Safety Starts at Home: Legal Guidance for Housing Providers
The Trump administration has threatened mass deportations and communities throughout the U.S. have reported an increase in U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) enforcement actions.
Housing providers, their staff, and residents have rights. When staff and residents are empowered to assert their rights, they can protect the privacy and safety of themselves and others. This guide offers information for housing providers, both private and subsidized, to help them be prepared to address and respond to immigration enforcement with a goal of fostering inclusive and safe resident communities. Use this resource to learn about what housing providers can do to create safety for all residents and staff.
To ensure safety throughout our communities, we must all be prepared. As such, we hope that staff throughout your organization, including but not limited to front desk staff, maintenance staff, and other onsite support services staff are able to read and access this guide.
We thank staff at the National Immigration Law Center, the National Housing Law Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, and Chinatown Community Development Center for their contributions and feedback regarding this guide.
The information provided here is general. The Asian Law Caucus does not intend for anything stated here to establish any attorney/client relationship with the reader. If you have questions about your own situation, please consult an attorney.
Quick Guide for Housing Providers: Responding to Requests for Records
Housing providers should develop a policy covering how to respond to requests for records or documents, including those from government agencies or law enforcement. It is better to have a policy in place before a request is made. This guide goes over legal requirements for responding to subpoenas and warrants.