Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution

IMMIGRANT SUPPORT RESOURCES

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FOR SCHOOLS

MASS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION/NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

MASC  (Massachusetts Association of School Committees)

The MA Attorney General’s Office Guidance document in response to the announcement that schools would no longer be categorized by ICE as sensitive locations and are now subject to enforcement activities like searches and arrests. This advisory is very specific and should be read in its entirety. 

Your District’s obligation to provide equal access to education to all students regardless of immigration status remains in place. Contact Patrick Francomano, Esq., MASC General Counsel, pfrancomano@masc.org with questions.

MA ATTORNEY GENERAL: RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS

INDIVISIBLE NATIONAL

  • Safe Schools for Every Student toolkit: This toolkit empowers local Indivisible groups to demand school boards adopt policies that keep schools safe for every student, regardless of immigration status. Adapted from the National Education Association’s Guidance on Immigration Issues, this toolkit includes actionable steps, legal insights, model policies, and outreach materials to help communities stand strong and ensure every child can learn without fear.

GENERAL RESOURCES

Printable resources (multiple languages) from the National ACLU covering many issues of concern.

  • MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition)
  • Lawyers for Civil Rights – Immigrant Defense Hotline (617-988-0606)  Access to timely and free legal advice for immigrants facing imminent threats related to immigration enforcement, such as immigration raids or mass deportations.
  • Massachusetts Immigration Legal Helpline or call (508) 293-1871

WORKERS

ORGANIZATIONS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY REGION