Resources
Whistles
It’s easy to get your own whistle group going in your city / neighborhood. Here are some links from people who have done it themselves.
- Whistle Up – Dan Sinker wrote a great piece about getting your own whistle group going, including ideas on where you can buy whistles and 3D printing etc.
- Chicago Whistle Links – This is a list of resources in Chicago, which can be used as inspiration anywhere. Be sure to check with the immigration support group in your city for emergency contact numbers and local laws that may differ from those in Illinois.
Know Your Rights
ACLU is a great resource for Know Your Rights information.
- Immigrants’ Rights
- Protesters’ Rights
- 100 Mile Border Zone
- Indivisible Greater West Loop (Chicago) Immigration Action Resource Hub – this is a good format for any city to use with relevant information specific to their location.
Recording ICE, CBP, and other federal agents
- Yes, you have the right to film ICE
- SALUTE / ALERTA – downloadable zines for several states (all in one zip file per language), available in English and Spanish, outlining information to include when recording.
Privacy and online safety
- EFF Surveillance Self-Defense – tips, tools, and how-tos for safer online communications
- The Wired Guide to Protecting Yourself from Government Surveillance
Mutual aid
- Mutual Aid 101 – this was created during the brunt of the pandemic, but is great info to have anytime.
- Mutual Aid Hub – find mutual aid orgs where you live
- Stand With Minnesota – great website listing various mutual aid resources, ways to take action and stay informed, and stories from Minnesotans affected by ICE and CBP.