Welcome to SAFE ZONE LINKS
Thank you for your patience as we develop this page!!
On this page we share links to sights that may be of use if you are:
- Someone being targeted or harmed by corrupt agents around the globe
- Someone looking for ways to assist
- Organizations that would like to share your contact info for others (if this is you, please reach out to [email protected] to share your links and to be vetted.)
NOTE: This page is monitored by mere humans - please have patience with us.
If you spot an error of have difficulty with links, again, please reach out to [email protected] )
Not everyone is a revolutionary, not all will have the skills or courage to place themselves upon the front lines - perhaps you are an artist; paint, dance, sing your truth. If you are a water-bearer, bring water; a nourisher, deliver food. If you have financial means, give generously to those doing the other things, and those who struggle merely to survive. Whatever you see your strengths to be, investigate how you might be needed; no one who is called to be a part of the next wave needs to sit this one out. AND anyone who is directly in harm’s way SHOULD. If you are a part of a targeted population, yours is to protect yourself. Please do not place yourself in harm's way unless you are certain it is your calling.
MAY WE EACH FIND OUR WAY TO OUR MOST AUTHENTIC SELVES, WHICH CAN AND WILL ALWAYS LEAD US TOWARDS UNITY, COMPASSION, AND DESIRE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ALL BEINGS.
I love you each and all, just as you are, and support you in the unfoldment of your heart’s truth in these wild and transformative times. Be both as gentle and as fierce with yourself – and Trust that you will know when to do which.
With So Much Warmth,
Maya
Note: Addition to and organization of these listings will be ongoing. Again, please forgive the chaos as we work on presentation.
Now, for ways to participate in the maintenance of humanity on Earth, explore and share:
TRACKING FASCISM
International Crisis Group
https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch
https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch
AGAINST GENOCIDE
BDS – Worldwide Boycott, Divest Sanction Movement
(Lots of actionable suggestions):
https://bdsmovement.net
Genocide Watch, worldwide:
https://www.genocidewatch.com/copy-of-alliance-against-genocide
Save The Children
https://www.savethechildren.net/news/over-250-humanitarian-and-human-rights-organisations-join-call-end-arms-transfers-israel
Islamic Relief Canada (Palestine):
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal
The Sentinel Project:
https://thesentinelproject.org
World Without Genocide:
https://worldwithoutgenocide.org/about-us
(Lots of actionable suggestions):
https://bdsmovement.net
Genocide Watch, worldwide:
https://www.genocidewatch.com/copy-of-alliance-against-genocide
Save The Children
https://www.savethechildren.net/news/over-250-humanitarian-and-human-rights-organisations-join-call-end-arms-transfers-israel
Islamic Relief Canada (Palestine):
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal
The Sentinel Project:
https://thesentinelproject.org
World Without Genocide:
https://worldwithoutgenocide.org/about-us
WORLDWIDE Watch & ACTION
Charter for Compassion (Lots of actionable options here!):
https://charterforcompassion.org
The Fantastic Matthew Cooke’s Survivors Guide to Earth
(stuff to learn, ways to survive, things you can DO):
https://www.survivorsguidetoearth.com
National Detention Watch Network
https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org
https://charterforcompassion.org
The Fantastic Matthew Cooke’s Survivors Guide to Earth
(stuff to learn, ways to survive, things you can DO):
https://www.survivorsguidetoearth.com
National Detention Watch Network
https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org
SUDAN
Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect (Sudan page):
https://www.globalr2p.org/resources/global-centre-country-advocacy-sudan/
Action Against Hunger (Sudan):
https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/press-releases/over-100-humanitarian-organizations-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-and-unimpeded-aid-access-in-gaza/
International Rescue Committee
https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help
https://www.globalr2p.org/resources/global-centre-country-advocacy-sudan/
Action Against Hunger (Sudan):
https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/press-releases/over-100-humanitarian-organizations-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-and-unimpeded-aid-access-in-gaza/
International Rescue Committee
https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help
PALESTINE
BDS – Worldwide Boycott, Divest Sanction Movement
(Lots of actionable suggestions):
https://bdsmovement.net
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
https://www.ipsc.ie
Freedom Coalition Flotilla
(Join or support):
https://freedomflotilla.org
Islamic Relief Canada (Palestine):
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal
Australian Muslim Women for Human Rights (Gaza and Sudan)
https://amwchr.org.au/action-for-gaza-sudan/
Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights
https://www.mvprights.org/events
(Lots of actionable suggestions):
https://bdsmovement.net
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
https://www.ipsc.ie
Freedom Coalition Flotilla
(Join or support):
https://freedomflotilla.org
Islamic Relief Canada (Palestine):
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal
Australian Muslim Women for Human Rights (Gaza and Sudan)
https://amwchr.org.au/action-for-gaza-sudan/
Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights
https://www.mvprights.org/events
CANADA
IMMIGRANTS
Haven Canada – helping Immigrants in Canada
www.findhaven.org
Islamic Relief Canada (Palestine):
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal
LGBTQIA+
Egal Canada
https://egale.ca/about/
Haven Canada – helping Immigrants in Canada
www.findhaven.org
Islamic Relief Canada (Palestine):
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergencies/palestine-appeal
LGBTQIA+
Egal Canada
https://egale.ca/about/
General LGBTQIA+ (USA)
Transgender Law Center
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/ice-raids/
The Trevor Project
(includes “quick escape” code to leave website fast, if you need to)
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/
International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Intersex Association
https://ilga.org/about-us/
Egal Canada
https://egale.ca/about/
For LGBTQIA+ Expats from USA moving abroad
https://www.lgbtqandall.com/7-essential-resources-for-lgbtq-expats-starting-abroad/
FROM https://guides.mesacountylibraries.org/lgbtqguide/nationalresources -
· Digital Transgender Archive
o The Digital Transgender Archive is a collaborative effort among international universities, colleges, nonprofit organizations, private collections, and public libraries. It endeavors to increase access to transgender history, educate individuals, and foster dialogue by providing digitized materials and information on archival resources throughout the world. Visit the Digital Transgender Archive's website for more information.
· Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
o The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) strives for accurate, fair, and inclusive representation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in media. The organization also works toward LGBTQ acceptance and cultural change. You can find more information by visiting the GLAAD website.
· Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
o The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network advocates for LGBTQ students so they can flourish and learn in a safe educational environment without harassment or bullying. You can find more information by visiting the GLSEN website.
· Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
o The Human Rights Campaign espouses a vision and movement of freedom, equality, empowerment, and an end to discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals. Visit the HRC website for additional information.
· Library of Congress LGBTQ Pride Month Archive
o The Library of Congress LGBTQ Pride Month Archive provides a resource guide, special collections, and other resources on LGBTQ materials. Visit the Library of Congress' LGBTQ Pride Month Archive website for additional information.
· LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges
o Best Accredited Colleges offers a website with a list of the top 50 LGBTQ-friendly colleges. Access their website for more information. Please note that this list was compiled in 2021 and may not reflect the current political landscape in different states.
· National Center for Transgender Equality
o The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates for political and societal change, acceptance, and a more accurate understanding of transgender people. Learn more by visiting their website.
· Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
o Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is the original and largest organization that is committed to support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their family members. The organization promotes a more just, caring, and supportive world for all LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones. Learn more at PFLAG's website.
· Queer Cafe
o Queer Cafe promotes inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people, it's website provides definitions of LGBTQ terms, and the website features resources for understanding and supporting diverse identities. Visit the Queer Cafe website for more information and resources.
· SAGE
o SAGE is an advocacy and service organization for LGBTQ+ elders throughout the United States. They focus on producing original publications, providing education for policy makers, and mobilizing advocacy allies across the nation to better meet the needs of aging LGBTQ+ individuals. Visit their website to learn more about their advocacy work.
· True Colors United
o True Colors United is a national organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Their organization focuses on education and advocacy, providing free training, online resources, and advocating at the state and national levels. You can learn more about their work by visiting their website.
· 2022 U.S. Trans Survey
o The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey featured a sample of survey respondents from throughout the United States and it is the largest survey conducted on the experiences of binary and nonbinary transgender people in the country. Access the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey website to see the survey results and learn more about it.
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/ice-raids/
The Trevor Project
(includes “quick escape” code to leave website fast, if you need to)
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/
International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Intersex Association
https://ilga.org/about-us/
Egal Canada
https://egale.ca/about/
For LGBTQIA+ Expats from USA moving abroad
https://www.lgbtqandall.com/7-essential-resources-for-lgbtq-expats-starting-abroad/
FROM https://guides.mesacountylibraries.org/lgbtqguide/nationalresources -
· Digital Transgender Archive
o The Digital Transgender Archive is a collaborative effort among international universities, colleges, nonprofit organizations, private collections, and public libraries. It endeavors to increase access to transgender history, educate individuals, and foster dialogue by providing digitized materials and information on archival resources throughout the world. Visit the Digital Transgender Archive's website for more information.
· Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
o The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) strives for accurate, fair, and inclusive representation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in media. The organization also works toward LGBTQ acceptance and cultural change. You can find more information by visiting the GLAAD website.
· Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
o The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network advocates for LGBTQ students so they can flourish and learn in a safe educational environment without harassment or bullying. You can find more information by visiting the GLSEN website.
· Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
o The Human Rights Campaign espouses a vision and movement of freedom, equality, empowerment, and an end to discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals. Visit the HRC website for additional information.
· Library of Congress LGBTQ Pride Month Archive
o The Library of Congress LGBTQ Pride Month Archive provides a resource guide, special collections, and other resources on LGBTQ materials. Visit the Library of Congress' LGBTQ Pride Month Archive website for additional information.
· LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges
o Best Accredited Colleges offers a website with a list of the top 50 LGBTQ-friendly colleges. Access their website for more information. Please note that this list was compiled in 2021 and may not reflect the current political landscape in different states.
· National Center for Transgender Equality
o The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates for political and societal change, acceptance, and a more accurate understanding of transgender people. Learn more by visiting their website.
· Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
o Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is the original and largest organization that is committed to support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their family members. The organization promotes a more just, caring, and supportive world for all LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones. Learn more at PFLAG's website.
· Queer Cafe
o Queer Cafe promotes inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people, it's website provides definitions of LGBTQ terms, and the website features resources for understanding and supporting diverse identities. Visit the Queer Cafe website for more information and resources.
