Ulster Immigrant Defense Network

Keeping our Neighbors Safe

The Ulster Immigrant Defense Network is a coalition formed by local faith communities and concerned residents to provide a network of safety and support for our immigrant friends and neighbors, who are valued members of our communities.

(Haga clic aquí para leer esto en español)

We are organizing to provide the following forms of support:

Helpline with bilingual responders (English/Spanish only, but all will be attended to)
“Know Your Rights” information and legal referrals
Volunteer transportation assistance
Emergency financial assistance for individuals and families impacted by detention and deportation
Accompaniment to court appearances and ICE check-ins
Support for schools seeking to provide safety for immigrant students
Rapid response to immigration enforcement actions in our communities
Safe spaces in churches.

The Ulster Immigrant Defense Fund is a charitable fund that provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families affected by deportation proceedings for legal representation and other expenditures, and in addition finances some aspects of UIDN activities such as the Helpline.

Click on the Donate button you’ll find below or on the sidebar to contribute, or click HERE for more information on the Ulster Immigrant Defense Fund.

La Red de Defensa de Inmigrantes de Ulster es una coalición formada por comunidades de fe locales y ciudadanos preocupados para proveer una red de seguridad y apoyo para nuestros amigos y vecinos inmigrantes, quienes son miembros valiosos de nuestras comunidades.

Nos estamos organizando para proporcionar las siguientes formas de apoyo:

Línea de asistencia con respondedores bilingües (inglés / español solamente, pero todos serán atendidos)
Información “conozca sus derechos” y referencias legales
Asistencia de transporte por parte de voluntarios
Asistencia de emergencia financiera y material para individuales y familias affectas por detenciones y deportaciones
Acompañamiento a las comparecencias ante los tribunales y registros del ICE
Defensa contra el acoso escolar de inmigrantes
Respuesta rápida a las actividades de deportación y detención
Espacios seguros en iglesias y casas particulares.

Nuestro Fondo de Defensa de Inmigrantes de Ulster es un fondo de caridad que da asistencia financiera a individuales y familias afectadas por procedimientos de deportación para representación legal y otros gastos, y tambien financia algunos aspectos de las actividades de la UIDN, como la Línea de Asistencia.

Haga clic en el botón ‘Donar’ que encontrará abajo para contribuir, o haga clic AQUÍ para obtener más información sobre el Fondo de Defensa del Inmigrante del Ulster

Recent Posts: Ulster Immigrant Defense Network/Red de Defensa de Inmigrantes de Ulster

Court Rules NY Law Enforcement Cannot Detain Immigrants for ICE

From New York Civil Liberties November 14, 2018, press release: A state appeals court in Brooklyn ruled today definitively, and for the first time, that it is illegal under state law for local law enforcement agencies in New York to make immigration arrests at the request of federal immigration officials. “This critical ruling makes clear that […]

Need volunteers! Transportation and accompaniment training Dec 5

Helping people get to court appearances and ICE appointments is one of the most important ways that UIDN volunteers support our immigrant neighbors. With more immigrants now in our area, the need for people willing to provide transportation and accompaniment (either by driving or accompanying on public transportation) is growing. We’re holding a transportation and accompaniment […]

Benefit concert: BLOOM women’s voice ensemble

Bloom, a 33 voice Women’s Voice Ensemble and The B2’s, a 9 voice Women’s Voice Ensemble, directed by Debbie Lan, will perform a program which includes original arrangements of songs by Pat Humphries, James Taylor, Johnny Clegg, Ma Muse, Low Lilly, Susan Werner and others. Sunday December 2, 3PM to 5:30PM Holy Cross / Santa […]

Training for 11/15/18 postponed!

Thursday night’s transportation and accompaniment training (11/15/18) has been cancelled due to the season’s first snow storm. Rescheduled for Wednesday December 5. Training for new drivers: 4:00-6:00pm. Pot-Luck dinner, meet-and-greet and share stories from the field for current and new drivers: 6:00-8:00pm. Location to be determined. Stay tuned here or Facebook!

After school van driver wanted

A Kingston after-school program needs a van driver Tuesday afternoons, 2-4 p.m., during the school year when school is in session. Must have a Class C commercial driver’s license. An experienced driver is preferred. The passenger van is provided by Iglesia La Mision. Rate: $22 per hour. Please contact marjorie.leopold@gmail.com.