Empowering Communities for Justice
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Toolkits & Resources
Whistle Kit Zine
The Whistle Kit Zine provides guidance on how to identify, report and respond to local ICE activity.
Activist Toolkit
The Activist Toolkit offers guidance on several advocacy tools and tactics, along with contact information and links to reach decision-makers in the Greater Des Moines Area. It also provides information about local advocacy organizations and mutual-aid groups. The toolkit is not comprehensive, but is a good place to start for anyone looking to amplify their voice and take a stand on issues you are passionate about.
Know Your Rights Card
You can either download your own Know Your Rights Red Card to print out, or order them online. (https://www.ilrc.org/redcards) Red cards are available in a variety of languages to meet the needs in your community.
National ICE Watch LinkTree
The National ICE Watch LinkTree is comtinually updated with resources for organizers, volunteers and community members.
Responder Safety &
De-Escalation Tips
The Responder Safety & De-Escalation Tips sheet provides a recommended packing list to make your own emergency kit in case of exposure to chemical agents or other escalation of force by ICE. It also reviews tips for preparation and de-escalation aimed to keep you safe in your role as a responder.
NICER Workplace Toolkit
The NICER Workplace Toolkit provides guidance on how employers can develop policies and train team members on how to respond in case of ICE activity.
How to Turn Of Biometric Access
iPhones & Android
For iPhones:
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Go to Settings, tap Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode
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Enter your passcode when prompted
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Toggle off all “Use Face ID For:” settings
For Android:
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Open the Settings app
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Tap on Security & privacy
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Select Face & Fingerprint Unlock or Face Recognition
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Toggle off “unlock with biometrics”
Local Organizations Supporting Immigrants & Detainees
There are a number of non-profit organizations, civic and faith-based groups that are doing important work to support our community.
Legal clinic for immigrants and refugees, Iowa ICE Hotline, advocacy, Community Response and Know Your Rights trainings
Food rescue & meal prep for community fridges, supply drives for mutual aid
Know Your Rights trainings, advocacy, immigrant defense coordination
Financial and supply drives for mutual aid assistance
Community Response trainings & meetings, Situational Awareness team, community outreach & whistle kit distribution, rally/visibility events, medic team
Van rides to visit detainees and prisoners, food resources and other programming
Letter writing, education and support for detained and incarcerated individuals.
Convenes and leads diverse voices to challenge extremism, defend democracy, protect religious freedom, and safeguard the rights of all Iowans.
Pay immigration bond and pre-trial bail to free people from detention.
Provide education, family services, and economic development programs to help immigrants and refugees get started on their path to citizenship.
Encouragement, practical action and support for families and friends who have loved ones detained or incarcerated.
Serves as Central Iowa’s welcoming resource hub for Latino communities.