United in solidarity with immigrants, Huntington Rapid Response Network (HRRN) works in Long Island neighborhoods
-- in partnership with Jobs-with-Justice Long Island -- to help prevent unjust detention and deportation
of immigrants.
We do this by:
-- Sharing information with immigrants on their rights
-- Promoting a 24/7 immigrant hotline and providing witness at ICE presence
-- Accompanying immigrants to court appearances
-- Providing referrals to sanctuary spaces for immigrants
-- Providing referrals to immigrants for other services
-- Collaborating with other immigrant support groups
Contact us by e-mail at hrrnorg@gmail.com
Table of Contents
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• Deportation Defense Manual
• Immigrant Family Preparedness Plan
• ICE Detainee Locator
• Know Your Rights
• 24/7 Immigrant Hotline
• Court Accompaniment
• Sanctuary
• Green Light NY
• Suffolk County 311 Non-Emergency Hotline
• 2020 Census Campaign
• Food Pantries
• Communicate with Immigrants
• NYCLU Education Equity Program
• Kids Learn at Home Program
• Traffic Stops
• Solidarity Fund
• HRRN Collaborations
• News and Events
• Immigrant Resources
Know Your Rights
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• Basic Know Your Rights English
Spanish
• Know Your Constitutional Rights With ICE
• Know Your Rights With ICE
• When ICE is at Your Door (video)
• When ICE is Inside Your Home (video)
• When ICE is on Our Streets (video)
• When ICE Arrests Us (video)
• What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace
• What to Do If You are Stopped by an Immigration Officer
• What to Do If You Are Stopped by Police
• What to Do If You are Stopped by Police In School
• What to Do If You are Suspended from School
• You Have a Right to an Attorney If You are Arrested
• Deportation Defense Manual
• Immigrant Family Preparedness Plan
• ICE Detainee Locator
• ICE Warrants (Judicial & Administrative)
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24/7 Immigrant Hotline
Rapid Response Networks are united in solidarity with immigrants.
Those in need of assistance and information
who are fearing arrest, detention
or deportation should
call the 24/7 immigrant hotline at 516-387-2043.
Click here to see the HOTLINE FLYER >>
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Court Accompaniment
Accompaniment is first and foremost an act of love and solidarity. It is a strategy through
which individuals (Witnesses) provide physical and moral support to immigrant Friends
appearing in court and fearing the possibility of deportation. Through accompaniment,
Witnesses provide their presence not only to create a safer space for immigrant Friends, but
also as a security measure to deter deportation. In the event that we are unable to prevent
deportation, the witnessing and reporting done by accompaniers serves to alert our Friends’
family and the community at large. As a Witness, your presence alone is making a statement to
court judges and the Department of Homeland Security that you will hold them accountable for
any injustice committed against an immigrant Friend.
Click here if you NEED ACCOMPANIMENT >>
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Sanctuary
Sanctuary is one of the most ancient traditions that we have as a people of
faith. The ancient Hebrew people allowed temples and even whole cities to declare themselves
places of refuge for persons accused of a crime, a practice that allowed those wrongfully
accused or facing unjust punishment to escape swift and harsh retribution until the matter could
be resolved. In the late Roman Empire, fugitives could find refuge in Christian churches. Later
during the medieval period, churches in Europe were recognized as legal sanctuaries, offering a
safe haven for a temporary period to accused wrong doers.
Click here to read more >>
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Green Light NY
The Green Light bill, officially known as the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, allows those without
lawful status in the United States to apply for a Standard New York State Driver’s License—provided they go
through the same application process, take the same tests, and pay the same fees as all other Standard License
applicants.
Click here to read more >>
Click here to watch informational video >>
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2020 Census Campaign
The U.S. census -- taken once every 10 years -- counts every resident in the United States.
The data collected determines the number of seats each state has in the
House of Representatives and the distribution of billions in federal dollars to local communities
for schools, roads and the like.
