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Below are some resources that you can use, from flyers with useful information, contact numbers and basic tips on how to help and what to do if you see someone being detained.
CHIRLA
(Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights)
Rapid Response Hotline
(888) 624 - 4752
IILA
(International Institute Los Angeles)
Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline
(213) 883 - 8283
ACLU
(American Civil Liberties Union )
Southern California Immigration Hotline
(213) 201 - 3773
If You See Agents
If You See Agents
Fill out this form as soon as you see an incident happen. This will go to CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) directly so their Rapid Response unit can dispatch someone to help out.
You can also call (888)624-4752
Notes: Please note Important details such as # of agents, vehicles, sensitive locations such as carwash, churches, schools, parks, and other details that include or relate to violations of civil rights.
Download PDF Flyer
Download PDF Flyer
This two sided pdf is designed to give you two flyers per sheet of paper. Left side is in english and right side is in Spanish. Print it out as a double sided doc and cut in half. This is ideal to keep in a purse and a wallet.
Don't forget to go over the info with the person as you are giving them out. One side is safe ways to help if someone is being detained and the other side has tips for things to do to prepare and keep hispanic families safe.
If You See Someone Being Detained
RECORD
RECORD & NARRATE what is happening how many agents are there, when and where this is taking place, are they being violent? Do they have a warrant?
REPORT
CALL and REPORT the incident immediately. Rapid response teams will try to dispatch someone to the scene right away so the sooner you call them the better.
RETAIN
While recording; ask the detainee their name, date of birth and number of an EMERGENCY CONTACT or family member. Even a SOCIAL MEDIA handle is helpful. Retaining this information is crucial.
REMAIN
REMAIN at the location until Rapid Responders or family members arrive. It’s important to relay the information and help protect the detainee’s property.
3 Important Things To Do At Home
Memorize Emergency Contacts
Memorize Emergency Contacts
It can be a lawyer, a neighbor, or someone that can notify your family you’ve been detained. Everyone in your household needs memorize this number so they are safe in case they are stoped.
Make Copies of Everyone's IDs
Make Copies of Everyone's IDs
Making copies of everyone’s IDs, passports and immigration docs as well as a recent photo will help you when trying to finding them. Keep them in a safe place but make sure your family members know where to find them.
Make a Plan Just In Case
Make a Plan Just In Case
Do you have kids or pets at home? Talk to your neighbors and friends and have a plan in action for what to do if you don’t come home. It’s important to create community to check in and check up on each other.
Good Places to Volunteer and Help
Good Places to Volunteer and Help
Siempre Unidos
Siempre Unidos
The community outreach group has several programs in L.A., including the Comida Para Todos food and hygiene products program and the Angeles de La Guardia street-vending program.
Fill out volunteer intake form.
CHRILA
CHRILA
One of the leading non-profits fighting for immigrant rights. Their volunteers and interns help as security at marches and protests, table at events, canvass to get out the vote or the census, call and text to support ballot initiative campaigns, and help in myriad other ways.
Fill out Volunteer form here
IILA
IILA
(International Institute of Los Angeles) helps immigrants and refugees become self-sufficient by providing social, legal, and childcare services. They also have programs for teens, such as Teens at the Door, to help refugee teens connect with American peers.
Checkout volunteer needs here
CARECEN
CARECEN
(Central American Resource Center) Los Angeles provides low cost immigrant legal services, avid in changing unjust polices & defending immigrant, education and workers rights.
ImmDef
ImmDef
(Immigrant Defenders Law Center) Offers legal representation for detained immigrants and runs a Southern California rapid response hotline for urgent cases.
ACLU Southern California
ACLU Southern California
(American Civil Liberties Union) Defend the rights of all people nationwide. With immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more at risk, we're in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone's rights — and we need you with us.
Raíces Con Voz
Raíces Con Voz
Raíces con Voz: Latinos In Public Health, a Boyle Heights-based and student-led collective distribute groceries and other essentials as federal agents began raiding Home Depot stores, carwashes, and other workspaces across Los Angeles.
IRC
IRC
(International Rescue Commitee) The IRC in Southern California helps immigrants by offering immigration legal services, financial coaching, and resettlement support, including assistance with housing, food, and employment.
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