Immigration Resources
Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) understands how difficult this time is for individuals, families, and workplaces as they navigate emotions and responsibilities. PIM remains committed to supporting our community. Here is a list of immigrant resources, along with employee wellness opportunities, to help provide support and guidance during this time. We encourage members to review these resources and to reach out to PIM if additional support or information would be helpful. Your wellbeing—both personal and professional—matters to us, and we remain committed to caring for and supporting our community.
American Immigration Council Article: Understanding ICE Raids at the American Workplace
This factsheet provides a brief history of worksite raids, discusses the agencies involved and the legal authorities relied upon by these agencies to conduct them, reviews legal challenges and issues related to worksite raids, and briefly summarizes the economic and humanitarian consequences of these raids.
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Resources
This overview highlights resources to support employer awareness and preparedness regarding immigration enforcement. Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to their circumstances. Regularly reviewing trusted resources and preparedness materials can help employers anticipate potential challenges, implement effective mitigation strategies and respond confidently and proactively.
Littler Law Webinar: ICE Encounters – Raids, Audits and Warrants ITS Webinar
PIM member, Littler Law, hosted a webinar and here is how you can access it. This webinar will cover the three principal ways that employers may encounter ICE – raids, administrative warrants, and I-9 audits – the differences between the three, and a plan of action for each, including preparation and response. We will discuss the background of these actions, what may cause these actions, and how Trump 2.0 is altering how they are used on employers. Finally, the webinar will conclude with discussing the costs of violations.
Access Video:
To access the video click here and click “register”. Once you fill in your contact information you’ll get access to the video. If you still have issues reach out to Nick Manty nmanty@littler.com.
Additional Resources:
At the Littler Law website, Search | Littler and type the word ICE there are articles for your review.
Fredrickson & Byron Law Resources
PIM member, Fredrickson & Byron Law, shared the following resources to help membership.
How To Locate Someone In Ice Custody:
Finding someone who has been detained by ICE or CBP can be difficult. This National Immigration Law Center guide has a variety of options to try: How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest – NILC. This will often require persistence over a few days, as detainees may not appear in the ICE detainee locator while they are in transit, and we have seen many people from Minnesota be transferred to Texas in recent days.
Know Your Rights And Know Your Reality:
National Immigration Project and National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG) resources can be found here:
- National Immigration Project | Lawyers for the Movement.
- Know Your Rights – The Advocates for Human Rights
- Know Your Rights – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
City of Minneapolis Separation Ordinance resources, including downloadable private property posters and FAQs for employers: Updates and resources related to increased federal activity – City of Minneapolis.
Witness ICE Activity:
If you personally witness ICE activity, you can report to any of these three rapid response lines:
- Immigrant Defense Network: 612-255-3112
- Monarca Rapid Response Line: 612-441-2881
- Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee: miracmn@gmail.com
PIM Member Wellness Tips
Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) hosted our quarterly HR Huddle in January and member who attended said these are ways they are trying to help the wellness of their employees.
- Hot Cocoa Café
- Meditation or Yoga
- Taco Bar
- Pizza Day
- Have mental health resources available to all
Disclaimer – Any views, opinions and information presented in this post are solely to inform our readers and does not necessarily represent those of this organization. Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) is not requiring you to take action and is not pushing you towards a specific view or party. The information shared is provided to help keep you informed.
