This table lists the categories of non–U.S. citizens who are recognized as “lawfully present” in the United States for various purposes, as well as the immigration documents such people typically have.
View Table (PDF)Know Your Rights: Pregnant, Postpartum, and Nursing People Facing Immigration Enforcement
Published Nov 4, 2026 DHS is detaining pregnant and postpartum people. This resource explains how to advocate for yourself or a loved one who is facing detention or deportation.
Sample Request to Remove Electronic Monitoring
Published Nov 4, 2026 DHS is forcing pregnant people to wear electronic monitors. This sample can be used to write to your immigration officer and ask that they take off the monitor
Greater Boston Legal Services et al. v. Mullin
This lawsuit challenges the federal government’s new policy of hiding the locations of thousands of people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The policy unlawfully interferes with communication between detainees, their...
Last update: Nov 4, 2026