Immigration and Safety resources

(Last updated: 4 Apr 2025)

  • Dedicated GLO attorneys

    • If you are challenged, threatened or detained by ICE, CBP or any other federal agents, email GLO Staff Organizer Hanna Jeung (hanna@local6516.org) and the GLO Executive Board (via comms@glounion.org). Upon receiving your inquiry, we will immediately connect you with our attorneys for guidance on next steps.

  • Community immigration attorneys

    • Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, Citizenship & Immigration Services: Dorcas International provides low-cost legal services to immigrants, refugees, and their families. Telephone consultations with attorneys and the Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives are available Monday through Friday: (401) 784-8607.

    • The Rhode Island Bar Association: This organization provides individuals with free or low-cost legal assistance with immigration law issues in the Providence area: (401) 421-5740.

  • Non-Citizen Data Security and Social Media Safety Guide (live document, updated regularly)

  • Travel Guidance for Non-Citizen Grads (GLO website, updated regularly)

    • Countries facing heightened US-Border scrutiny.

    • Travel preparations.

    • If you are challenged or denied entry at the border.

    • Your rights as a union member and Brown employee.

  • Dealing with ICE and CBP (GLO website, updated regularly)

    • Best practices for navigating the CBP at the border

    • How to act if challenged by ICE.

    • Non-citizen rights.

  • Rhode Island rapid response network (ICE watchdogs)

    • If you see ICE in the Providence area, please call or text: (401) 675-1414!

    • Trained community members of the Defense Line will go confirm any sightings and patrol the area.

    • If you want to stay updated with reports of any confirmed ICE presence, join the community WhatsApp group or Telegram group.