Resource List, Nevada County Immigrant Rights Network
Nevada County Immigrant Rights Network: https://earth-justice.org/immigrant-rights/
NorCal Resist has many programs and training opportunities. Check their calendar to find out more, including Migra Watch trainings for “Observers” who can report possible ICE presence or activity in your community. Observers use the free phone app. “Signal” to report/send video back to the NorCal folks who then decide what steps to take: 1-916-382-0256.
If you witness ICE activity in the Sacramento area (including Nevada County) please call the Sacramento Rapid Response Hotline: (916) 382-0256. We are creating a local Rapid Response group on Signal that will coordinate with Sacramento.
If someone is looking for a detained loved one, they can use the ICE Locator, a government website where, by entering the person’s full name, date of birth, and country of origin, they can find out which detention center they are in.
Practical Resources From Sacramento Rapid Response Network: https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/sacramento-rapid-response-network
- Red Card Template English: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/documents/red_card-self_srv-english.pdf
- Red Card Template Spanish: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/Artwork%20for%20Printing%20Your%20Own%20Red%20Cards%20-%20Spanish.pdf
- Ways to use Red Cards in Immigration Work: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/for_organizations_-_using_your_red_cards.pdf
- Ways to use Red Cards, Illustrated and Multi-lingual: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/red_cards-how_to-culture_strike_illustrated_0.pdf
- Know Your Rights Community Poster to download
American Immigration Council: americanimmigrationcouncil.org, Provides informative weekly updates on legislation, news, and other activities affecting immigrants.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRCIncludes legal toolkits and much more. Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to help build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
Publication: Know Your Rights: If ICE Confronts You
Northern California ACLU Local Rapid Response Hotlines
The following are hotline numbers for local rapid response networks. These numbers are meant for EMERGENCIES ONLY to report ICE activity and enforcement actions.
- Sacramento Rapid Response Network(Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte and rural areas North without a local hotline): 916-382-0256
Additional Resources from Northern California ACLU:
- Know Your Rights: Local Law Enforcement and Immigration Under the California Values Act (SB 54)
- Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan | Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- Employer Guide | NELP and NILC
- Nonprofits Guidance-Regarding-Immigration-Enforcement | NYLPI
- Toolkit on Worksite Immigration Raids
National ACLU Press Release: Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Efforts to Completely Shut Down Asylum at the Border
The State of California’s Civil Rights Department
Publications:
- California Protects the Civil Rights of Immigrants
- Resources for Immigrants
- Deferred Action/Statement of Interest
Stand Together Contra Costa, This is a website that is a model of a community network of organizations working together. Some of the cooperating organizations are listed at the bottom.
Immigrant Defense Project: www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/
Descriptions of ICE ruses to gain access. see immdefense.org/ice-ruses.
Fund for Nonviolence, Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Welcoming Network, a volunteer network committed to welcoming and supporting asylum seekers in our community. [For anyone interested, it’s a great and replicable model.]
For legal support, select RESOURCES then LEGAL AID and you’ll be able to access documents on their google drive. The guide is in English and Spanish. (Tip: avoid Alexander Lubarsky, Community Legal Centers).
Legal Services Northern California: Serving populations with special vulnerabilities (this list includes limited English-speakers and immigrant populations.)
Latino Network (Oregon Law Center)
Protect your Family (Info for Parents and Guardians)
Videos Spanish and English: Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) on Migration and Immigrant Rights
Support for immigrants throughout the nation… resources, trainings, legal
- 6 principles of welcoming, dignified, and just immigration
- Trump’s executive orders on immigration explained
- 6 ways to support immigrants right now
Fresno Area: Myrna Martinez Nateras, Director, , AFSC Pan Valley Institute
Interfaith Immigration Coalition
- Includes Press Releases, Letters, Toolkits, Religious Resources
- Press Release, Feb. 2025 Nationwide Outcry Over Refugee Suspension & Funding Freeze: Over One Thousand Faith leaders and Faith Organizations Speak
List of Immigration Resources from the National Council of Churches
Includes Legal Directory for Immigration Lawyers
Other Resources: Songs, Videos, Articles
Bienvenidos Amigos y Amigas Song by Jim and Jean Strathdee https://strathdeemusic.com/Bienvenidos.html
Videos Spanish and English: Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness
ICE operation in Alhambra disrupted by local activists (with excellent video telling people their rights) February 23, 2025 FOX 11
Excellent Article: Here’s How Chicago Educators Are Defending Their Students From Trump’s Attacks. They’ve created resources that may be helpful to other teachers who are developing sanctuary plans to protect students.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes Knocking The FBI is hassling Palestine activists. ICE is compiling dossiers on those who criticize it. Let’s know our rights.