LA organizations launch immigrant assistance hotline amid ICE raids
LA immigrant communities worry about ICE raids
Reports say ICE is preparing to execute major raids in Los Angeles by the end of February. Now, there's a movement to help immigrants know their rights if ICE comes knocking.
LOS ANGELES - Amid concerns of ongoing ICE raids in Los Angeles, several organizations have come together to launch a hotline to assist and provide resources for immigrants.
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and 25 other organizations, including the Los Angeles Rapid Response Network (LARRN) have activated a 24/7 hotline—(888) 624-4752—where community members can report ICE activity, access legal referrals, and verify enforcement actions.
CHIRLA says the goal of the hotline is to protect immigrant families by providing them with real-time, reliable support to prevent wrongful detentions and unnecessary panic.
"We know and expect more cruel ICE enforcement actions to take place in Los Angeles in the coming days and we want the community to be prepared with Know Your Rights information and referrals," said Pedro Trujillo, Organizing Director for CHIRLA.
The Immigrant Assistance Hotline to report ICE enforcement actions is (888) 624-4752.
RELATED: ICE planning large immigration raid in LA, leaked memo says
This comes as a "large scale" immigration raid is expected to happen in Los Angeles by the end of February, according to an internal government document reviewed by the LA Times.
ICE planning large immigration raid in LA
ICE agents will conduct a "large scale" immigration raid in LA soon, according to a report by the LA Times.
The publication reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will lead the operation and focus on those without legal status in the U.S. and those who have pending orders of removal. A federal law enforcement official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, described the operation as requiring "more bodies," which led to the unprecedented multi-agency partnership.
The leaked document was reportedly circulated among some government officials last week.