· SAGE
o SAGE is an advocacy and service organization for LGBTQ+ elders throughout the United States. They focus on producing original publications, providing education for policy makers, and mobilizing advocacy allies across the nation to better meet the needs of aging LGBTQ+ individuals. Visit their website to learn more about their advocacy work.
· True Colors United
o True Colors United is a national organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Their organization focuses on education and advocacy, providing free training, online resources, and advocating at the state and national levels. You can learn more about their work by visiting their website.
· 2022 U.S. Trans Survey
o The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey featured a sample of survey respondents from throughout the United States and it is the largest survey conducted on the experiences of binary and nonbinary transgender people in the country. Access the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey website to see the survey results and learn more about it.
PROTECTING OUR NEIGHBORS USA
For everyone, from www.lab.witness.org – a video regarding your rights to document ICE arrests:
https://lab.witness.org/projects/eyes-on-ice/
This list is from www.Latinextherapy.com (go to their page for more)
https://latinxtherapy.com/report-ice/
To center factual and descriptive information and avoid panic and misinformation, do your best in reporting details. Mutual aid groups have widely shared this format called S.A.L.U.T.E. to help you remember what details to include in your reports. Here are the S.A.L.U.T.E. guidelines:
S.A.L.U.T.E. Reporting Guidelines
State Specific – Rapid Response Networks
Arizona:
Phoenix Valley – Puente Arizona (480) 506-7437
California:
Thank you to @NorCal_Resist_Chico for creating this carousel post on most of the networks in California: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFA7tEIPSXM/?img_index=6
Find your local rapid response network here: www.ccijustice.org/carrn
If they are missing a resource email here: in**@********ce.org
CCI Justice: We use coordination, advocacy & legal services to fight for the liberation of immigrants in detention.
Bay Area
Contra Costa- Stand Together Contra Costa: (925) 900-5151
· standtogethercontracosta.org
Northern Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma, Napa, & Solano Counties): (707) 800-4544
· northbayop.org/nbrrn
Sacramento Rapid Response Network: (916) 382-0256
Kern County Rapid Response Network: (661) 432-2230 Valley Watch Rapid Response Network: (559) 206-0151
Union del Barrio – Community Patrol @uniondelbarrio | uniondelbarrio.org
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice Emergency Response Network (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties): (909) 361-4588 Koreatown Rapid Response Network: (323) 894-1504
Los Angeles Raids and Rapid Response Network: (888) 624-4752
Long Beach- ORALE Community Defense Network: (562) 245-9575
Colorado Rapid Response Network: 1(844) 864-8341 D.C.
DC Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid: (202) 335-1183 Florida
ICE Watch Miami | IG: @icewatchmia
Illinois
Chicago & Surrounding Areas- ICCIRR: (855) 435-7693
@ocadchicago , @ICIRR_IL , @aurorailrrt
Massachusetts
LUCE Immigrant Network: 617-370-5023
Michigan
Grand Rapids Rapid Response to ICE: (616) 238-0081
Reno’s ACTIONN Rapid Response: 775‑453‑6137
New York
New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) Hotline: 1-800-566-7636
NYC ICE Watch- DM via IG @nycicewatch
Rochester- ROC Rapid Response Network: (585) 420-6471
Rapid Response New Jersey: 1(888) 347-3767
Siembra NC: (336) 543-0353 Pennsylvania
Centre County Rapid Response Network: (814) 264-4626
@centrecountyrapidresponse
Pittsburg & surrounding counties in Western PA: Casa San Jose’s Rapid Response
Rhode Island
PSL & AMOR ICE Watch Hotline: 401-675-1414
Tennessee
@iceoutofetn – East Tennesse
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network: 1(844)724-3737
Voces de la frontera WI – Comite sin fronteras- Committee without Borders: 1(800) 427-0213 Other Resources:
National: Learn to verify Reports of ICE activity: https://defendandrecruit.org/
Los Angeles- Community Self Defense Coalition LA: (213) 444-6562
Family Separation Response Task Force- this is a government initiative of Washington state.
https://lab.witness.org/projects/eyes-on-ice/
This list is from www.Latinextherapy.com (go to their page for more)
https://latinxtherapy.com/report-ice/
To center factual and descriptive information and avoid panic and misinformation, do your best in reporting details. Mutual aid groups have widely shared this format called S.A.L.U.T.E. to help you remember what details to include in your reports. Here are the S.A.L.U.T.E. guidelines:
S.A.L.U.T.E. Reporting Guidelines
- Size/Strength: How many agents are present?
- Actions/Activities: What did you see them doing?
- Location and Direction: Where are they and where are they headed?
- Uniform/Clothes: What are they wearing? Describe as much as possible. Uniform? Plain clothes? Identifying logos, etc.
- Time: What time did the event occur?
- Equipment and Weapons: What are you able to see?
- Stop ICE Mobile Alerts IG: @stopicenet
- Send and Receive mobile alerts about ICE raids in your area. No need for an app. Works with every phone.
- People Over Papers Padlet Reporting Map
State Specific – Rapid Response Networks
Arizona:
Phoenix Valley – Puente Arizona (480) 506-7437
California:
Thank you to @NorCal_Resist_Chico for creating this carousel post on most of the networks in California: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFA7tEIPSXM/?img_index=6
Find your local rapid response network here: www.ccijustice.org/carrn
If they are missing a resource email here: in**@********ce.org
CCI Justice: We use coordination, advocacy & legal services to fight for the liberation of immigrants in detention.
