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Prosecutorial Discretion: Self-Help Guide

This “Self-Help Guide for a Prosecutorial Discretion Request” contains an explanation of how prosecutorial discretion works, a detailed list of factors the government considers when applying “PD,” a sample request letter, and a list of documents to include with your letter.

Online Legal Services Directory for Low-Income Immigrants

ImmigrationLawHelp.org is an easy-to-use online directory of legal services providers. Search by state, county, detention facility, languages spoken, types of legal and other services provided, and specific areas of legal assistance. Available in English and Spanish.

All-in-One Guide to Defeating ICE Hold Requests

This toolkit is designed to help communities prevent deportations by keeping local police separate from immigration enforcement. Several communities have succeeded in enacting policies to stop submitting to immigration hold requests, and this toolkit is designed to help other communities establish similar policies.