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Get involved and learn how your voice can make a difference on the issues that are important to you!

We are asking you to join with us and the millions of other Americans across the country that are praying for the spirit of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Alex worked at the VA hospital, in its Intensive Care Unit, doing what he loved, caring for our nation's Veterans. Early today he was restrained by immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota for video recording their actions on his phone, and then unlawfully shot at point-blank range. He died shortly after.
We need to send a message to our members of Congress today, stating clearly the killing of law-abiding Americans exercising their constitutional rights by members of immigration enforcement is unacceptable and that there must be a full and transparent investigation and that those found guilty must be held accountable for their actions.
Let's not let the deaths of Renee and Alex be in vain. Join us and send a message today. Simply add your name and address, customize the message as needed and our system will automatically send it to your members of Congress.

Forward Latino has established relationships with ethical, knowledgeable and affordable immigration attorneys. Download the list at the link below or call (414)338-9071 and ask for "recommended immigration attorneys" and it will be texted to you.

Download our FREE toolkit for families at risk of separation. It includes a to-do list, Know Your Rights cards, and FREE Power of Attorney forms. Toolkits are shown below on this page.

Forward Latino offers FREE Power of Attorney forms for Property and Finance as well as temporary delegation of parental power so your children can be cared for by a family member or trusted friend while you are separated. The forms are part of the toolkit which are shown below on this page.

Forward Latino provides in-person and online immigration rights training and assistance with completing Power of Attorney forms. Complete the following form to request our Immigrant Family Preparedness, Know Your Rights and Power of Attorney Form Training or to request our IMMIGRATION: Fiction, Facts & Faith presentation for your faith-based organization click on English Form or Spanish Form.

Forward Latino provides FREE Pastoral and emotional care. Call us at (414)338-9071 and request Pastoral & Emotional Care Department.

Witness a detention? Concerned that Constitutional rights were violated and proper procedure not followed? Report it immediately at English Form or Spanish Form .
Works best with English Family Toolkit found below.
Works best with English Family Toolkit found below.
Forward Latino has developed this toolkit for individuals at risk of detention or deportation by U.S. immigration officials. It is important to complete these tasks with the assistance of a licensed immigration attorney prior to being detained. For individuals who do have lawful immigration status, we encourage you to carry your green card, work permit, or other evidence of status with you at all times. If you have any questions, please call us at (414)338-9071.
1. Establish your emergency contact and create a family plan
○ Your Emergency Contact should be someone lawfully present in the United States if possible,
has a mobile phone and is readily available 24 hours a day.
○ Your family plan should detail actions your family should take should separation occur.
2. Organize all your immigration-related documents
○ Organize all of your documents, including your visa, passport, green card, birth certificate,
work permits, and any other immigration related papers.
○ Keep copies of all your documents in a safe place and share copies with your immigration
attorney.
3. Establish a relationship with a licensed immigration attorney that provides removal
defense services.
○ Review your immigration situation to determine if there is a pathway to legalization.
○ Review methods to contact attorney should separation occur after hours.
○ Review your legal rights.
○ Provide copies of your immigration-related documents
○ Memorize your immigration attorney’s phone number as mobile phones are frequently
removed from individuals in detention.
4. Establish a Power of Attorney(s) to manage your personal affairs.
○ A Power of Attorney for Finance & Property will allow your agent to make decision on your
behalf as detailed in the form. A Wisconsin PoA for Finance & Property is included in this
toolkit.
○ A Power of Attorney for Delegating Parental Power will allow your agent to make decisions for
your children as detailed in the form. A Wisconsin PoA for Delegating Parental Power is
included in this toolkit.
○ Agents must be 18 years or older and competent. It is recommended that they be lawfully
present in the United States.
○ While Power of Attorney forms do not need to be notarized, we recommend doing so if
possible.
5. Avoid Criminal Activity and contact with those engaged in criminal activity.
○ Adhere to all laws an avoid any actions or individuals engaged in such actions that could lead
to interactions with law enforcement. With recent changes, even minor offenses can impact
your immigration status.
○ If arrested for a crime, consult with both your criminal and immigration attorneys before
accepting any plea deals or signing any legal agreements as it might impact your immigration
status.
6. Plan Financially
Ensure you have access to funds to cover legal fees, possible bonds and fines, and other
expenses related to your case. Consider setting up a separate savings account for these
purposes.

Please note National Toolkit does not include Power-of-Attorney Forms. State specific toolkits include Power-of-Attorney forms.
National Family Toolkit 4_0 (No PoA) English (pdf)
DownloadNational Family Toolkit 4_0 (No PoA) Spanish (pdf)
DownloadCalifornia Complete Family Planning Toolkit w Power of Attorney Forms English v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadCalifornia Complete Family Planning Toolkit w Power of Attorney Forms Spanish v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadIllinois Complete Family Planning Toolkit English v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadIllinois Complete Family Planning Toolkit Spanish v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadIowa Complete Family Planning Toolkit w Power of Attorney Forms English v3_0 (pdf)
DownloadIowa Complete Family Planning Toolkit w Power of Attorney Forms Spanish v3_0 (pdf)
DownloadMichigan Complete Family Planning Toolkit English v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadMichigan Complete Family Planning Toolkit Spanish v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadMinnesota Complete Family Toolkit 4_0 English Final (pdf)
DownloadMinnesota Complete Family Toolkit 4_0 Spanish Final (pdf)
DownloadMinnesota Complete Family Toolkit 4_0 Hmong Final (pdf)
DownloadOhio Complete Family Planning Toolkit English v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadOhio Complete Family Planning Toolkit Spanish v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadTexas Complete Family Planning Toolkit English v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadTexas Complete Family Planning Toolkit Spanish v3.0 (pdf)
DownloadWisconsin Complete Family Planning Toolkit English v4.0 (pdf)
DownloadWisconsin Complete Family Planning Toolkit Hmong v4.0 (pdf)
DownloadWisconsin Complete Family Planning Toolkit Spanish v4.0 (pdf)
DownloadACLU_WI Immigration Guidance for Schools - ACLU (pdf)
DownloadACLU_WI, Immigration Guidance for Health Centers - ACLU (pdf)
DownloadACLU_WI, What to Do if ICE Agents Arrive at Your House of Worship (pdf)
DownloadAILA_Employee Rights at Worksite (pdf)
DownloadAILA_Employer Rights and Responsibilities at Worksite (pdf)
DownloadNILC, How to Prepare and What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace (pdf)
DownloadNILC, How to Prepare and What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace (Spanish Version) (pdf)
DownloadSister Norma Pimentel of Catholic Charities receives a briefing from Pastors that manage the Senda de la Vida refugee camp in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.
From Civil Rights, Civic Engagement, Immigration, DACA, Drivers Permits, Gun Violence Prevention Instate Tuition and Youth Programming, Forward Latino allows our members to focus their efforts on the issues they are most passionate about.
Forward Latino empowers affiliates to inspire and engage communities, strengthen our democracy, improve the lives of working families, protect the environment, and stand up for equality and civil rights. We cultivate, train, and support a diverse national network of Latina/o/x community leaders addressing the civic, economic, and political challenges of the 21st century.
Forward Latino, Inc.,
3419A W. Forest Home Ave., Suite 2, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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