Bay Area
Contra Costa- Stand Together Contra Costa: (925) 900-5151
· standtogethercontracosta.org
Northern Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma, Napa, & Solano Counties): (707) 800-4544
· northbayop.org/nbrrn
Sacramento Rapid Response Network: (916) 382-0256
- Serving: Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte, & North rural areas
- sacfuelnetwork.org/sacramento-rapid-response-network
- IG @fiabayarea
Kern County Rapid Response Network: (661) 432-2230 Valley Watch Rapid Response Network: (559) 206-0151
- Serving: Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced, Stanislaus, & Kern Counties
Union del Barrio – Community Patrol @uniondelbarrio | uniondelbarrio.org
- LA: (213) 444-6562
- North San Diego (760) 913-0306
- San Diego: (619) 916-7215
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice Emergency Response Network (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties): (909) 361-4588 Koreatown Rapid Response Network: (323) 894-1504
Los Angeles Raids and Rapid Response Network: (888) 624-4752
Long Beach- ORALE Community Defense Network: (562) 245-9575
- They also help connect to local resources: Long Beach Justice Fund
- @oralelb
- Serving: Santa Barbara, Ventura, & San Luis Obispo Counties
- 805immigrant.org
Colorado Rapid Response Network: 1(844) 864-8341 D.C.
DC Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid: (202) 335-1183 Florida
ICE Watch Miami | IG: @icewatchmia
Illinois
Chicago & Surrounding Areas- ICCIRR: (855) 435-7693
@ocadchicago , @ICIRR_IL , @aurorailrrt
- Legal and social service referrals
- Detainment support
- organizedcommunities.org/about
Massachusetts
LUCE Immigrant Network: 617-370-5023
Michigan
Grand Rapids Rapid Response to ICE: (616) 238-0081
- IG @grrapidresponse
- Or report via email: in**@******************ce.org.
Reno’s ACTIONN Rapid Response: 775‑453‑6137
New York
New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) Hotline: 1-800-566-7636
NYC ICE Watch- DM via IG @nycicewatch
Rochester- ROC Rapid Response Network: (585) 420-6471
- IG: @rocrapidresponse
Rapid Response New Jersey: 1(888) 347-3767
- IG: @radio_cosecha and @cosechanj
Siembra NC: (336) 543-0353 Pennsylvania
Centre County Rapid Response Network: (814) 264-4626
@centrecountyrapidresponse
Pittsburg & surrounding counties in Western PA: Casa San Jose’s Rapid Response
Rhode Island
PSL & AMOR ICE Watch Hotline: 401-675-1414
Tennessee
@iceoutofetn – East Tennesse
- (615) 933-8409
- (888) 664-2325
- 888-664-2325
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network: 1(844)724-3737
- IG @waisn_org
Voces de la frontera WI – Comite sin fronteras- Committee without Borders: 1(800) 427-0213 Other Resources:
National: Learn to verify Reports of ICE activity: https://defendandrecruit.org/
Los Angeles- Community Self Defense Coalition LA: (213) 444-6562
- IG: @communityselfdefensecoalition
- Email: cs********@****on.me
- If you’re active duty military or National Guard, you have the right—and duty—under the UCMJ, to refuse unlawful orders. Call the GI Rights Hotline for free, confidential support: 1-877-447-4487
Family Separation Response Task Force- this is a government initiative of Washington state.
- https://dcyf.wa.gov/EOTaskForce
- Service to protect Children whose parents or guardians are detained or deported due to immigration status.
- The goals of the Task Force are to:
- Recommend improvements to statewide policies and practices
- Develop and share resources with families at risk of separation
- Collaborate with trusted community-based organizations
MInneapolis
ICE-OUT SONGBOOK – Singing Resistance
(links to each of the fantastic chants):
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/ice-out-resistance-songbook
Indivisible, is a grassroots group of volunteers dedicated to increasing civic engagement and education on progressive policies at the city, state and national level. We encourage civic engagement by organizing informative actions and events to spotlight issues and candidates who support our values of strengthening our democracy and defeating the MAGA authoritarian agenda.
https://indivisibletwincities.org
Defend 612 – Resources, Guides, Toolkits
https://defend612.com/resources/
(links to each of the fantastic chants):
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/ice-out-resistance-songbook
Indivisible, is a grassroots group of volunteers dedicated to increasing civic engagement and education on progressive policies at the city, state and national level. We encourage civic engagement by organizing informative actions and events to spotlight issues and candidates who support our values of strengthening our democracy and defeating the MAGA authoritarian agenda.
https://indivisibletwincities.org
Defend 612 – Resources, Guides, Toolkits
https://defend612.com/resources/
MAINE-based organizations:
“thepirateking01” on Reddit shares:
I’ve been working to compile a thorough list of organizations that are essential to support as ICE activity escalates in the Portland and Lewiston area.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Direct Support:
I’ve been working to compile a thorough list of organizations that are essential to support as ICE activity escalates in the Portland and Lewiston area.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Direct Support:
- Maine Needs:* is an organization that “supports Maine families, newly arrived immigrant families, those fleeing domestic violence, those leaving incarceration, those in recovery, veterans, and those who are unhoused, newly housed or experiencing financial hardship”. Honestly a fantastic organization that has done wonders.
