A leaked government document reveals our worst nightmare – ICE is coming to Los Angeles, and they’re planning for a “large scale” immigration enforcement action. Here is what you need to know:
You have rights — regardless of immigration status
You have rights — regardless of immigration status
- You do not have to open the door unless ICE shows you a warrant signed by a judge (this is not the same as an ICE warrant).
- You have the right to remain silent — you do not have to answer any questions from ICE.
- You do not have to sign anything ICE asks you to sign.
Take steps now to prepare
- Create a safety plan — know what to do if you or a loved one is detained, prepare your documents including medical records and immigration papers, and contact a lawyer.
- Carry printable “Red Cards” to have ready for your reference or to provide to ICE, as necessary. Available in various languages.
Resources from community organizations
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL): Immigration resources and legal services available in English, Chinese, Khmer, Korean, and Vietnamese.
- National Korean American Services & Education Consortium: Know Your Rights 4 Immigrants is an app that reads your rights out loud to ICE and more. Available in 16 languages.
- Los Angeles LGBT Center: Free legal, Know Your Rights clinics to address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of LA (CHIRLA): Resource hub including how to locate a family member detained by ICE.
- National Immigration Law Center: Access and print your own in-language Red Cards.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Know Your Rights Toolkit, including family preparedness plans and in-language tutorial videos.
- Find Your Ally: Free immigration legal services and case support for students, staff, and faculty on California’s community college campuses.
For all of this and more, check out our Resource Guide for additional resources such as mental health, anti-hate, mis/dis-information, and digital security.
Together, we can fortify and protect Los Angeles immigrant communities from the dangers approaching our doorstep. Share this email with someone you know who is in need of support. Now is the time to check in with your family, friends, and loved ones.
In Solidarity,
The AAPI Equity Alliance Team
In Solidarity,
The AAPI Equity Alliance Team
