Advocacy + Support
Current student or PLU staff/faculty experiencing family member(s) in detention or being deported are encouraged to reach out to the Center for DJS at undocu@plu.edu for emergency support connections and resources.(Please note, undocu@plu.edu is not monitored 24/7 and is not a timely emergency resource).
We also encourage you to connect with wellbeing resources:
STUDENTS: TimelyCare provides no-cost, on-demand access to licensed professionals 24/7.
FACULTY & STAFF: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – A variety of professional services to support employees navigating professional or personal challenges, including counseling, legal, financial, and caretaking resources.
Rights & Resources
Staying up to date with immigrant rights can be challenging in this quickly moving world. Here are a few community resources for increasing safety and preparedness.
All people in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, have certain basic rights which are helpful to know, particularly in an encounter with law enforcement.
- American Civil Liberties Union – Highlight rights of various identities including immigrants rights
- National Immigration Law Center – Provides resources know your rights resources in various scenarios (stopped by law enforcement, attending a protest, at work)
- United We Dream – Provides a Migra Watch resource as well as Know Your Power resources
- Northwest Immigrants Rights Project – Provides workshops and handouts to educate about know your rights
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has put together a Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency or detainment.
Supporting those Detained or Deported
PLU cannot offer legal advice of any kind. However, the following community resources are ones that we look to for support and guidance.
The following links offer resources for immediate steps to take after an individual is detained.
If you or a family member is detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, please contact the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Tacoma Office:
Phone: 253.383.0519
Toll Free: 877.814.6444
Please leave a voice message with the detained person’s name and, if possible, the “A number” on the bracelet at the detention center.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Checking in with undocumented individuals and their supporters mental health and wellbeing is a key way of supporting the community during these challenging and uncertain times.
STUDENTS: TimelyCare provides no-cost, on-demand access to licensed professionals 24/7.
FACULTY & STAFF: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – A variety of professional services to support employees navigating professional or personal challenges, including counseling, legal, financial, and caretaking resources.
In addition to the resources for undocumented individuals listed on the Undocumented Student Resource Page, the Mental Health Guide 2025 (Higher Ed Immigration Portal) is specific to supporters.
Local + National Undocu Resources
Staying up to date with immigrant rights can be challenging in this quickly moving world. Here are a few organizations and resources we follow for information:
Questions?
For questions regarding the Gold Group, resources for undocumented students, future training sessions, or donations to the PLU4US Campaign, please connect with us at undocu@plu.edu.