- Maine Solidarity Fund: is a community defense coalition advocating for Maines immigrant and LGBTQ community. They will help with attorneys and lost wages, but their resources serve as a collective pool to respond rapidly (vs a GoFundMe after the incident occurs)
- ACLU Maine: Maine affiliate of the nationwide ACLU, active in the courts, the legislature and the public sphere to defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and to extend their promises to all Mainers.
- ILAP Maine: Maine’s largest state-wide immigration legal services organization. They have full-time offices in Portland and Lewiston
- Maine Association for New Mainers: is an immigrant community wellness support organization. They can assist in buying groceries, supplying families too afraid to leave the house and organizing support.
- Food For All: A non-profit providing Halal food to immigrant and low-income communities
- The Locker Project: is a non-profit that work through the Maine school system to get food to families in need. They are currently serving students in Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook schools. This is imperative to support right now as some families only feel comfortable working with school personnel they already know and trust.
- Project Relief Maine: Is a Black immigrant-led mutual aid and racial justice collective that has been defending immigrant families from ICE, providing emergency food and shelter, and funding legal support for those detained.
- Diaper Bank Program: Currently run by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, this program distributes diapers and wipes directly to those in need within Cumberland County, ME.
- Presente: Works in the community to provide food and material support directly to displaced and dispossessed Afro/Indigenous-Latines in Maine.
- Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at Maine School of Law: Provides direct legal representation and broader advocacy to immigrants and refugees seeking political asylum and similar protections under federal law. Students serve as attorneys assisting low-income immigrants through a broad range of cases and projects. The RHRC trains future attorneys in the field of immigration law, familiarizing them with the legal landscape even before they graduate.
- Report ICE to the Maine Immigrant Resource Hub + Hotline — If you see ICE, call the ICE Hotline: 207-544-9989. Save this number in your phone!
- Become a ICE Hotline Operator — Learn to coordinate ICE verification efforts. The next trainings are on 1/21 and 2/23.
- Train to be an ICE Watch Verifier — Learn to safely verify ICE presence and actions in real time. The next training is on 2/3 and subsequent first Tuesdays of the month.
- Portland Teachers/Students (Instagram)— Advocating on behalf of members of Portland Public Schools and doing daily ICE watch.
- Community Organizing Alliance — Educating and engaging young people, centering Black and immigrant voices.
- Maine Coalition for Peace and Human Rights — Working to divest our state from ICE-related investments.
- No ICE for ME (Instagram)— Campaigning to end ICE operations in Maine, currently focused on ending the ICE contract with Cumberland County Jail.
- Bayside Neighborhood Association: Fantastic resource for relevant organizations and direct community outreach
- Invisible
- Freedom Trainers
Specifically-CALIFORNIA-based organizations:
ICE OUT OF CA
https://www.iceoutofca.org
CHIRLA – for a just society for all
https://www.chirla.org
The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR)
https://nnirr.org/about-us/
Interactive Detention Map
https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org
League of Women Voters website ( https://lwvc.org ) lists the following:
How You Can Help and Stay InformedTips on Documenting ICE Activity
Watch this short video from Witness Media Lab for practical tips on documenting ICE activity.
We’re sharing essential resources, including this list of Rapid Response Networks across California:
Rapid Response Networks
Northern California
- Central del Pueblo Rapid Response Network (Humboldt County) – Hotline: 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
- West Marin Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 415-755-3622
- 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
- Kern County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 661-432-2230
- Monterey County Solidarity Network – Hotline: 831-204-8082
- San Benito County Solidarity Network – Shared Hotline with Monterey County: 831-204-8082
- Santa Cruz County Your Allied Response Network – Hotline: 831-239-4289
- 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network (Santa Barbara, Ventura, & San Luis Obispo Counties) – Hotline: 805-870-8855
- Valley Watch Rapid Response Network (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Kern) – Hotline: 559-206-0151
- Long Beach Community Defense Network – Hotline: 562-245-9575
- Los Angeles Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 888-624-4752
- Orange County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 714-881-1558; Email:
casereferral [at] ocrapidresponse.org - San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice’s Resource – Hotline: 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
- San Diego Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 619-536-0823
Know Your Rights toolkit from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. This resource provides you with information on how to order or print red cards, rights documents in several languages, and more.
Red Cards
“Red Cards” are a valuable tool to have available for anyone who might need a quick and accessible explanation of their rights. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center provides instructions to print your own or, if you have resources to do so, you can order them. Ways to use red cards are outlined here.
Legal and Community Education Resources
Useful guides on ICE home encounters and immigrant rights are available in multiple languages from the Asian Law Caucus.
National Immigration & Refugee Hotlines
List below is from NNiRR website: https://nnirr.org/get-involved/
National Immigration & Refugee Hotlines
· National Immigration Detention Hotline: 9233# (open Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm PT / 11am to 11pm ET) or for more information on the hotline you can also go to: https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotline
· United We Dream. To report a raid call 1-844-363-1423. Or send a text message to 877877. If possible, take photos and videos, and notes.
