Immigrant Community Resources

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Note from the YouthBuild Charter School of California Leadership Team

The safety of our students, staff, and their families is always our top priority. We want to remind all of our staff, students, and their families that immigrant students are protected by law in the state of California under AB 699. YCSC will not release information to third parties for immigration enforcement purposes, except as mandated by court order.

While we are not aware of any of our school sites or non-profit partners being targets of any immigration raids, the Department of Homeland Security revoked a 2011 policy that restricted immigration agents from conducting raids on what they classified as sensitive areas, which include churches and schools.

We have already heard that the communities we serve have been impacted by ICE raids, leading to uncertainty and fear among our young people and staff. Out of an abundance of caution, we wanted to share additional information with all of you so that you understand your rights if ICE shows up at your school site.

The California Department of Justice has issued guidance to colleges and K12 schools on immigrant rights and on how to respond to immigration enforcement officers. An overview of these documents are provided in this press release from the CA DOJ. The documents are linked directly below.

"What To Do If An Immigrant Enforcement Officer Comes to Your School? in English and Spanish.
"Know Your Immigration Rights and Protection Under the Law" in English and Spanish.

Reminders of Your Rights While at School:

All students, including those who are undocumented or come from immigrant families, have the right to:

attend public school
participate in school activities
receive a quality education without discrimination

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

By law, schools are not allowed to share a student's private information without the student/family's consent. This applies to items as simple as transcripts, and it would apply to a student's immigration status as well.

Private property

Schools are private property and, as such, non-staff and non-students do not have a legal right to enter and or be on our premises without the school’s permission. That includes parents, as well law enforcement, etc.

Warrants

The only thing that would supersede the above is a court warrant signed by a judge (or, similarly, a subpoena). Just as the police (or immigration enforcement) cannot enter someone's house and arrest people and/or confiscate documents/items without a warrant, the same holds true for schools.

Immigration enforcement officers

Schools are generally prohibited from voluntarily granting immigration enforcement officers access to campus. They need a judicial warrant or court order.

Personal Information

Unless explicitly required by law, schools are prohibited from

- requesting social security numbers
- inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of students, their parents, or guardians.

Resources

Reported ICE Sightings:

ICEBlock App:
ICEBlock is an innovative, completely anonymous crowdsourced platform that allows users to report ICE activity with just two taps on their phone. Modeled after Waze but for ICE sightings, the app ensures user privacy by storing no personal data, making it impossible to trace reports back to individual users. ICEBlock empowers communities to stay informed about ICE presence with a 5-mile radius while maintaining their anonymity through real-time updates and automatic deletion of sightings after four hours.
People Over Papers: Click to view a map of current reported ICE sitings. The purpose of People Over Papers is to collect data on ICE sightings submitted by the public with the intention to inform the public and raise awareness. The reports are not confirmed sightings; however, they are reviewed by a team of moderators. Please take this information with caution and account for human error. Use this information to cross-reference with your state or local rapid response networks.
StopICE.net: Text 'JOIN' to (877) 322-2299 then send your city and zip code to get real-time updates of ICE activity in your area. This is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and does not require an app. You can also text 'REPORT' to anonymously report ICE activity in your area.
Neighbors App: The Neighbors app, associated with Ring, allows users to share information about neighborhood incidents, including crime, suspicious activity, and law enforcement presence, including ICE.
LAist: What to do if ICE enters your community

Rapid Response Networks, Legal Advocacy Resources and Helplines

ICE Out of California Hotline: If you or a loved one have been the victim of an ICE raid, have been directly transferred from jail to immigration detention, or are the victim of a TRUST Act violation, call toll-free:
1-844-TRUST-01 (1-844-878-7801)
Immigration Court Hotline: Call for hearing schedules w/ Immigration Court. You will need the person’s A-Number: 1-800-898-7180
Los Angeles Rapid Response Network: Use this number to report ICE activity and enforcement actions and send help in the Los Angeles Area: 888-624-4752
Long Beach ÓRALE Rapid Response Network: (562) 245-9575
Orange County Rapid Response Network offers multiple, downloadable guides, including what to plan for in case a family member is detained or arrested, and what to do in the first 24 hours after someone gets arrested, including how to find a loved one through ICE’s detainee locator system. Also, a list of free legal resources. Call (714) 881-1558
Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles Rapid Response Network: (323) 805-1049
Free or Low-cost Legal Services
Rapid Response Helplines by County
Immigration Defenders Law Center (IMMDEF): For free legal representation call 213-634-0999
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Rapid Response Line: 888-624-4752
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Call (323) 801-7989
Public Counsel - Immigrants' Rights Project: Call (213) 385-2977 ext. 296
New Voice: Call (562) 788-7655
Promesa Boyle Heights: Promesa Immigrant Rights Network
Immigration Center for Women & Children: Call (213) 614-1165
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles - Immigration & Refugee Services (LA Office): (213) 251-3411
Central American Resource Center (Los Angeles Office): Call (213) 385-7800
USC Agents of Change created a free hotline to help people file motions to move their in-person immigration hearing appointments online. The service is available in English and Spanish. Call (888) 462-5211
The Immigration Advocates Network offers a database to find legal services near you. The database includes nonprofits that offer free or low-cost legal services.
The Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project offers free legal representation for immigrants, with a focus on helping children and families. For general inquiries, call (213) 534-7594.
Immigrant Defenders Law Center is available to support community members detained by ICE and their families. Call (213) 833-8283, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network is connecting jornaleros detained by ICE legal resources and mutual aid. If you know a laborer who has been detained, call (626) 799-3566
The Public Law Center in Santa Ana assists low-income residents of Orange County in filing for immigration relief and with deportation defense. Call (714) 541-1010, ext. 332, and leave a voicemail to request an appointment.
VietRISE has information and resources for Vietnamese community members facing deportation and those supporting them.
Southwestern Law School’s immigration law clinic provides free legal representation to low-income children and adults with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (clients under the age of 21), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (renewals only), U visas nonimmigrant status and U-based adjustment of status cases. Call (213) 738-5574 or email [email protected].

