Your Rights and ICE

The Westchester County Human Rights Commission (the Commission) investigates allegations of discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, and credit lending. While the Commission investigates covered complaints of discrimination based on citizenship status, alienage and national origin, it does not provide an administrative process for immigration-related matters such as asylum or deportation. In an effort to provide information about individual rights regarding encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Commission has identified potential resources below.

For legal help
Call the New York State Office of New Americans hotline at (800) 566-7636. As per its website, all call information is confidential, assistance is available in 200+ languages, and referrals are provided to free legal help and immigration-related programs.

Fact sheets and general information about ICE
Know Your Rights Factsheets (in English and Spanish)

New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students | New York State Attorney General

Printable Guide for New York Immigrants

Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas

New York Immigration Coalition Community Toolkit

Local community groups
The following local organizations may be able to provide some assistance:

Community Resource Center
134 Center Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Tel: (914) 835-1512
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Website: www.crcny.org

Neighbors Link
27 Columbus Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
23-25 Spring Street, Ossining, NY 10562
320 Walnut St, Yonkers, NY 10701
Tel: (914) 666-3410
Law Helpline (Thursdays 8 am - 8pm): (914) 502-3377
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Website: neighborslink.org
Resources page (English): https://neighborslink.org/resources-to-protect-yourself-and-your-community/
Resources page (Spanish): https://neighborslink.org/recursos-para-protegerse-usted-y-su-comunidad/

Empire Justice Center
30 S. Broadway, Suite 701E, Yonkers, NY 10701
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Tel: (914) 595-0910
Website: www.empirejustice.org

Catholic Charities Community Services of Westchester/Putnam
204 Hawthorne Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705
Tel: (914) 476-2700
Website: www.catholiccharitiesny.org

Make the Road New York
46 Waller Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
Tel: (914) 948-8466
Website: www.maketheroadny.org