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Empowering the Indian Diaspora in Minnesota through Education and Advocacy.
Multilingual Know Your Rights resources to support community safety and awareness.
We have created 9 different scenarios that might be applicable to you or your family members. These guides provide clear, actionable steps on how to handle various interactions with law enforcement and federal agents. The scenarios covered are – International Students, Lawful Permanent Residents, Immigrant Workers, U.S. Citizens, Business Owners, Refugees, U&T Visa Holders, U.S. Visitor Visa and Asylum Seekers Guide.
IAM hosted a community information session with Plymouth city leadership to address growing concerns about federal immigration enforcement activities.
The session emphasized that Plymouth Police Department prioritizes civil rights protection and will investigate any violations. FAQs from our discussion is available here.
Plymouth City FAQs and Policies are available here.
IAM hosted an immigration rights education session with three volunteer attorneys on Jan 28 with over 200 community members attending.
The session emphasized constitutional rights awareness and proper documentation. Documents shared during the session are available here.
More details on Minnesota’s Immigration Legal Services Hub Initiative are available here.
In our ongoing commitment to keeping the community safe and informed, IAM has been in direct communication with the Consulate General of India in Chicago.
In response to recent concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, IAM reached out to the Consulate to clarify the rights and protections available to Indian nationals. Below is the official guidance provided by the Consulate to help Indian passport holders, students, and professionals navigate emergency situations and assert their consular rights.