Immigrant Resources - Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Social Action Resources for Immigrant Communities

In acknowledgement of, and care for, those immigrant and undocumented communities who are most vulnerable at this time, below is a working list of social action resources gathered by our staff for others to gain knowledge, to take action, and to provide support.

General Information and Consolidated Resources:

Rapid Response Networks + Support Hotlines:

LA Rapid Response Network: 1-888-624-4752
Boyle Heights ICE Sightings Hotline: 323-805-1049
West LA ICE Sightings Hotline: 310-513-5539
General Los Angeles (via CHIRLA): 1-888-624-4752
California State (via Trust Act Hotline): 1-844-878-7801
People over Papers ICE sightings

Know Your Rights (KYR) tutorials and information:

Judicial Warrant Vs Administrative Warrant Know your rights
What to Do if ICE comes to your Workplace
Simple videos for individuals as well as families are available through We Have Rights, an empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Printable Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas (available in 36 different languages):

Available for download via the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Printed versions also available at ICA LA in English and in Spanish

Legal Services:

CHIRLA
Immigrant Defenders Law Center
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
For individualized legal advice, visit Immigration Advocates Network (with services organized by State, county, or detention facility)

Virtual KYR Trainings (available in English and in Spanish):

Individual webinars: https://www.trpimmigrantjustice.org/kyr
Specific to family preparedness in the State of California: https://www.ilrc.org/orientation-family-preparedness-plans-california

Information for protesters:

Know Your Protest Rights via the ACLU
Protest rights for non-citizens specifically via the Immigrant Legal Resource Center