Immigration Support and Advocacy Organizations

  • ACLU Maryland. Defending civil rights and civil liberties including immigrant rights. Office in Baltimore. https://www.aclu-md.org
  • Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. Focuses on children and adults detained and at risk of deportation. Offices in Baltimore and Washington, DC. https://amicacenter.org
  • CASA. Advocates for immigrant rights and offers services including ESOL, citizenship preparation, small business development, legal services, and more. Maryland offices in Baltimore, Langley Park, Rockville. https://wearecasa.org/maryland-2/
  • Central Maryland Immigrant Rights Collective. New coalition for Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties.  We will work together to share resources, support those impacted by ICE, host Know Your Rights trainings, and coordinate court watch. https://www.instagram.com/cm_irc/
  • Christ Church Interfaith Refugee Ministry. Providing help to local refugees and asylum seekers.  https://christchurchcolumbia.org Go to the Refugee Ministry dropdown under the Outreach tab.
  • Columbia Community Care. Helping individuals in need (regardless of immigration status) throughout Howard County. Hunger relief programs, youth activities, community workshops.. https://columbiacommunitycare.org
  • Luminus Network for New Americans  (formerly FIRN). Offers immigration legal support and advocacy. Support by donating, volunteering, hosting a house party! Based in Columbia. https://www.beluminus.org/
  • Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid. Network welcoming and supporting migrants in the DMV area through solidarity, not charity. Formed in response to migrants being bused to DC in 2022, MSMA’s work has expanded to encompass long-term resettlement and response to the current administration’s brutal attacks on our migrant neighbors. https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/
  • Montgomery County Immigrants Rights Collective (MoCoIRC). Network of volunteers created to protect and empower immigrant communities. Involved in rapid response, Know Your Rights canvassing, community care, legal support training, and other areas. https://sites.google.com/view/mocoirc/moco-irc