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Protected Spaces
Protecting Arizona’s Community Spaces
In January 2025, the federal government removed protections for sensitive locations—places like schools, faith spaces, and community organizations—once considered shielded from immigration enforcement.
In response to this drastic change, Borderlands Resource Initiative is leading the Arizona Protected Spaces Working Group, a statewide initiative coordinating education, resources, and training to leaders of these essential spaces.
With shifting immigration policies and increased enforcement tactics, knowledge is power. Organizations that serve as critical social safety nets must now take proactive steps to define and defend their public versus private spaces, train staff on response protocols, and develop emergency plans that uphold civil rights. Our program is designed to:
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Train school administrators, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, and service providers on how to respond to immigration enforcement encounters.
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Provide essential legal resources and Know Your Rights materials to communities most impacted.
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Strengthen organizational protocols for handling enforcement actions while protecting the dignity and safety of all individuals.
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Connect local leaders to a network of legal experts, rapid response teams, and advocacy partners.
Whether you lead a school, community organization, or place of worship, you have the right to protect your space and those you serve.
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Sign up for a training: Our workshops equip leaders with the legal knowledge and practical tools to create effective response plans.
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Join the Protected Spaces Working Group: Connect with organizations across Arizona who are working together to uphold rights and resist unlawful enforcement practices.
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Access resources: We provide preparedness worksheets, updates on legal guidance, and emergency response templates tailored to schools, faith-based spaces, and nonprofits.
With shifting immigration policies and increased enforcement tactics, knowledge is power. Organizations that serve as critical social safety nets must now take proactive steps to define and defend their public versus private spaces, train staff on response protocols, and develop emergency plans that uphold civil rights.
Whether you lead a school, community organization, or place of worship, you have the power to protect your space and those you serve.
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Sign up for a training: Our workshops equip leaders with the legal knowledge and practical tools to create effective response plans.
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Join the Protected Spaces Working Group: Connect with organizations across Arizona who are working together to uphold rights and resist unlawful enforcement practices.
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Access resources: We provide preparedness worksheets, updates on legal guidance, and emergency response templates tailored to schools, faith-based spaces, and nonprofits.
