of the page for information.
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Conozca Sus Derechos / Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights with Immigration Enforcement
Learn how to lead a family preparedness and KYR workshop:
- Watch MIRC's “Train the Trainer” Video
- Powerpoint slides for “Know Your Rights” presentation (in English and Spanish)
Share with immigrant communities:
- MIRC Know Your Rights & Family Preparedness 5 minute videos - English
- Preparing Your Family Guide - Arabic, Bangla, Dari, English, French, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, and Spanish
- Available in PDF, or if you would like to order printed copies go to bit.ly/ORDERPYFG
- Policy and advocacy updates for community groups, go to bit.ly/MIRCupdates - English
Detention and Immigration Court resources
- ICE maintains an online detainee locator. Search requires full name, date of birth, and country of birth OR A# and country of birth.
- Vinelink. With the exception of a handful of county correctional facilities, almost all jurisdictions in Michigan can be searched using this simple-to-use website. This website is often updated sooner than the ICE online detainee locator. Search can be performed by name only.
- Here are the specific calling instructions for detainees located in Calhoun, Chippewa, Monroe, and St. Clair counties to call our office
- Guides for Defending Yourself in Immigration Court are available in English and Spanish here along with a separate Frequently Asked Question page here.
updated 2/10/2025
