Reposting from the League of Women Voters of California:
ICE’s operations in Los Angeles and around California mark a troubling escalation – workplace raids coupled with the arrest of community members exercising their First Amendment rights to observe and protest. These tactics, along with the federal activation of the California National Guard and the deployment of U.S. Marines, weaponize fear to terrorize not just undocumented residents, but anyone who would stand with their neighbors or participate in democratic discourse.
The League of Women Voters of California and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued a joint statement condemning the use of federal force on peaceful protestors. We stand firmly in solidarity with impacted communities.
How You Can Help and Stay Informed
We’re sharing essential resources, including this list of Rapid Response Networks:
Rapid Response Networks Bay Area
- Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP) – Hotline: 510-241-4011
- Marin Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 415-991-4545
- West Marin Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 415-755-3622
- North Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma, Napa, & Solano Counties) – Hotline: 707-800-4544
- San Francisco Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 415-200-1548
- San Mateo County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 203-666-4472
- Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 408-290-1144
- Stand Together Contra Costa – Hotline: 925-900-5151
Know Your Rights Materials
Know Your Rights toolkit from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. This resource provides information on ordering or printing red cards, rights documents in multiple languages, and additional resources.
Red Cards
“Red Cards” are a valuable tool to have available for anyone who might need a quick and accessible explanation of their rights. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center provides instructions on how to print your own, or, if you have the resources, you can order them. Ways to use red cards are outlined here.
Legal and Community Education Resources
Helpful guides on ICE home encounters and immigrant rights are available in multiple languages from the Asian Law Caucus.
Recent Webinar
As part of this year’s webinar series, we offered California’s Immigration Protections: Resistance & Resilience, discussing the challenges immigrants face in California, policy solutions, and ways to help our communities stay informed and aware of their rights.
Please save and share these resources widely with your networks. Add your local hotline number to your speed dial. Stand together. Check in on your neighbors. Educate others.
True democracy means everyone can live with dignity and safety.
