Resources

The Defending Equity Initiative network of volunteers and law firms will continue to add resources useful to progressive organizations under attack to this page.

Defending Exempt Organizations:

• Protecting Your Tax-Exempt Status — Is It Really at Risk? What Happens (and What Doesn’t) If You Lose It? How to Protect It and Get it Back?

• Political Activity by 501(c)(3) Organizations — What You Can’t Do and What You Can Do

Protecting the Immigrants in Our Community and Workplaces:

• Key Concepts re Immigration Audits and Raids in the Workplace

• Know Your Rights: Guidance for Employees in Connection with ICE Raids

• Guide to Employers: Preparing for ICE Raids and Sample Guidelines

• Guidelines for Preparing for and Responding to a Form I-9 (Employment Authorization) Audit

• California Immigration Rapid Response Hotlines and Resources

If you need help finding resources for other states or have other great resources to share, please reach out. Great organizations to start with include Exponentum, hosted by the Lawyers Alliance in New York, and Communities Rise.