Resources for Immigrant Members of the LC Community

Lewis & Clark College cannot give legal advice to any person, so the suggestions on this page are based upon resources described on the page. If you have legal questions please contact an attorney. 

Portland Legal Counsel Resources

Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
(503) 542-2855, 2740 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97202

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
(503) 231-7480, 605 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Portland, OR 97214

Immigration Counseling Services
(503) 221-1689, 519 SW Park Ave. Suite 610, Portland, OR 97205

Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR)
(503) 284-3002, SOAR@emoregon.org, 7931 NE Halsey St. Suite 302, Portland, OR 97213

National Immigration Legal Services Directory
Search by state or zip code to find legal counsel in your area

Online Resources

• My Undocumented Life Up-to-date information and resources for undocumented students
• Latino Network Portland-based resources for families and allies
• National Immigration Law Center News affecting DACA and information for students
• Immigrant Student Group LC Law School student organization
• Financial Support A curated list of financial resources from Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement 
• Undergraduate Scholarships Opportunities that do not require proof of citizenship or legal residence
• Navigating Graduate School A guide for undocumented students from Santa Clara Law graduates
• DACA Employers Companies who have expressed interest in hiring DACA students, via UPenn

News Resources

• LC Interim President’s statement (from September 12, 2017)
• News Reports Learn about the creation and development of DACA
• 2016 Election Impacts on Immigration Policy by Shoba Wadhia

Know Your Rights (from ACLU of Oregon)

• When Stopped by Police / Sus Derechos Cuando Detendio por la policia
• When ICE is at Your Door / Que Hacer si esta Involucrado en una Redada de Casa

 

 

If you feel unsafe, or want to report racial harassment/hate crimes:

If you or someone you know is afraid of being attacked or has been attacked call 911 and file a police report. Other non-emergency organizations to contact include: 

• Portland Police Bureau: 503-823-0000 
• Gresham Police Department: 503-618-2318 
• Multnomah Sheriff’s Office: 503-823-3333