Asylum seekers deserve better. You can help. Donate to Borderlands to help build a future rooted in justice and collective power We can do better for migrants and immigrants. You can help. Donate to build a future rooted in justice and collective power In this high-stakes political moment when mass deportation threats and anti-immigrant rhetoric escalate across the country, Borderlands Resource Initiative is standing firm. We’re not just responding to crisis; we’re building lasting power alongside migrant communities. Our approach is rooted in dignity, resilience, and community leadership. From court watch and ICE field office accompaniment, to Know Your Rights education, Rapid Response coordination, and our AQUÍ legal clinic, we ensure that no one faces the immigration system alone. Our community-based programs ensure migrants are not treated as passive recipients of aid, they’re empowered with resources and knowledge to determine their own futures. Borderlands is advancing a vision of justice where immigrants are not criminalized or cast aside, but recognized as co-creators of thriving, welcoming communities. Our community is facing complex problems, but they can be solved. You can be part of the solution. Borderlands Resource Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization funded and empowered by our generous supporters and frontline partners. Never miss an update. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and updates. First name Last name Enter your email here Thanks for submitting! Subscribe

Borderlands Resource Initiative offers a powerful series of sliding-scale webinars tailored for schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and faith spaces. Political Education Educational Webinars on Immigrant Justice & Community Preparedness Build safer, more informed, and more compassionate community spaces. Borderlands Resource Initiative offers a powerful series of sliding-scale workshops tailored for schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and faith spaces. These customizable sessions equip your team with the tools to better understand the realities of immigration policy, build emergency response protocols, and provide meaningful support to migrant and asylum-seeking communities in times of crisis. Each session is grounded in legal frameworks, trauma-informed approaches, and real-world strategies to prepare your community to respond with dignity, clarity, and care. Schedule your workshop First name* Last name* Company/Organization name* Email* Phone* Please contact me about the following workshop(s):* 4th Amendment Rights The Long Road Home Active Shooter Training & Trauma First Aid Other (please explain) Write a message: (optional) Submit 4th Amendment Rights Workshop Ensuring Preparedness for Immigration Enforcement for Schools, Non-Profits, and Faith Spaces Onsite staff training + customized space assessment 2-3 hours This interactive workshop equips your staff with the knowledge and confidence to uphold constitutional and federal privacy protections during immigration enforcement actions- especially in light of the 2025 rescission of the “sensitive locations” policy. Participants will learn: How to identify and respond to administrative vs. judicial warrants The legal distinctions between public and private spaces How to develop site-specific protocols for handling enforcement encounters Following the training, we conduct a walkthrough of your space to map out areas that can be clearly designated as private, identify vulnerabilities (such as line-of-sight exposures), and provide signage recommendations. This ensures your site is prepared to respond legally in defense of your community. Community Defense in the Era of Mass Deportations Tackling Systemic Challenges and Grassroots Community Responses Virtual or in-person session 60–90 minutes This presentation introduces participants to the current landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement, including the impacts of the 2024–2025 asylum restrictions and the end of CBP One. Grounded in legal context and human rights framing, it highlights both systemic challenges and grassroots community responses such as accompaniment, legal observation, and the Phoenix Rapid Response network while centering migrant dignity, safety, and self-determination. Participants will learn: The truth behind the headlines regarding asylum and migration Current U.S. immigration policies and their impacts on families and individuals Forms of legal protection for people facing persecution, violence or death in their home countries How individuals and institutions can support migrant communities with dignity and solidarity Rooted in both data and lived experience, this session moves beyond myths and headlines to foster connection, compassion, and action. Active Shooter Training & Trauma First Aid Emergency Preparedness Training for Violent Critical Incidents Onsite training; Offered in collaboration with Empowered Safety Concepts 4-5 hours This hands-on training equips staff and volunteers with the tools to stay alert, act decisively, and protect others during violent critical incidents. Drawing from established safety frameworks (ALICE, Stop the Bleed), the session is tailored to community spaces and school settings, with a trauma-informed lens. Participants will learn: How to use the Cooper Color Code to maintain heightened situational awareness When and how to choose between evacuating, locking down, or countering What to communicate—and how—during an emergency How to apply real-world strategies for room control, crowd safety, and post-incident care Basic triage, tourniquet use, and response roles Each training includes scenario walkthroughs, certified practice equipment, and practical decision-making exercises to ensure your team feels ready to act with clarity and care in moments of crisis.

Every day, immigrants walk into ICE and USCIS appointments uncertain of what awaits them—some never walk back out. Families deserve to be prepared, informed, and supported. Our Accompaniment program ensures that no one navigates these moments alone. Accompaniment Program Every day in Phoenix, immigrants attend ICE check-ins — moments that can determine their future. With immigration enforcement intensifying, these check-ins carry deep uncertainty and risk. Yet, many immigrants attend alone, without legal representation or community support. Borderlands Resource Initiative and Puente Human Rights Movement believe that no one should face these moments in isolation. We’ve partnered to lead the Accompaniment Program, creating a community-led response to ensure support, connection, and advocacy for immigrants navigating this process. Together, we are: Ensuring a constant presence at ICE check-ins, and immigration court appearances so that no one has to attend these meetings alone. Providing Know Your Rights information and pro se support to people attending court hearings. Expanding emergency response for detained immigrants, including activating safety plans and mobilizing advocacy networks immediately when someone is taken into ICE custody. Laying the groundwork for pro se legal clinics and case management, helping immigrants assert their rights and prevent unjust deportations. In May 2025, ICE officers were told to meet a quota of 250 arrests per day mié 14 de oct Community Accompaniment // Acompañamiento Comunitario / Location shared upon registration RSVP 14 oct 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. GMT-7 Location shared upon registration Learn how to safely and purposefully accompany immigrants navigating immigration court, ICE check-ins, and others // Aprende cómo acompañar inmigrantes de manera segura y con propósito a en la corte de inmigración, ICE, y otras citas Próximos eventos Community Accompaniment // Acompañamiento Comunitario mié 14 de oct Learn how to safely and purposefully accompany immigrants navigating immigration court, ICE check-ins, and others // Aprende cómo acompañar inmigrantes de manera segura y con propósito a en la corte de inmigración, ICE, y otras citas RSVP