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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

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

Oregon Law Help
Free resources on immigration, such as links to legal guides, know-your-rights guides, and links to other community organizations.

Online Resources

• My Undocumented Life Up-to-date information and resources for undocumented persons
• Latino Network Portland-based resources for families and allies
• National Immigration Law Center News affecting DACA and information for students
• Immigrant Student Group L&C 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 persons from Santa Clara Law graduates
• DREAMers Resource Center Resources for non-immigration status (undocumented) and DACA students
• National Latinx Psychological Association List of resources for undocumented persons and families
• Oregon is a Sanctuary State View the Oregon Department of Justice’s sanctuary state materials in English and Spanish
• We Have Rights An empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). Includes videos in English, Español, Français, عربي, 中文, Kreyòl, Ayisyen, РУССКИЙ, and اردو

News Resources

• News Reports Learn about the creation and development of DACA

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 being targeted or fears being targeted, you can call 911 and file a police report. Non-emergency law enforcement to contact include: 

• Portland Police Bureau: 503-823-0000 
• Gresham Police Department: 503-618-2318 
• Beaverton Police Department: 503-526-2260
• Lake Oswego Police Department: 503-635-0238
• Multnomah Sheriff’s Office: 503-823-3333