Official Site of The State of New JerseyNew Jersey's Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI)
If you know a New Jersey resident who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and needs legal support, please complete this DDDI referral form.
People who are in ICE custody, or those who want to refer someone in ICE custody but cannot access the online referral form, may also call:
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
- Detention-related calls
973-474-9861
Tuesdays/Thursdays between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
- For detained individuals or other detention-related calls
1-888-894-0612
Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM,
Wednesdays and Fridays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Additional Legal Resources
Free and reduced cost legal services are also available through pro bono attorneys. You can find a list of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers here.
For individuals who are not in ICE detention in need of immigration advice, please contact either AFSC or LSNJ for a phone consultation/advice call:
- American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
1-973-643-1924
1-732-902-0460 - Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
1-732-572-9100 ext. 8782 - LSNJLAWSM Hotline Web Application
Online intake portal for non-detained immigration matters, as well as other civil legal issues: https://lsnjlawhotline.org
New Jersey's Legal Representation for Children and Youth Program
The Office of New Americans works in partnership with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) to provide free legal counsel and social services coordination to migrant children and youth arriving to New Jersey as unaccompanied minors seeking refuge. The New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children is responsible for responding to client inquiries and connecting potential clients with attorneys and social workers. Individuals seeking immigration legal assistance for an unaccompanied child or youth under age 21 can call 201-305-9217 or complete an online referral form for an eligibility assessment.