*This is not intended as legal advice but only to provide available resources
Stay Informed, Stay Prepared
This hub provides a concise overview of what to do when interacting with immigration officials and connects you to trusted state, national, and non-profit organizations offering free or low-cost legal assistance. County-specific resources and rapid response networks are included to ensure immediate support during immigration enforcement actions.
Youβll also find guidance on how to safely report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity while maintaining your privacy. These tools are designed to empower you and your community with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate complex situations confidently.
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Need Immediate Help?
π Call Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA): (888) 624-4752
ACLU Northern CA: English or Spanish: (415) 621-2488
π Report ICE Activity: Call or Text (415) 715-9990 (PaseLaVoz, free and confidential)
π Know Your Rights: Stay silent, do not sign anything, and request an attorney.
Know Your Rights at a Glance
- β Right to Remain Silent β You are not required to answer questions about your immigration status or birthplace.
- β Do Not Open the Door β Unless presented with a warrant signed by a judge with your name on it.
- β Do Not Sign Anything β Consult an attorney before signing any documents to protect your rights.
- β Avoid False Information β Do not falsify documents or misrepresent your citizenship status.
- β Seek Legal Help β Contact the trusted organizations listed below for assistance.
Immigration Resources & Legal Assistance
π Access immediate support, legal aid, and educational resources to protect your rights.
State Resources
- California Department of Justice β Office of Immigrant Assistance
Provides guidance on immigration issues, fraud protection, and legal resources.
π (800) 952-5225 - California Department of Social Services (CDSS) β Immigration Services Unit
π (916) 651-8017 | email: ImmigrationServices@dss.ca.gov - UFW (United Farm Workers) Foundation
π Bakersfield: (661) 324-2500
π Fresno: (559) 496-0700
π Oxnard: (805) 246-3867
π Salinas: (831) 220-3004
National & Regional Organizations
- CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) | π (888) 624-4752
- ACLU Northern California | π (415) 621-2493
Legal assistance: English or Spanish: (415) 621-2488
(Monday to Friday, 10 am-12 noon & 1-3 pm) - ACLU Southern California
- Legal intake: (213) 977-5253
- Jails project intake: (213) 977-9543
- Media inquiries: (213) 977-5252
- Main phone line: (213) 977-9500
- ACLU San Diego & Imperial County
- E-mail: info@aclu-sdic.org
- Main phone: (619) 232-2121
- Legal assistance (San Diego County): (619) 232-2121
- Legal assistance (Imperial County): (760) 638-8932
Free & Low-Cost Legal Assistance
- CRLAF β California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation | π (916) 446-7904
- ILRC β Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- Law Help CA β Immigration Assistance
Rapid Response Networks
π Report ICE Activity or Seek Emergency Support
- Northern California: Sacramento Rapid Response Network π (916) 245-6773
- Central Valley: Valley Watch π (559) 206-0151
- Southern California: San Diego Rapid Response π (619) 536-0823
π‘ Rapid Response Networks (Statewide ICE Activity Reporting & Support)
π If you witness ICE activity or need emergency legal assistance, contact the Rapid Response Network nearest you.
Northern California
- β Humboldt County Rapid Response Network π (707) 282-5226
- β Sacramento Rapid Response Network π (916) 245-6773
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Bay Area:
- Alameda County (ACILEP) π (510) 241-4011
- Contra Costa (Stand Together) π (925) 900-5151
- North Bay Rapid Response Network π (707) 800-4544
- San Mateo County Rapid Response Network π (203) 666-4472
- Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network π (408) 290-1144
- San Francisco π (415) 200-1548
- Marin County π (415) 991-4545
Central Coast & Central Valley
- β Monterey County π (831) 643-5225
- β Santa Cruz (Pajaro Valley Rapid Response) π (831) 239-4289
- β Valley Watch (Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced, Kern, and Stanislaus Counties) π (559) 206-0151
- β Kern County (Rapid Response Network of Kern) π(661) 432-2230
Southern California
- β Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties) π (909) 361-4588
- β Orange County Rapid Response π (714) 881-1558
- β Long Beach Community Defense Network π (562) 269-1083
- β Southern Central Coast Rapid Response Network π(805) 870-8855
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Los Angeles County:
- Koreatown Rapid Response π (323) 894-1504
- Los Angeles Raids & Rapid Response π (888) 624-4752
- Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network π (323) 922-5644
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San Diego County:
- San Diego Rapid Response Network π (619) 536-0823
- Alianza Comunitaria (North San Diego ICE Checkpoints)
- Text βAlianzaβ to 33733 for Spanish / βAlianza2β for English
π More Resources & Full List of Rapid Response Hotlines
βοΈ Free & Low-Cost Legal Assistance in California
π These organizations provide legal representation, naturalization assistance, and immigrant rights advocacy.
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF)
- Legal support for immigration matters, including removal defense and naturalization.
- crlaf.org
- π (916) 446-7904
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
- Education, policy advocacy, and legal resources for immigrants.
- ilrc.org
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project (Los Angeles)
- Free legal aid for detained immigrants and unaccompanied minors.
- esperanza-la.org
Catholic Charities of California β Immigration Services
- Free and affordable immigration legal services.
- catholiccharitiesca.org
- π (916) 706-1539
University-Based Legal Clinics
π These law schools provide low-cost or pro bono legal services for immigrants in California.
- UC Davis School of Law Immigrant Legal Services Center
- McGeorge School of Law Immigration Clinic (University of the Pacific)
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services β Immigration Legal Assistance
π² How to Stay Updated & Report ICE Activity
- πΉ Text or Call for ICE Alerts β Subscribe to PaseLaVoz for real-time updates. π² Text or call (415) 715-9990.
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