Protecting People, Not Borders: Solidarity with Immigrant Communities

At YNPN Phoenix, we believe that the strength of our community lies in its diversity, humanity, and compassion. We are deeply troubled by the recent ICE raids targeting immigrant communities across the country. These actions instill fear, separate families, and erode the trust that all people deserve to have in the systems meant to protect them.

We stand in firm opposition to the inhumane treatment of individuals and families at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As a network committed to building a thriving, inclusive, and resilient nonprofit sector, we believe it is our responsibility to speak out when injustice occurs.

Let us be clear: no one should live in fear. No one should be detained or deported without due process. And no one should be dehumanized for seeking safety, opportunity, or belonging.

We call on our fellow nonprofit professionals, partners, and neighbors to stand in solidarity with our immigrant and undocumented community members. We urge elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and all sectors to protect the dignity and rights of every individual, regardless of immigration status.

Now is the time to speak up. To organize. To care. To act.

Resources for Immigrant Support and Advocacy

Know Your Rights

• ACLU - Know Your Rights

• Immigrant Legal Resource Center

• United We Dream - Deportation Defense

  
  

Local Support in Arizona

• Puente Human Rights Movement – Phoenix-based immigrant justice organization

• Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project – Legal services and advocacy

• Aliento – DACA, mixed-status family support and youth leadership

• PSL Phoenix - Organizes actions, protests, and education events to fight back against ICE and defend immigrant communities across Arizona

• Phoenix Rapid Response - Provides a 24/7 emergency hotline for ICE activity, legal assistance, and community accompaniment during enforcement operations [AZ 2-1-1]

  
  

Ways to Take Action

• Attend or host community forums and solidarity events

• Contact local representatives and demand humane immigration policy

• Volunteer or donate to organizations providing legal aid and sanctuary support

• Share verified information and amplify voices from directly impacted communities

To Our Immigrant Neighbors

You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone.

YNPN Phoenix remains committed to advocating for justice, equity, and community care. We urge everyone in our network to show up with empathy, to listen, and to act in support of a better, more humane future.

In solidarity,

The YNPN Phoenix Board of Directors