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Community Defense Through Documentation, Support, and Solidarity


Emergency Quick Reference

  1. Do NOT open the door
  2. Ask: “Do you have a warrant signed by a judge?”
  3. If no judicial warrant: “I do not consent to entry”
  4. Slide the Red Card under the door
  5. Call a lawyer immediately

Full Guide: At Your Door →

DoDon’t
Stay silentAnswer questions
Ask for a lawyerSign anything
Use a passcode on your phoneUnlock with face/fingerprint
Memorize your A-numberBelieve promises from officers
Fight your caseGive up — arrest is NOT the end

Officers CAN and WILL lie. Every promise they make is worthless. Learn why →

Full Guide: Surviving Detention →

  1. Stay calm — Panic won’t help them or you
  2. Note everything — Time, location, badge numbers, vehicle plates
  3. Find themICE Detainee Locator or call 1-888-351-4024
  4. Get legal helpCLINIC Legal Directory
  5. Secure your homeFamily Survival Guide
  6. Take care of yourselfTrauma and Healing

Emergency Contacts

ResourceContact
ICE Detainee Locatorlocator.ice.gov
ICE ERO Contact Center1-888-351-4024
Freedom for Immigrants Hotline209-757-3733
DHS OIG Hotline1-800-323-8603
ICE OPR1-833-4ICEOPR
CLINIC Legal Directorycliniclegal.org
National Suicide Prevention988
Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741
ActionWhy
Use SimpleX, not WhatsAppSimpleX needs no phone number. WhatsApp is owned by Meta and shares metadata with law enforcement.
Disable 2G on your phonePrevents Stingray surveillance devices from intercepting your calls and tracking you.
When in doubt, TURN IT OFFA powered-off phone can’t be tracked and forces passcode entry (no biometric bypass).
Use passcode, not face/fingerprintPasscodes have stronger legal protection than biometrics.

Full Security Guide →


Support for Families in Crisis




A rapid response network is a community-organized system to detect, document, and respond to immigration enforcement activity. Adapted from CopWatch training that originated with the Black Panther Party in the 1960s, ICE Watch focuses on documentation and response because:

  • It can be the first line of defense to get assistance to impacted people
  • Immigration enforcers are always changing their tactics and we can learn and share this information
  • We are all safer when we stick together — there is safety and power in numbers!

Document

Learn to identify ICE vehicles and agents, and report activity using the SALUTE method to ensure accurate, actionable information.

Support

Help community members who are being targeted by shouting Know Your Rights info, getting their information, and connecting them to legal resources.

De-escalate

Use non-violent presence and documentation to deter misconduct and protect neighbors from aggressive activity by any law enforcement agency.

Organize

Build resilient neighborhood networks through training, vetting, and coordinated communication channels.



Documentation and rapid response are critical, but lasting change requires policy advocacy. Local officials make decisions about 287(g) agreements, ICE detainer policies, and jail cooperation — your voice matters.


Download these PDF resources for offline training: