Resources

We encourage all NER members, music therapists, students, and others in our community to stay aware and informed. 

Know Your Rights with ICE – Immigrant Defense Project Flyers

“Explains who is at risk of an ICE arrest and your rights when interacting with ICE officers. Available in 17 languages. Updated in 2025.”

Ordering Red Cards – through the Immigrant Legal Resource Center

“All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights. However, they do not provide individualized legal advice. Community members are encouraged to check in with a trusted legal service provider for questions about their situation.”

Cards are available to print for free in 56 languages.

Connecticut Immigrant Rights Alliance – CIRA

Immigrant Coalition of Rhode Island

Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition – MIRC

Hotline: (207) 544-9989

Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition – MIRA

Hotline: (617) 350-5480

New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees – NHAIR

Vermont Asylum Assistance Project – VAAP

Hotline: (802) 999-5654 (call, text, WhatsApp)

Psychological First Aid primer from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Mutual Aid Fund for South Minneapolis by Flourish Placemaking Collective

Across South Minneapolis and beyond, individuals and families are facing sudden detention, separation, and displacement due to ICE enforcement. These moments create immediate financial crises: rent goes unpaid, fridges go empty, and legal costs pile up overnight.

This fund is rooted in mutual aid. Mutual aid is community-led support where people come together to care for one another, respond quickly to urgent needs, and share resources directly–without barriers, bureaucracy, or conditions. It is built on solidarity, trust, and the belief that those closest to the harm know what support is needed most. It is belonging embodied.

Funds raised go directly to community members who have been impacted. Donations provide flexible, immediate assistance for critical needs, including:

  • Groceries and basic household necessities
  • Transportation support
  • Emergency support for families facing sudden loss of income

Your contribution helps community members stay housed, fed, and supported during moments of profound uncertainty. This is neighbors showing up for neighbors, preserving dignity, stability, and safety when our systems fall short.