Fear thrives in silence and isolation. But we can defeat fear by standing together.
We Are California is launching the NO HATE, NO FEAR Campaign to stand with our immigrant neighbors. We are recruiting tens of thousands of Californians to help protect our communities by spreading know your rights information and sharing what neighbors can do if your loved ones are under attack in your neighborhood. Sign up today to join our list of community members who are down to:
If immigration agents show up in your neighborhood, you might feel driven to warn your community. It is important in these situations to lead with power, not panic. Remember:
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Example: 2 ICE Agents in an SUV are harassing day laborers near the Home Depot on W 17th St at 3:00pm with rifles and radios.
It’s also important to be in communication with your local rapid response network. Below you'll find a list of Rapid Response Network phone numbers by region.
Contra Costa: 925-900-5151
Central del Pueblo Rapid Response Network (Humboldt County) – 707-200-8091
Sacramento Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 916-382-0256
Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP) – Hotline: 510-241-4011
Marin Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 415-991-4545
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
Santa Cruz: 831-239-4289
Central Valley: 559-206-0151
Monterey County Solidarity Network – Hotline: 831-204-8082
Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline (Santa Barbara, Ventura & San Luis Obispo): 805-870-8855
Kern County: 661-432-2230
Valley Watch Rapid Response Network (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Kern) – 559-206-0151
CHIRLA: 213-353-1333
Los Angeles: 888-624-4752
ORALE (Long Beach): 562-276-0267
Orange County: 714-881-1558
San Bernardino/Riverside: 909-361-4588
Southern California Bilingual Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline (if detained by ICE) – Hotline: 213-833-8283
(North County San Diego) Alianza Comunitaria – Text Alerts for Checkpoints: Envía “Alianza” al 33733 para español / Send “Alianza2” to 33733 for English
We are California and movement partner Alliance San Diego invited Californians to take part in this teach-in as reports of mass raids in Los Angeles leaked. This teach-in includes a comprehensive overview of the immigration system, highlights the challenges confronting immigrant communities, and shares actionable strategies on how to resist oppression.