For years, the ACLU of Idaho has actively engaged in protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees.
As Idaho and other states prepare for an increase in immigration enforcement, racial profiling, and mass deportations, here are some resources for immigrant families to protect their assets and loved ones.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney for legal advice.
Download these cards for printing or online distribution. Information is from the ACLU.
Red cards are to be given to an immigration enforcement agent or police officer as a declaration of your rights under the U.S. Constitution. Red cards are provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
Show immigrant families that they are safe at your business, home, church, or school by printing out these signs and posting them.
Power of Attorney, from Idaho Legal Aid
A power of attorney will give a trusted individual the ability to handle your property, assets, and other important issues to you should you be detained without time to prepare.
Power of Attorney Revocation, from Idaho Legal Aid
Should you decide to revoke power of attorney from someone in the event you lose access to your assets, you can revoke such privileges with this form.
Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, from Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
Ensure they have a trusted adult to care for them and make sure they have a valid passport if they are U.S. citizens.
Help with securing child care for your child(ren) can be found in the Immigration Preparedness Toolkit, from ILRC.
USCIS Online Detainee Locator System
If you suspect your loved one is being detained on an immigration hold, you can search for them on this page.
House Bill 83 (HB 83) introduces new state-level immigration offenses and enforcement mechanisms in Idaho. Hours after the bill’s enactment, the ACLU of Idaho filed a lawsuit known as IORC v. Labrador, against the state. As of April 2025, HB 83’s crimes for entering or reentering the state are still blocked by a preliminary injunction that lasts through the litigation.
Idaho's New ICE Act: HB 83 Fact Sheet
El Proyecto de Ley de la Cámara 83 (HB 83) fue presentado en la legislatura de Idaho en febrero de 2025 y luego fue firmado como ley por el gobernador Brad Little en marzo de 2025. Esta ley introduce nuevos delitos migratorios a nivel estatal y mecanismos de aplicación en Idaho. A partir de abril de 2025, los delitos de HB 83 por entrar o reingresar al estado siguen bloqueados por una orden judicial preliminar que permanecerá vigente mientras se resuelve el litigio.
