Luba Cortés, the immigrant defense coordinator at Make the Road New York, said in a press release that almost all ICE arrests are illegal and abusive and families are unnecessarily torn apart. She hopes this re-edition of the guide serves to protect undocumented people who call New York their home.

“Our Deportation Defense Manual is a comprehensive tool for vulnerable community members, to assert their rights and stand in their power when it comes to enforcement,” Cortés said.