The 2020 census will require counting a very diverse population of 330 million people in more than
140 million housing units. To get an accurate count, the Census Bureau must have an accurate
address list of every housing unit, maximum self-response to the data submittal and
efficient follow-up with those who do not respond.
Click here for Census 2020 FLYER in ENGLISH
or FLYER in SPANISh >>
Click here for Census 2020 WEB SITE >>
Click here for Census 2020 PSA VIDEO (English & Spanish) >>
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Food Pantries
The following Huntington area Food Pantries offer help
to needy families:
• St Hugh Church Food Pantry (21 East 9th St, 631-427-0638)
• Helping Hands Mission (225 Broadway, 631-351-6996)
• Community Solidarity (East 6 St & Fairground, 631-223-4370)
• TriCYA (809 New York Ave, 631-673-0614)
• Salvation Army (319 Clay Pitts Rd, 631-368-1170)
• Manor Field Family Center (90 East 5th St, 631-425-9694)
• Huntington Assembly of God (1700 New York Ave, 631-423-0223)
• Long Island Cares (220 Broadway, 631-824-6384)
• Gloria Dei Church (22 East 18th St, 631-271-2466)
• Church of St Patrick (400 Main St, 631-385-3311)
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Communicate with Immigrants
You can find Huntington immigrants and their families
at the following public places:
• Food Pantries (section above)
• Community Market (108 Depot Rd, 631-423-0648)
• Food Plaza Supermarket (2035 New York Av, 631-271-3700)
• CTown Supermarket (1662 New York Ave, 631-673-5878)
• CVS (111 Depot Rd, (631-271-8821)
• The Opening Word (631-470-2288)
• St Hugh Church (631-427-0638)
• Assembly of God Church (631-423-0223)
• Light of Salvation Church (631-547-7284)
• Gloria Dei Church (631-271-2466)
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NYCLU Education Equity Program
The New York Civil Liberties Union –- Suffolk County Chapter is excited to announce the launch
of our new Pathways to Education Equity Mentoring Program (PEEMP). This program is designed to
support parents in building collaborative relationships with their local school districts as they
navigate the educational system.
Click here to read more >>
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Kids Learn at Home Program
Housing Help Inc has teamed with Book Revue to provide free age-appropriate books for children
in grades Pre-K through 6. The children receiving these books can't use distance
learning because they don't have computers or Internet access. Donated books
and books purchased with donated funds will be distributed free to the kids at
St Hugh of Lincoln Church in Huntington Station during free food distributions.
Click here to Buy a Book or a Gift Card at Book Review >>
Click here to Make a Donation at GoFundMe >>
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Traffic Stops
Traffic stops are being used by police to feed the immigrant deportation pipeline.
Minor infractions to avoid are:
- Broken Tail Light on Car
- Broken Mirror on Car
- Air Freshener Hanging in Car
- Rosary Beads Hanging in Car
- Bumper & Window Stickers on Car
- Not Showing Foreign Drivers License
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Solidarity Fund
The DREAM Solidarity Fund is a community raised initiative that seeks to provide financial assistance
for the families of workers facing deportation. Long Island is a very expensive place to live and one
person’s deportation/detainment can have devastating impacts on a family unit’s ability to afford housing,
food, childcare, or medical treatment. 100% of all money raised will go to to families with detained
breadwinners or workers. Please consider donating. No amount is too small!
