Community &
Legal Resources

Community Resources

If someone has been detained

ICE Locator Website

  • To locate a loved one who is in detention you will need their A Number and country of birth. You can also use a full name and birthdate.

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

  • Amica provides free direct legal representation to immigrants who are detained and serve as court appointed attorneys for people living with mental or developmental health conditions.

Automated Case Information 

  • Input A-number and country to get information about case status, updated court dates and locations, or case outcomes.

Anne Arundel County Hotline

  • AIJN partners with the hotline for legal services, but families can also reach out for other needs including food assistance and mental health services. Reach the hotline: 410-222-0319

Anne Arundel County Family Protection Initiative

The Family Protection Initiative (FPI) is a public–private partnership addressing gaps between due process ideals and the realities of families facing possible separation. FPI uses a comprehensive, universal model. Legal cases and fear destabilize children, families, communities, institutions, and businesses. In FY2026, FPI received $300,000 in public funds to support nonprofits providing legal assistance and crisis support.

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Immigration Resources

  • In Maryland, a parent can choose a standby guardian to take care of their children in the event of mental incapacitation, physical debilitation, or an adverse immigration action. The parent does not lose any parental rights and has the power to revoke the standby guardianship at any time. The parent at all times keeps custodial rights.

    The Standby Guardianship Project assists families with the process for free.

  • Baltimore City

    • Safe City Baltimore expands services and resources in order to educate immigrant communities in Baltimore about their rights, provide access to lawyers for individuals with viable claims to remain in the United States, and connect individuals facing deportation with defense attorneys. Safe City Baltimore also coordinates existing pro bono resources to make these critical resources more easily accessible, all of which helps to keep families together in Baltimore.

    Baltimore County

    • Immigrant Outreach Service Center (IOSC) provides a wide range of referral assistance in matters relating to social services, education, employment, housing, financial assistance, and health care. In addition, the IOSC also provides weekly walk-in legal consultations regarding immigration matters and provides legal representation in a limited number of cases

    Montgomery County

    Prince George’s County

    Talbot County (Eastern Shore)

    • Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center provides immigration and citizenship direct services including consultations, referrals, and case management, immigration clinics, citizenship classes, and more.

  • Brainfuse Adult Learning Center offers practice tests, live online tutors and study materials to help you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test.

    Peterson's Test & Career Prep provides U.S. Citizenship Test prep courses, eBooks, articles and practice tests.