The City of Evanston remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community for all residents, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. View the City's "Welcoming City Ordinance" (Ordinance 17-O-25), which was updated on Monday, January 13. The Evanston City Council also passed Resolution 93-R-25 (Prohibiting the Use of City of Evanston Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Operations and Providing Direction on Implementation of the Welcoming City Ordinance), on Monday, October 20.

Everyone in Evanston has basic rights, no matter their immigration status. 

View our Family Preparedness and Know Your Rights Resources below, from both the City and trusted community partners.

Family Preparedness Resources

• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) | Family Support Network/Hotline

• The Illinois Immigration Information Hub | Resources

• The Resurrection Project | Immigration Justice

• National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) | Legal Resources

Additional Resources

• Secretary of State’s Plate Watch Hotline: 312-814-1730
• Moran Center Family Preparedness and Planning Presentation

"Federal Agents Do Not Have Consent" Signs For Businesses

Know Your Rights Resources

Know Your Rights Postcards

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Know Your Rights Workshop