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Asylum seekers deserve better. You can help. We can do better for migrants and immigrants. You can help. Donate to build a future rooted in justice and collective power In this high-stakes political moment when mass deportation threats and anti-immigrant rhetoric escalate across the country, Borderlands Resource Initiative is standing firm. We’re not just responding to crisis; we’re building lasting power alongside migrant communities. Our approach is rooted in dignity, resilience, and community leadership. From court watch and ICE field office accompaniment, to Know Your Rights education, Rapid Response coordination, and our AQUÍ legal clinic, we ensure that no one faces the immigration system alone. Our community-based programs ensure migrants are not treated as passive recipients of aid, they’re empowered with resources and knowledge to determine their own futures. Borderlands is advancing a vision of justice where immigrants are not criminalized or cast aside, but recognized as co-creators of thriving, welcoming communities. Our community is facing complex problems, but they can be solved. You can be part of the solution. Borderlands Resource Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization funded and empowered by our generous supporters and frontline partners. Never miss an update. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and updates. First name Last name Enter your email here Thanks for submitting! Subscribe

Borderlands Resource Initiative's vision is a society transformed by the strength and resilience of asylum seekers and migrants. The "crisis" is entirely preventable. This is America's opportunity to defend our founding values. 1/41 The crisis is — Migration is not a crisis. About Borderlands Resource Initiative Borderlands Resource Initiative is transforming how Phoenix responds to immigration enforcement- centering compassion, knowledge, and solidarity. We build coalitions, expand community capacity, and work directly with impacted migrants to protect their rights and preserve family unity. BRI’s vision is a society transformed by the strength and resilience of asylum seekers and migrants. Our role in this vision is to demonstrate the possibilities when our communities and policies are rooted in dignity, respect, and transformative justice. Who we are In this high-stakes political moment, as mass deportation threats and anti-immigrant policies return to the national stage, Borderlands Resource Initiative (Borderlands) is defending the rights and dignity of migrants with the full force of community solidarity , legal empowerment, and grassroots action. Our frontline work meets the crisis not with fear, but with coordination and competency: from immigration court watch and ICE field office accompaniment, to Rapid Response training, Know Your Rights education, and our AQUÍ legal clinic. Every program is grounded in our commitment to non-extractive, community-embedded practice that centers migrant leadership and collective resilience. NAME / JOB / TITLE We are building power , not just responding to policy threats. Our court and ICE accompaniment programs ensure that no one faces the system alone. Our local partnerships provide legal services to support migrants in preparing asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, bond packets, and more. We have invested deeply in providing training, interpretation, and practical assistance that scales legal and community defense capacity across the region. We know that migration is not a crisis, it’s a movement. In an era of intensified enforcement, militarization, and political scapegoating, Borderlands is anchoring a vision of justice, where immigrants are co-creators of bold, borderless communities that transform resistance into lasting liberation. Be the first to know Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and updates. Enter your email here First name Last name Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

Join our upcoming events, workshops, and community events. Événements à venir janvier 2026 Aujourd'hui dim. lun. mar. mer. jeu. ven. sam. 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18:00 Rapid Response Training // Entrenamiento en Respuesta Rapida + 1 autre(s) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plusieurs dates Rapid Response Training // Entrenamiento en Respuesta Rapida mer. 14 janv. Learn how to show up, stand up, and keep our communities safe from unjust immigration enforcement. Aprenda cómo presentarse, defenderse y mantener a nuestras comunidades a salvo de la aplicación injusta de leyes migratorias. RSVP