Know Your Rights Resources

Family Preparedness Plans/ Planes de Preparación Familiar

Financial Support/ Grocery Deliveries/ Immigrant Defense Funds

National Day Laborer Network's Immigrant Defense Fund
Immdef/CLUE's Detained Immigrant Bond Fund
Raíces con Voz: Grocery and Essential Items Delivery and Dropoff
Journey of Love and Hope Foundation: Grocery and Essential Items Delivery and Dropoff
805UndocuFund Emergency Assistance Fund: offering financial aid to those with detained family members in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
LA Street Vendor Solidarity Fund
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: Request groceries or other essential items delivery by emailing [email protected] or calling (323) 244-9077.
Not Us Without You LA:provides food assistance to the immigrant community. You can apply for assistance here.
Aqui Para la Comunidad is shopping and delivering groceries to people afraid to be out in public. You can request assistance through the group’s form here, also available in Spanish.
City of El Monte: The city of El Monte, in collaboration with the El Monte Business Alliance, launched a rapid response initiative, helping families with food distribution, legal aid and case intake. Residents interested in receiving support can call (800) 622-4302.
Project Food Box is offering to deliver free grocery boxes to some Medi-Cal members. Those interested need to file an online application and speak with the intake team. The program is designed to support people with diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, HIV, cancer, and other conditions. More information here.
Employment Assistance Through UndocuProfessionals: List of entry-level and remote opportunities for undocumented people who lost their jobs or cannot work due to the ICE raids. Here are the listings.
Los Angeles Youth Development Department's Financial Literacy Resources for Young People

Government Agency Resources

Health and Mental Health Resources

Immigrants Rising Mental Health Connector works to support immigrants across the U.S. to pursue education, careers and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. The organization’s Mental Health Connector provides psychological support to undocumented students in California, empowering them to heal and achieve their personal goals.
Latinx Therapy is a U.S.-based directory for Latinx therapists in private practice. In response to immigration enforcement raids, the platform is offering free and reduced-cost therapy to those affected. To request this option, select “Sliding Scale” when searching the Latinx Therapy directory.
Quiero Más Comunidad is an online community connecting those looking to share life experiences and feelings to combat loneliness. Those who participate are encouraged to actively listen, give and receive advice as needed.
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, offering a variety of free resources from support lines and groups to educational programs and information guides relating to mental health conditions and treatment options.
The Xangari Institute is an organization working to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health services throughout California. The institute offers a range of resources designed to support your well-being, rooted in ancestral wisdom.
Crisis Text Line is support line if you’re ever in need of free bilingual crisis intervention, support or referrals. To access, Text “LT” to 741741.
The UCLA Immigrant Justice California Health Resource Guide connects immigrant and refugee communities — including undocumented and uninsured individuals — with low-cost, culturally competent health, mental health, and domestic violence services in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego.
Compás Con Paz Círculo is a monthly sharing circle in Compton for men looking to connect over equity and healing. To join contact Paul Ceron at [email protected]
StrengthUnited is an organization at California State University, Northridge that supports families, prevents sexual and domestic violence and provides healing support for survivors of crime and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The organization offers multiple prevention and intervention services, from 24-hour hotlines to trained therapists.
L.A. Care patients can access healthcare remotely through virtual visits, on the phone and on video call appointments. Visit their site to find care.

Resources You Can Download

Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas

We have red cards, also known as “Know Your Rights” cards, we can distribute to anyone who needs one to help people assert their rights and defend themselves if they encounter federal immigration agents. Contact Emily at [email protected] to request them. Please provide your name and address and the number you need. You can also download a PDF version below.