· National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) hotline: 1-844-500-3222
· Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative – SIFI (Southern Poverty Law Center) Helpline 1-800-591-3656 or 1-404-521-6700
· Tahirih’s Afghan Asylum Line 1-888-991-0852 Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
LGBTQ Immigrant Hotlines
· Immigration Equality – National LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Legal Emergency Help: 1-212-714-2904 (hotline open weekdays during daytime hours EST) or go to their website to fill out a contact form: www.immigrationequality.org/get-legal-help/#.WphaiRPwYWo
· National Immigrant Justice Center: NIJC LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative provides legal services to low-income immigrants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and those who are living with HIV. Call: 1-773-672-6551 (Wednesdays & Fridays between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm) or by email: [email protected] *Note: Geography — our direct representation work is limited to the Midwest, mostly those appearing before Chicago immigration courts. This limitation does not apply to detained individuals or those seeking assistance with an appeal.
· Trans Queer Pueblo: this is not a hotline, but a group based in Arizona that provides support and resources for and by the LGBTQ+ community. They can help mobilize support systems and advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees in the Southern border region who have been detained, are at threat of deportation, or have been subject to abuse and/or violation of rights. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transqueerpueblo/ or via their website: www.tqpueblo.org
· National Immigrant Justice Center: NIJC LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative provides legal services to low-income immigrants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and those who are living with HIV. Call: 1-773-672-6551 (Wednesdays & Fridays between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm) or by email: [email protected] *Note: Geography — our direct representation work is limited to the Midwest, mostly those appearing before Chicago immigration courts. This limitation does not apply to detained individuals or those seeking assistance with an appeal.
· Trans Queer Pueblo: this is not a hotline, but a group based in Arizona that provides support and resources for and by the LGBTQ+ community. They can help mobilize support systems and advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees in the Southern border region who have been detained, are at threat of deportation, or have been subject to abuse and/or violation of rights. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transqueerpueblo/ or via their website: www.tqpueblo.org
Missing Migrant Hotlines
If the person crossed the Mexican border into Arizona or New Mexico:Call No More Deaths: 520-585-5881
· If they don’t answer, please email them through this form: http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/contact-us/contact-the-search-and-rescue-team/
· And take these recommended steps for search-and-rescue emergencies. http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/searching-for-someone-missing-at-the-border/search-and-rescue-emergencies-steps-to-take/
· They also have extensive information on their website about where to call in border regions to ask about missing persons: http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/searching-for-someone-missing-at-the-border/
Call Colibrí Center for Human Rights: 520-724-8644
· Fill out this online form (instructions in Spanish & English): https://www.colibricenter.org/report-a-missing-border-crosser/
If the person crossed the Mexican border into Texas:South Texas Human Rights Center
· Reportar un mirant desaparacido/to report a missing migrant: llame a/call 1-361-325-2555
· Email [email protected]
If the person crossed the Mexican border into California:Call Aguilas del Desierto hotline: 760-521-3768
If the person is lost on the Mexican side of the border:· http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/searching-for-someone-missing-at-the-border/lost-or-missing-in-mexico/
· If they don’t answer, please email them through this form: http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/contact-us/contact-the-search-and-rescue-team/
· And take these recommended steps for search-and-rescue emergencies. http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/searching-for-someone-missing-at-the-border/search-and-rescue-emergencies-steps-to-take/
· They also have extensive information on their website about where to call in border regions to ask about missing persons: http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/searching-for-someone-missing-at-the-border/
Call Colibrí Center for Human Rights: 520-724-8644
· Fill out this online form (instructions in Spanish & English): https://www.colibricenter.org/report-a-missing-border-crosser/
If the person crossed the Mexican border into Texas:South Texas Human Rights Center
· Reportar un mirant desaparacido/to report a missing migrant: llame a/call 1-361-325-2555
· Email [email protected]
If the person crossed the Mexican border into California:Call Aguilas del Desierto hotline: 760-521-3768
If the person is lost on the Mexican side of the border:· http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/searching-for-someone-missing-at-the-border/lost-or-missing-in-mexico/
State and Local Hotlines – For Raids, Detentions, & Deportations
(listed alphabetically by state)
CALIFORNIA
· State Hotline: 1-844-878-7801 (Trust Act Hotline)
· Alameda County: 1-510-241-4011 (Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership for the ICE Activity Hotline. Call for rapid response and legal services.)
· Central Valley Rapid Response Network (Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced & Kern Counties): 1-559-206-0151
· Contra Costa County Rapid Response Network: 1-925-900-5151
· Humboldt County Rapid Response Network: 1-707-282-5226
· Los Angeles: 1-888-624-4752 (Coalicion for Humane immigration of Los Angeles)
· Marin County Rapid Response Network: 1-415-991-4545
· North Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma & Napa Counties): 1-707-800-4544
· Northern & Central California SIREN (Services, Immigration Rights & Education Network). “Stay informed about upcoming actions and policy updates by joining SIREN’s Action Rapid Response Network. Community Members text SIREN to: 1-201-468-6088 Allies text SIRE to: 1-918-609-4480
· Monterey County Rapid Response Network: 1-831-643-5225
· Sacramento: 1-916-245-6773 (24 hour hotline for residents to call if witness to federal immigration agents conducting enforcement sweeps)
· San Diego Rapid Response Network: (Hotline) 1-619-536-0823
· San Francisco: 1-415-200-1548 (San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network Rapid Response Network)
· Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network: 1-408-290-1144
· Santa Cruz County Rapid Response: 1-831-239-4289
· PaseLaVoz: get alerts and report on ICE activity thankd to a FREE text alert program. PaseLaVoz is automatically activated with a simple and short call or text to : 1-415-715-9990
COLORADO
· Colorado Immigrant Rights Coaltion (CIRC) Rapid Response Network & Hotline statewide in CO: 1-844-864-8341 | Press 1 for Rapid Response; Press 2 if it is an incident in the past
· (1. Rapid Response Line: to report raids | 2. Testimony Line: to document cases in past, provide individual advocacy, use data to inform state level policy change, and involved directly impacted leaders in the campaigns.)
