ImmigrationhelpNH.com - Resources for Immigrants in New Hampshire

About This Project

In January 2026, second-year students at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law launched the ImmigrationhelpNH.com website project with the goal of providing accurate, accessible resources for immigrant families in New Hampshire and beyond.

Over the past year, immigration enforcement in the United States has increased significantly. In early 2026, a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation deployed thousands of agents — far beyond typical staffing levels — to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and other parts of the country. These operations have included the detention of individuals with pending immigration cases, including children, and have been widely covered in national reporting. For example, a five-year-old child with an active asylum claim was taken into federal custody before a judge ordered his release.

The surge in enforcement has also drawn intense public scrutiny and debate. In Minneapolis, two U.S. citizens — Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti — were fatally shot during the course of federal immigration enforcement actions, drawing nationwide attention and sparking protests, legal challenges, and discussion about the appropriate scope and conduct of immigration law enforcement.

These developments have created tension and concern in communities across the country about civil rights, public safety, and the treatment of immigrants and their families.

Why We Built This Resource

As future lawyers studying constitutional law, we started this project to deepen our understanding of fundamental rights and to help educate our community about what those rights mean in times of heightened enforcement activity.

Our Goals

Through this website we aim to:

• Provide practical resources to immigrant families seeking support

• Connect and collaborate with community members and organizations

• Suggest ways for people to get involved in advocacy, civic education, and community capacity building.

  
  

We hope this site serves as a trusted, thoughtful resource for people navigating complex legal landscapes — and as a space for community learning and empowerment.