Responding to the Authoritarian Ban
This page brings together legal help, practical tools, and community resources for people impacted by Trump’s authoritarian Muslim Ban. Whether you're directly affected, supporting loved ones, or organizing in your community, these materials are here to help you understand your rights, find support, and stay safe.
In response to Trump’s authoritarian ban, this page offers what the state denied: care, clarity, and the tools to fight back.
FAQ: Understanding the 2025 Entry Ban
Please read our updated comprehensive FAQ to help our communities and other policy advocates understand the implications of the updated 2025 Entry Ban. On December 16, 2025, the White House issued a second Entry Ban Proclamation expanding the countries listed in Proclamation 10949. The December 2025 update continues the restrictions from June 2025 (see below for a more comprehensive overview). It adds 7 countries to the list of countries subject to Full Restrictions suspending entry into the U.S., including 2 countries - Laos and Sierra Leone - who were previously included on the Partial Restrictions list from June 2025. The December Proclamation also subjects an additional 15 new countries to Partial Restrictions on entry. Additionally, the December Proclamation sets full restrictions and entry limitations on individuals holding travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, claiming that individuals with such documents cannot be properly screened and vetted for entry.
Dec 3, 2025
COMMUNITY FACING FAQ: Immigration Policy Updates
A more accessible resource geared at community members who are trying to understand these policy changes and the resources available to them.
For translations of this community facing resource in Arabic, Spanish, Pashto, Urdu, Somali and Farsi, please see our Immigration KYR page for this resource in those languages (click here):
FAQ: Immigration Policy Updates in Response to DC National Guard Shooting
In the wake of the shooting of two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration announced several immigration policy changes to further its xenophobic agenda and impose collective punishment on immigrant communities. According to the New York Times, these new rules will impact more than 1.5 million individuals, and an additional 50,000 asylum seekers. We explain some of the changes announced by immigration agencies below. So far, most of the changes were announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is the agency in charge of adjudicating affirmative immigration benefit applications. Because the situation is evolving rapidly, we do not know all the details of how these policy changes will be implemented and we expect that more policy changes may be announced soon.
Over 260+ Organizations Oppose the 2025 Entry Ban
We are proud to join over 260 organizations in a collective statement of solidarity against the racist 2025 Entry Ban announced by the Trump Administration. Led by Muslims for Just Futures and UndocuBlack Network, with support from Building Movement Project, this effort reflects broad, cross-movement resistance to a ban that targets 19 countries—predominantly Black, Brown, Muslim-majority, and Global South nations.
This ban is part of a long legacy of policies that separate families, criminalize entire communities, and restrict access to safety and opportunity. We reject this ban. We stand with those it harms. And we call on legal advocates, faith leaders, community care providers, and people of conscience to take action and show up in defense and solidarity.
Start here: Toolkit
We’ve gathered a number of resources on this page, and if you’re looking for a central place for messaging, links to resources, social media posts, and ways to organize and protect our communities, start with MJF & Undocublack’s toolkit
Resource Library
A curated collection of tools, advisories, and support materials for individuals and communities impacted by the Authoritarian Ban. Includes travel guidance, information on what to do if you or a loved one has been detained, and resources from organizations grounded in legal defense, immigrant rights, and community safety.
Legal Directory
Find trusted legal support from attorneys and organizations who understand the impact of the Authoritarian Ban. Search by location, language, and type of case to get help that’s aligned with your needs.
Know Your Rights Posters
Downloadable, multilingual materials to help you recognize and respond to state encounters. These resources include tips on spotting fake warrants, what information to look for during visits from law enforcement, signs you can post to protect your private property, and a simple script to use if agents come to your door.
Political Analysis
Executive orders and federal policies are often written in legal language that’s hard to understand — sometimes by design. This section breaks down what’s inside, what’s at stake, and how these policies impact our communities in real life. We focus on helping people make sense of new government actions so we can respond with clarity, care, and collective strength.
Community Defense Resource Hub
This is a collection of tools and guidance designed to empower grassroots organizers, mutual aid networks, and solidarity movements. These resources provide critical Know Your Rights (KYR) information and frameworks for navigating infrastructure development, managing risk, and building resilience against state targeting and repression.