Last month brought a barrage of directives aimed at creating fear, panic and even more instability for immigrant and refugee families in the US. OTOC is working together with our members and solidarity members to ensure that we and our loved ones are protected. 

Know Your Rights and Safety Planning

The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA, formerly Immigrant Legal Center) has put together some great resources to help protect yourself or your loved ones. 

The Heartland Workers Center's Family Action Plan Initiative is a personalized roadmap to keep families informed, prepared, and resilient in any situation.


In the News

Nebraska Needs Immigrants: OpEd by OTOC Leader Kathleen Grant, Nebraska Examiner, Jan. 23 2025

Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat, Jasmine Garsd, NPR
OTOC Leaders worked with Ms. Garsd to introduce her to our work with the NE Alliance for Thriving Communities and our partners across the state in this effort. 

From Our Faith Communities

Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church: Pastoral Letter Addressing the Plight of Migrants, Immigrants and Refugees in the US Epiphany 2025

Nebraska Catholic Conference: Letter to Our Migrant Brothers and Sisters, Dec. 2024

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: “Human Dignity is Not Dependent on a Person's Citizenship or Immigration Status”

Unitarian Universalist Association: A UUA Executive Message, Jan. 2025

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Presiding Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Immigration Executive Orders, Jan. 2025

The Episcopal Church: Letter from Episcopal Church leaders on Trump administration immigration executive orders