· You can also go to their Facebook page: https://facebook.com/CORapidResponseNetwork/
FLORIDA
· Statewide – Florida Immigrant Coalition Hotline: 1-888-600-5762 floridaimmigrant.org
GEORGIA
· Atlanta: 1-770-457-5232 (Georgia Latino Alliance For Humane Rights)
· 1-404-890-5655 (Asian American Advancing Justice)
ILLINOIS
· Chicago: 1-855-435-7693 (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights) Englis/Spanish/Korean/Polish
MICHIGAN
Grand Rapids rapid response to ICE: https://www.facebook.com/RapidResponseGR/
· From 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday dial 211 to report ICE activity, at which point volunteers can be mobilized.
· Evenings and weekends call: 616-238-0081.
NEW MEXICO
· Statewide New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline: to report an immigration enforcement action or seek legal help for someone facing detention, call 1-844-363-1423 ext. 102. The hotline will be staffed from 6 am – 9 pm local time Monday through Friday.
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
· New York City: 1-212-725-6422 (Immigrant Defense Project)
· New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: 1-800-354-0365 from 9-5 to get free and safe immigration legal help. For help outside these hours call 311 and say “ActionNYC”
· Immigrant Defense Project Hotline: 1-212-725-6422 for people or families of those facing in detention and/or facing deportation – Open; Tues & Thurs 2-4:30, (nationwide)
· Long Island: 1-516-387-2043 (Long Island Dream Act Coaltion)
· Statewide office of the Governor – New Americans Hotline – confidential and anonymous, multi-lingual: 1-800-566-7636 or go to www.newamericans.ny.gov/hotline/hotline.html
· Ithaca/Tompkins County: 607-358-5119
· New York/New Jersey Rapid Response Network: 1-800-308-0878
· Ulster Rapid Response: Contact 845-293-3423 to reports of ICE activity in Ulster County.
NORTH CAROLINA
· Alerta Migratoria 1-984-377-2622
· Raleigh, NC: RadarSafe para reportar la actividad poli-migra en Raleigh. 1-800-559-8714 RadarSafe es un proyecto del Comité de Acción Popular para informar a la comunidad sobre retenes y actividad de ICE en Raleigh, NC. Su pagina en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadarSafe/
NORTHERN VIRGINIA/WASHINGTON D.C./MARYLAND
· CASA Raid Response Hotline Maryland: 1-301-431-4185
· Northern Virginia Family Service legal hotline: 1-571-748-2806
· Sanctuary DMV Hotline: 1-202-335-1183
OREGON
· Portland area and its surroundings: 1-888-622-1510 (Immigrants Rights Coalition)
PENNSYLVANIA
· Philadelphia: 1-267-333-9530 OR 1-267-345-5248 (Indonesian) (New Sanctuary Movement)
TEXAS
· Houston Immigrants’ Rights Hotline: 1-833-468-4664 (Callers can get assistance in understanding recent executive orders as well as existing immigration policies. ACLU of Texas, Houston Immigration Legal Service Collaborative, Tahirih Justice Center, Vinson & Elkins LLP and Houston Volunteer Lawyers)
· Austin & Travis County: 1-512-270-1515 You can also text “WATCHICE” to 877877 (Community Defense Line)\
UTAH
· Salt Lake City — Comunidades Unidas: 1-801-487-4143 (8 am – 6 pm M-Th.)
· The Red de Solidaridad: 385-355-3922 (help people affected by ICE get support though they may not answer calls immediately
WASHINGTON STATE
· Washington Immigration Solidarity Network Hotline & Deportation Defense: 1-844-724-3737
· King County Residents in need of immigration legal services: 1-206-816-3870
· Northwest Immigrant Rights Project to access their services by region: www.nwirp.org/get-help/
· Washington Community legal resources list – scroll down to “for Immigrants & Community Members: www.nwirp.org/resources/community-information/
WISCONSIN
· Voces de la Frontera has a 24-hour bilingual hotline to report ICE raids: 1-800-427-0213
· State Hotline: 1-844-878-7801 (Trust Act Hotline)
· Alameda County: 1-510-241-4011 (Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership for the ICE Activity Hotline. Call for rapid response and legal services.)