Click here to DONATE >>
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Collaborations
Huntington Rapid Response Network (HRRN) collaborates with the following oganizations:
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News and Events
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| Jun 26, 2021 |
Rural & Migrant Ministry Center Open House |
| May 11, 2021 |
NYT: Immigration Courts Aren't Real Courts |
| Apr 20, 2021 |
NYS Fund for Excluded Workers Announced |
| Mar 11, 2021 |
Suffolk County Police Reform Plan Released |
| Feb 26, 2021 |
The People's Plan for Police Reform Released |
| Jan 29, 2021 |
LI Immigration Clinic in Development |
| Dec 17, 2020 |
HRRN Publishes List of 2020 Accomplishments |
| Dec 4, 2020 |
Judge Restores DACA, Orders DHS to Take Applications from Immigrants |
| Nov 11, 2020 |
Some big, early shifts on immigration expected under Biden |
| Oct 12, 2020 |
He fled Guatemala at age 14 for Long Island — and American citizenship |
| Sept 1, 2020 |
Dramatic Increase in Citizenship Application Fee Coming Soon |
| Aug 18, 2020 |
Car Caravan calls on NYS to Fund Excluded Workers Pandemic Relief |
| July 15, 2020 |
Bellone Signs Language Access Law for Suffolk County Jail Inmates |
| Jun 11, 2020 |
Federal Court Blocks ICE Arrests in NY Courts |
| Jun 5, 2020 |
Huntington Faith Leaders Say "Dismantle Racist System" |
| Apr 27, 2020 |
Free Food Distribution at St Hugh of Lincoln Church |
| Apr 23, 2020 |
Free Food Distribution at Manor Field Family Center |
| Apr 01, 2020 |
Today Is Census Day: Here Is How You Can Spread the Word |
| Mar 25, 2020 |
Latest Covid-19 Alerts in Spanish from Suffolk County Government |
| Feb 24, 2020 |
New Public Charge Rule Goes Into Effect Today: Resources for Help |
| Jan 29, 2020 |
Census 101 Training for Long Islanders |
| Dec 18,2019 |
Long Island DMV offices packed with immigrants seeking driver's licenses |
| Dec 13,2019 |
Hotline at NYS ONA helping immigrants with new Green Light Law. |
| Nov 12,2019 |
How ICE Picks Its Targets in the Surveillance Age |
| Oct 29,2019 |
Hundreds Rally in Shadow of Statue of Liberty for DACA & DREAMers |
| Sept 19,2019 |
Free Huntington Youth Soccer Program |
| Sept 14,2019 |
Huntington Unity Day Parade and Fair |
| July 27,2019 |
Families Belong Together Rally
Photo Album |
| Jul 13,2019 |
Vigils Around Long Island Call for End to Immigrant Detention Camps |
| Jul 09,2019 |
At Suozzi's Town Hall, Tempers Flare Over Detention Centers. |
| Jul 01,2019 |
2020 Census July Newsletter |
| Jun 30,2019 |
Suffolk County Widens Distribution of Gang Member Lists |
| Jun 29,2019 |
Families Belong Together Rally
Photo Album |
| Jun 28,2019 |
Immigrants Get 'Small Victory' in Supreme Court Decision on Citizenship |
| Jun 18,2019 |
Green Light in NY for All Immigrants to Get Driver's Licenses |
| Jun 07,2019 |
In Trump era, LI immigrants cope with tougher ICE and 'climate of fear' |
| Jun 07,2019 |
"Drivers Licenses Now" Rally
Photo Album |
| Jun 02,2019 |
"Facets and Faces of Immigration" Forum
Photo Album |
| Jun 01,2019 |
"Hope Day" Community Festival
Photo Album |
| May 30,2019 |
Accessory Apartment Law Debated at Huntington Town Board Hearing |
| May 02,2019 |
2020 Census May Newsletter |
| Apr 23,2019 |
Advocates note benefits of driver's licenses for undocumented residents |
| Mar 13,2019 |
Marchers Take to the Streets to Support Driver’s License Access for All |
| Feb 27,2019 |
Suffolk Schools & Police Reach Agreement on Role of Resource Officers |
