Undocumented, DACA, & Immigration

If you are experiencing discrimination, harassment,  hate or bias-motivated conduct on campus, IME encourages you to complete our Report a Concern form. Talk to an IME Director if you have concerns about filling this out or would like support in completing this form. 

We encourage all students, including those who are Undocumented or DACA recipients to connect with resources listed below.

On-Campus Resources:

• Student Counseling Center, free for all L&C students - therapists are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our students. Schedule your appointment and walk-in during their drop-in hours.
• Confidential Advocates (all interactions with a C.A. are confidential).
• Case Management to receive support on/off campus)
• Low Income Taxpayer Clinic - a free L&C need-based legal representation in Federal tax matters, specializing in client controversy with the IRS. Learn more about our campus resource via link.

Connect with IME Director, Joann Zhang (joannz@lclark.edu) or by calling 503-768-7178 for additional support.

External Resources:

Understanding Your Rights

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc - offers Know Your Rights materials in various languages.

ACLU (Act, Challenge, Love, Unit) aims to take action together to protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights for a more just, equitable, and caring democracy in Oregon. Review their resources:

• Your Rights When Stopped by Police in Oregon,
• If ICE Is At Your Door,
• If Law Enforcement Asks About Immigration Status,
• We Have Rights

Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC) advocates to fight messages of fear and panic by helping community members learn about their rights and how to protect themselves. Review their Know Your Rights Toolkit and Family Preparedness Plan.

McEntee Law Group exclusively handles immigration cases. They are immigrant-founded and ran. Review their Protesting without U.S. Citizenship: What You Need to Know

Funding & Opportunities

TheDream.US organization provides scholarships for DACA and undocumented students as well as how to successfully navigate higher education.

Freedom University is a nonprofit organization supports students banned from attaining a college degree because of their citizenship status. By providing tuition free courses and assistance with scholarships and admission applications, students are supported no matter their personal context. 

UCLA Dream Summer is an annual, 8-week national fellowship that provides 900 fellowship opportunities to immigrant youth and allies while partnering with over 265 social justice organizations across the country.

MALDEF “Promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.” Check out numerous scholarship opportunities for college students here.

General Support

Oregon Worker Relief helps immigrant Oregonians in need of making ends meet. Learn more about their programs through their website

Immigrant Rising transforms individuals for the greater change through resources and support. From finding money, mental health and/or getting documentation, Immigrant Rising is a great hub for learning.

College Board The information found at this link provides resources specific to each state as well as general resources. 

United We Dream Provides resources for DREAMers and offers support for those facing deportation. Through the use of intersectionality, folks from multiple identities can seek assistance knowing their various contexts matter.

If you are affected by immigration ban executive order:

• Resources through International Students & Scholars Office

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon: http://www.aclu-or.org/

  • If you have questions about immigration status, or know someone who is about to travel who comes from the affected countries, this is a great resource.

  • 503-227-3186