Resource Links

These are trusted non-profit organizations that serve Northeast Iowa and specifically Decorah.

1. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ)

   • Why them: They are the primary statewide legal aid & advocacy group and have a specific presence/history in Decorah.

   • Description: Provides high-quality legal services and community organizing. They handle family petitions, DACA, U-Visas, and removal defense.

   • Link: https://www.iowammj.org 

2. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque

   • Why them: Decorah is in their jurisdiction. They offer low-cost immigration legal services for family reunification, citizenship, and DACA.

   • Description: Immigration legal services for residents of Northeast Iowa.

   • Link: https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org

3. Find a Private Immigration Lawyer (AILA)

   • Why them: If non-profits are at capacity, people need a safe way to find a private attorney.

   • Description: The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) directory of licensed attorneys.

   • Link: https://www.ailalawyer.com

1. ACLU: Know Your Rights

   • Description: What to do if you are stopped by police, ICE, or the FBI. (Available in multiple languages).

   • Link: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights

2. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

   • Description: Community resources, Red Cards, and family preparedness plans.

   • Link: https://www.ilrc.org

3. National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

   • Description: Information on health care access, workers' rights, and DACA.

   • Link: https://www.nilc.org

Practical help for living in Winneshiek County.

1. Decorah Community Food Pantry

   • Location: 110 Railroad St, Decorah

   • Description: Provides free food access to individuals and families in the area.

   • Link: https://www.decorahpantry.org

2. Decorah Community Free Clinic

   • Location: 604 W Broadway St (First Lutheran Church)

   • Description: Free primary health care services for those with no insurance or limited funds.

   • Link: https://www.decorahfreeclinic.com

3. Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)

   • Location: 305 Montgomery St, Decorah

   • Description: Assistance with heating bills (LIHEAP), weatherization, and crisis housing support.

   • Link: https://www.neicac.org

Organizations fighting for systemic change.

1. MIRAC (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee)

   • Description: An ally organization in Minnesota organizing activist campaigns to end detention, deportation, and border militarization.

   • Link: https://www.miracmn.com

2. Legalization For All (L4A)

   • Description: A network of organizations across the country fighting for legalization without conditions for all undocumented people.

   • Link: https://www.legalizationforall.org (or their Facebook page if the site is down, as they are a network).

3. Fifty Fifty One (#50501)

• Mission: A decentralized grassroots movement ("50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement") advocating for civil liberties, democratic institutions, and justice for those targeted by state violence and deportation.

• Link: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/