Immigrant Community Resources
Note from the YouthBuild Charter School of California Leadership Team
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
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.
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.
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.
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- requesting social security numbers
- inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of students, their parents, or guardians.
Resources
Reported ICE Sightings:
- 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.
Legal Advocacy Resources and Helplines
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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
- 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
Know Your Rights Resources
- CCIJ Communities Against ICE Know Your Rights Toolkit
- EdSource Know Your Rights
- ACLU of Southern California
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles
- National Immigration Law Center
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center Family Preparedness Plan
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center Red Cards
- Immigration Preparedness Toolkit
- Promesa Boyle Heights
- Know Your Rights Presentation by Maleha Khan-Avila, Esq. (PowerPoint Download)
- LA vs. Hate Know Your Rights Workshop (PowerPoint Download)
- Immigrants Are LA: Know Your Rights Resource Hub
Family Preparedness Plans/ Planes de Preparación Familiar
- Bet Tzedek Family Preparedness Toolkit
- ILRC Family Step-by-Step Preparedness Plan (also available to download as a PDF below)
Financial Support/ Grocery Deliveries/ Immigrant Defense Funds
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.
How to Use Red Cards/ Como Usar Las Tarjetas Rojas
Download a List of Local Immigration Legal Services Providers
Family Preparedness Plan/ Plan de Preparación Familiar
Know Your Rights Presentation by Maleha Khan-Avila, Esq.