RESOURCES FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIANS AFFECTED BY NEW TRUMP ADMINISTRATION POLICIES
Since January, I’ve been closely monitoring the concerning developments in Washington that have left many in our community in need of support. Given our region’s large concentration of federal workers who have been under attack by the Trump administration, my office has been preparing for an increase in constituents seeking assistance. To facilitate this, we’ve created this webpage with information from federal partners to provide you a comprehensive list of resources.
As always, if you need assistance with a state agency, you can get help here.
Sincerely,
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Senator Saddam Azlan Salim
Virginia Senate District 37
Resources for Federal Workers
If you are having problems with the Virginia Employment Commission, please visit our assistance form: salimva.com/cs
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​If you are a government employee with information related to the politicization of the federal workforce, the firing of civil servants, or waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars, you may reach out anonymously to the Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee.
You can review your employment rights under federal law here:
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Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. Learn more here: https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants
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To understand statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, click here: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers
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To understand prohibited personnel practices including the right to appeal, visit here:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/
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And for a basic primer on civil service law, click here: https://guides.loc.gov/federal-civil-service-employment-law
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For information on the OPM Deferred Resignation Program, please learn more here: https://www.afge.org/globalassets/documents/generalreports/2025/facts-opm-deferred-program-flyer_feb5.pdf​​
Resources for Immigrants
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If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes:
Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.
Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.
Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.
If you are an immigrant in need of legal services, please visit: https://www.valegalaid.org/issues/immigration
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For a list of resources provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, please visit here: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/community/ona/immigrant_services/websites_and_resources.cgi
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Resources for LGBTQ+ Virginians
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For a list of resources in Northern Virginia, please visit: https://safespacenova.org/resources/
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For a comprehensive list of Virginia resources, please visit the Virginia LGBTQ Advisory Board resources page here: https://www.lgbtq.virginia.gov/resources/