President Trump’s recent threats on immigrants and refugees run counter to IFT’s long-standing positions on these issues. We oppose these threats that are forcing many of our students, members, and their families to live in a state of uncertainty and fear. IFT members play a critical role in our communities, so it's important to know what you can do to support immigrant rights. We are here to help.
Here are a few useful resources for IFT members:
AFT’s Immigration resource page
PDF’s of Know-Your-Rights Handouts and Guides for Families in English and Spanish—From Creating an Emergency Plain to Do’s and Don’ts During a Raid
AFT’s 2016 Resolution
Share My Lesson Immigration Resources
A collection of lessons to help teachers educate all students about immigration and create inclusive school communities.
Colorin Colorado Immigration Information and Resources
Information outlines what schools need to know about serving students who are immigrants or children of immigrants.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
The nation’s leading Latino legal rights organization.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
A leading organization in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
An organization dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees for full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
A civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.
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