U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is an agency that enforces laws surrounding border control,
trade, and immigration.
Under President Obama, the agency was only responsible for removing undocumented immigrants who had committed serious crimes. However,
under the Trump Administration, the agency has began identifying and removing all undocumented immigrants, even those with a clean criminal record. The number of people removed
from the United States has increased dramatically since 2016 as a result of an increase in ICE raids. From these raids, children have been torn apart from their parents for months
at a time.
We aim to make a difference by bringing awareness to this subject and inform those with minimal resources, also dealing with similar situations. The main
functionality of this website is the map we created, which identifies sanctuary cities, restaurants, and churches that have allied to protect immigrants from raiding. We hope that
families in danger of deportation and separation will be able to use our map and identify safe places that are “Safe to Stay.”
Disclaimer: We are not professionals. Do not rely solely on these tips and rights. For the best help contact a lawyer.
Stay calm and do not run away.
Remain silent, or tell the ICE agent that you want to remain silent. If you do speak, do not lie.
Ask to speak with a lawyer.
Do NOT sign any documents or answer questions without your lawyer present.
Record details and names of officers.
Expect delays in applications and renewal processes. Immigration Services (USCIS)
are crowded and could take about 3 years for a process. Even if you are applying for
a green card renewal, you could still get deported.
Getting a Citizenship card or having a green card ensures your status to stay
and not getting deported. It is obtained by marriage after 3 years or less.
Having one also guarantees your
relatives to secure a legal status here as well.
Keep copies of your current status applications. They are notoriously famous for
losing paperwork, so it’s important to keep copies of applications or other important paperwork.
Ask a US Congress person for help Asking a congress person for help is very valuable,
for they would most likely comply to answer questions for you.
Know Your Rights
Within 100 miles of the border, authorites are not required to get a warrant before stopping and searching anyone.
Basic constitutional rights do not completely apply when it comes to the border.
This zone is called the 100-mile border zone.
Currently, immigration services are not allowing first-time DACA applications but renewal applications are accepted for those who currently have or previously had DACA.
Agents can not stop and search you based only on your race, religion, origin, gender, or political beliefs.
The First Amendment allows anyone to peacefully protest, although protests can easily become violent.
For most cases, undocumented immigrants are allowed a hearing in court to remain in the United States.
Undocumented children cannot be prevented from enrolling in public school.
         Who We Are: We, a group of five girls, are passionate about computer science and aim to
make the world a better place through our knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. We are all high school students living in the bay area who feel a strong connection to our past.
         Why We Are Doing This: Knowing the current political climate
surrounding immigration, we wanted to create a reliable resource for immigrants.
Each of us are here because someone in our past decided to come to America to create
a brand new beginning for themselves and loved ones.
This has inspired us to make people feel safe, or at least know a safe place.
Vivian
I am a senior interested in pursuing computer science, specifically front-end development. I also enjoy portrait and landscape photography.
Julie Yu
Arroyo High
I am a rising senior. I like memes and watching netflix, especially dramas. I also like listenting to music, like the artist Lauv.
Karla Sanchez
Los Altos High
I am a rising junior. I enjoy watching tv and chilling with my friends.
Karissa Chu
Burlingame High
I am currently a rising Junior. I enjoy hanging out with friends and playing soccer.
Sarah Bravo
San Leandro High
Hello, I'm currently going into my senior year and hope to get into college after.
I am interested into pursuing a carrer in animation and incorporate what I learned in Girls Who
Code in that field.