· Central Valley Rapid Response Network (Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced & Kern Counties): 1-559-206-0151
· Contra Costa County Rapid Response Network: 1-925-900-5151
· Humboldt County Rapid Response Network: 1-707-282-5226
· Los Angeles: 1-888-624-4752 (Coalicion for Humane immigration of Los Angeles)
· Marin County Rapid Response Network: 1-415-991-4545
· North Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma & Napa Counties): 1-707-800-4544
· Northern & Central California SIREN (Services, Immigration Rights & Education Network). “Stay informed about upcoming actions and policy updates by joining SIREN’s Action Rapid Response Network. Community Members text SIREN to: 1-201-468-6088 Allies text SIRE to: 1-918-609-4480
· Monterey County Rapid Response Network: 1-831-643-5225
· Sacramento: 1-916-245-6773 (24 hour hotline for residents to call if witness to federal immigration agents conducting enforcement sweeps)
· San Diego Rapid Response Network: (Hotline) 1-619-536-0823
· San Francisco: 1-415-200-1548 (San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network Rapid Response Network)
· Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network: 1-408-290-1144
· Santa Cruz County Rapid Response: 1-831-239-4289
· PaseLaVoz: get alerts and report on ICE activity thankd to a FREE text alert program. PaseLaVoz is automatically activated with a simple and short call or text to : 1-415-715-9990
COLORADO
· Colorado Immigrant Rights Coaltion (CIRC) Rapid Response Network & Hotline statewide in CO: 1-844-864-8341 | Press 1 for Rapid Response; Press 2 if it is an incident in the past
· (1. Rapid Response Line: to report raids | 2. Testimony Line: to document cases in past, provide individual advocacy, use data to inform state level policy change, and involved directly impacted leaders in the campaigns.)
· You can also go to their Facebook page: https://facebook.com/CORapidResponseNetwork/
FLORIDA
· Statewide – Florida Immigrant Coalition Hotline: 1-888-600-5762 floridaimmigrant.org
GEORGIA
· Atlanta: 1-770-457-5232 (Georgia Latino Alliance For Humane Rights)
· 1-404-890-5655 (Asian American Advancing Justice)
ILLINOIS
· Chicago: 1-855-435-7693 (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights) Englis/Spanish/Korean/Polish
MICHIGAN
Grand Rapids rapid response to ICE: https://www.facebook.com/RapidResponseGR/
· From 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday dial 211 to report ICE activity, at which point volunteers can be mobilized.
· Evenings and weekends call: 616-238-0081.
NEW MEXICO
· Statewide New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline: to report an immigration enforcement action or seek legal help for someone facing detention, call 1-844-363-1423 ext. 102. The hotline will be staffed from 6 am – 9 pm local time Monday through Friday.
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
· New York City: 1-212-725-6422 (Immigrant Defense Project)
· New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: 1-800-354-0365 from 9-5 to get free and safe immigration legal help. For help outside these hours call 311 and say “ActionNYC”
· Immigrant Defense Project Hotline: 1-212-725-6422 for people or families of those facing in detention and/or facing deportation – Open; Tues & Thurs 2-4:30, (nationwide)
· Long Island: 1-516-387-2043 (Long Island Dream Act Coaltion)
· Statewide office of the Governor – New Americans Hotline – confidential and anonymous, multi-lingual: 1-800-566-7636 or go to www.newamericans.ny.gov/hotline/hotline.html
· Ithaca/Tompkins County: 607-358-5119
· New York/New Jersey Rapid Response Network: 1-800-308-0878
· Ulster Rapid Response: Contact 845-293-3423 to reports of ICE activity in Ulster County.
NORTH CAROLINA
· Alerta Migratoria 1-984-377-2622
· Raleigh, NC: RadarSafe para reportar la actividad poli-migra en Raleigh. 1-800-559-8714 RadarSafe es un proyecto del Comité de Acción Popular para informar a la comunidad sobre retenes y actividad de ICE en Raleigh, NC. Su pagina en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadarSafe/
NORTHERN VIRGINIA/WASHINGTON D.C./MARYLAND
· CASA Raid Response Hotline Maryland: 1-301-431-4185
· Northern Virginia Family Service legal hotline: 1-571-748-2806
· Sanctuary DMV Hotline: 1-202-335-1183
OREGON
· Portland area and its surroundings: 1-888-622-1510 (Immigrants Rights Coalition)
PENNSYLVANIA
· Philadelphia: 1-267-333-9530 OR 1-267-345-5248 (Indonesian) (New Sanctuary Movement)
TEXAS
· Houston Immigrants’ Rights Hotline: 1-833-468-4664 (Callers can get assistance in understanding recent executive orders as well as existing immigration policies. ACLU of Texas, Houston Immigration Legal Service Collaborative, Tahirih Justice Center, Vinson & Elkins LLP and Houston Volunteer Lawyers)
· Austin & Travis County: 1-512-270-1515 You can also text “WATCHICE” to 877877 (Community Defense Line)\
UTAH
· Salt Lake City — Comunidades Unidas: 1-801-487-4143 (8 am – 6 pm M-Th.)
· The Red de Solidaridad: 385-355-3922 (help people affected by ICE get support though they may not answer calls immediately
WASHINGTON STATE
· Washington Immigration Solidarity Network Hotline & Deportation Defense: 1-844-724-3737
· King County Residents in need of immigration legal services: 1-206-816-3870
· Northwest Immigrant Rights Project to access their services by region: www.nwirp.org/get-help/
· Washington Community legal resources list – scroll down to “for Immigrants & Community Members: www.nwirp.org/resources/community-information/
WISCONSIN
· Voces de la Frontera has a 24-hour bilingual hotline to report ICE raids: 1-800-427-0213
More to come!