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Resources for Western New Yorkers Affected by Trump Administration Policies

Helpful Immigration Resources

Know Your Rights 

  • You have the right to remain silent and to contact an attorney.

  • You have the right to due process and to have your case heard before a judge. 

  • You have the right to say no to being searched or having your home searched unless ICE has an arrest warrant (not a removal order, etc). 

  • Agents do not have the right to search you or your belongings without your consent or probable cause. 

  • You have the right to ask ICE to leave.

If You Interact With ICE

  • Do not volunteer ANY information.

  • You do not need to provide your immigration status or place of birth.

  • If ICE enters your home without your permission, probable cause, or a warrant, clearly state that you do not give them permission to enter or search your belongings.

  • Do not lie or present any false or fraudulent documentation, including a fake name.

  • You do not have any obligation to sign any document without speaking to an attorney. Do not sign a document you do not understand.

  • If you feel safe, document the event using your phone (via video or audio recording).

  • If ICE shows up to your home or place of work, ask to see a warrant before you open the door.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This is for general informational purposes only. Its contents are not legal advice.


Journey’s End Refugee Services - Immigration Legal Services
immigration@jersbuffalo.org 
(716) 882-4963 x 203

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
CLS@labbuffalo.org 
(716) 853-3219

Office of the New York State Attorney General Letitia James
(716) 853-8400
Learn more about Immigrants' Rights in New York State: https://ag.ny.gov/resources/individuals/immigrants-rights 



Helpful Community Resources

Feedmore WNY
(click “Find Food”)
716-822-2002
Helps with: Food Assistance

Catholic Charities
716-856-4494
Helps with: Food Assistance, Utilities, Personal Care, Baby Items, Prescriptions, etc.

Salvation Army
716-883-9800
Helps with: Food Assistance, Utilities (limited populations), Emergency Housing

National Grid Energy Affordability Program
866-305-1915
Helps with: Utilities

NYSEG Energy Affordability Program
800-572-1111
Helps with: Utilities

Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
716-222-0805Helps with: Free, Routine Healthcare & Preventative Services to Uninsured Patients. Operated by UB medical students.

Meals on Wheels of Erie County - Erie County Department of the Aging
716-858-8526
Helps with: People 60 and over who cannot shop for, or prepare their own meals – 5 days a week delivery service.

Erie County Social Services
716-858-8000

 

Help with a Federal Agency 

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem. Constituents can contact us for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies.

You can submit your casework request here or call my Buffalo Office at (716) 852-3501