Resources to Protect Against ICE
This post serves as a guide for resources and community support in and adjacent to Long Beach, Ca. Regionally and generally, you can find information on a Know Your Rights downloadable flyer (in English and Spanish) from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center . There, they cover five sections in depth:
The right to remain silent
Remaining calm and not running away.
The right to demand a JUDICIAL (not administrative) warrant before access to you or your home.
If you are arrested, you have a right to a lawyer.
U.S. Citizens can play a vital role by filming or taking pictures, as this is their right to do so.
Keep the American Civil Rights Unionwebsite easily accessible to yourself, family, and allies. Their web page covers different areas of support for different situations and needs. Such as rights when asked about Immigration Status, Being Stopped by ICE, Being Detained at the Borders, and Needing a Lawyer.
In Long Beach, òrale, who “is building and sustaining a thriving immigrant-led movement to end the criminalization of immigrants and secure bold protections and opportunities that allow immigrant communities to thrive,” offers services and resources related to ICE around Immigrant Justice, Economic Justice, Legal Empowerment, and more.
They also created a Rapid Response Hotline - 562-245-9575 - and list of resources in case someone you know is detained. Go to https://www.orale.org/resources-1
Follow them on social media for announcements about upcoming related workshops and resources.
For further resources and support for workplace and ICE navigation, contact Worker’s Wellness Organization.