Know Your Rights - Resources for Immigrant Communities
Dear friend,
Working in partnership with state and local leaders in the Bay Area, I am committed to vigorously supporting and defending your constitutional rights.
If you choose to participate in actions, express your First Amendment rights peacefully. This administration is attempting to create chaos in order to provoke people to create an excuse to deploy the military against us. Do not fall for the bait. Any acts of violence will not be tolerated. People have the right to protest outside of federal facilities, but blocking access to them is prohibited.
We are united in protecting our communities. California is a sanctuary state - this means that our police department will not assist with immigration enforcement officials in any way. We recognize that the actions from the federal administration only harm our public safety, and it is our obligation to protect you.
In response to threats of a federal immigration operation, I wanted to share resources to keep you and your neighbors safe and informed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to my office or use the resources below.
Rapid Response Hotlines:
If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, report it to your local rapid response hotline. They will work to verify this information and provide support.
- Alameda County Rapid Response Hotline: (510) 241-4011
- Contra Costa Rapid Response Hotline: (925) 900-5151
Local Resources:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
- Stand Together Contra Costa – One County, One Community, United
- United Latino Voices of Contra Costa County
- Immigrant Action Network Contra Costa County
Know Your Rights
- ACLU - Know Your Rights
- National Immigration Justice Center - If You’re Arrested or Detained by ICE
- Asian Law Caucus - Know Your Rights
- Immigrant Justice - Know Your Rights/Encountering ICE
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center - Know Your Rights Red Cards
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center - Family Preparedness Plan
- Reimagine Richmond - Know Your Rights
Find a Loved One
- ICE Detainee Locator
- USA.gov - Detainee Locator Explainer
- National Immigration Law Center - How to Find a Loved One Detained