| Feb 26, 2019 |
Role of Police in High Schools Questioned Again at Board Meeting |
| Feb 10, 2019 |
Groups Want Migrant Children Found and Reunited With Parents |
| Jan 22, 2019 |
Former MS-13 Member Who Secretly Helped Police Is Deported |
| Jan 16, 2019 |
Nassau County Asks ICE to Leave East Meadow Jail Campus |
| Jan 09, 2019 |
Immigration Case Heightens Concern About School Officers |
| Jan 09, 2019 |
Crowd Quizzes Suffolk Police About Role in Teen's Deportation |
| Jan 08, 2019 |
Public Speaks Out on Role of School Resource Officer in Huntington |
| Dec 31, 2018 |
Huntington School District Reviewing Relationship with Police and SROs |
| Dec 27, 2018 |
How a Crackdown on MS-13 Caught Up Innocent High School Students |
| Dec 19, 2018 |
Suffolk Cty Welfare-to-Work Comm Reports Climate of Immigrant Fear |
| Dec 06, 2018 |
Jobs With Justice Human Rights Luncheon |
| Dec 01, 2018 |
Families Belong Together Rally |
| Nov 28, 2018 |
Workshop: How to Speak Up at a School Board Meeting
(summary) |
| Nov 21, 2018 |
NYCLU: NY Officers Can't Make Arrests or Hold People for ICE |
| Nov 14, 2018 |
The Hill: 2020 politics make an immigration deal unlikely in lame-duck |
| Nov 14, 2018 |
Newsday: Court rules police can't arrest people on behalf of ICE. |
| Nov 13, 2018 |
Newsday: LI Immigrant detained by ICE after stop for broken headlight |
| Nov 04, 2018 |
Newsday: Despite progress, SCPD and Hispanics struggle with trust |
| Oct 30, 2018 |
Legal Clinic by Suffolk Citizenship Project |
| Oct 25, 2018 |
Public Comment: USDOJ-SCPD Agreement |
| Oct 24, 2018 |
JwJ Accompaniment Trauma Training |
| Oct 18, 2018 |
DOJ report: Suffolk makes policing improvements, work must continue |
| Oct 17, 2018 |
Conservatives fear Trump will cut an immigration deal |
| Oct 16, 2018 |
Documentary Film "The Gang Crackdown" Shown at Cinema Arts Centre
(to view film, click The Gang Crackdown)
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| Oct 14, 2018 |
Newsday: MS-13 became his family. Here’s how he got out. |
| Sept 28, 2018 |
NYLAG Offers Free Legal Service in Huntington Station |
| Sept 18, 2018 |
Protesters rally at Zeldin ‘campaign stunt’ on immigration at SCCC |
| Aug 31, 2018 |
Long Island Nonprofits Mobilize To Help Immigrants Become Citizens |
| Aug 23, 2018 |
NYCLU Announces Launch of Education Equity Program |
| Aug 01, 2018 |
Undocumented immigrants learn to ‘Know Your Rights' at SCCC |
| July 28, 2018 |
200 Rally in Huntington Against Family Separation at Border |
| July 12, 2018 |
Top Suffolk cops distancing from federal immigration enforcement |
| Jun 30, 2018 |
Families Belong Together Rally
Photo Album |
| Jun 14, 2018 |
Long Islanders Rally Against Splitting Up Families |
| May 16, 2018 |
NYIC Report: Authorities Unfairly Target Immigrants in MS13 Efforts |
| Apr 27, 2018 |
Sanctuaries Don’t Bring Crime; They Build Immigrants’ Trust With Police |
| Apr 26, 2018 |
Gov Cuomo Issues Cease & Desist Notice to ICE and Threatens Law Suit |
| Apr 16, 2018 |
Suozzi and King Speak on Immigration Reform at Plainview Town Hall |
| Apr 15, 2018 |
Event: What's Ahead for Federal Immigration Policies |
| Apr 10, 2018 |
NYCLU Sues SCPD for Records on Alleged Student Gang Members |
| Mar 19, 2018 |
Event: You Are Not Alone |
| Feb 13, 2018 |
Documentary: Crackdown on MS-13 Sweeps Up Immigrant Teens |
| Jan 30, 2018 |
Former Gang Members Advise How to Combat MS-13 |
| Jan 01, 2018 |
Teens Trapped Between a Gang and the Law |
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