Protecting our comunidades: a statement from GreenLatinos
**Seguido en Español**
What began as a predominantly peaceful protest against cruel and inhumane immigration raids evolved into scenes of chaos due to the aggressive and uncalled for use of tear gas, rubber bullets, flash-bang grenades, and pepper balls by law enforcement on nonviolent protesters and journalists. GreenLatinos stands in solidarity with the Los Angeles community, which is currently under the visible threat from ICE, the National Guard, and the Marines. It is unimaginable that this administration would use the United States Military to attack its own people.
Our communities deserve safe, just, and dignified treatment, and for their constitutional rights to free speech, the right to assemble, and peacefully protest, to be respected. They should not suffer from tactics, rooted in fear, force, and division, meant to intimidate and prevent the utilization of these rights. The indiscriminate detention of immigrants and the lack of due process for those who contribute to our nation’s economy and cultural richness have only deepened social unrest. These actions are being used by this administration to distract us from the current federal attack on California’s environmental protections, undermining our public lands, air quality, and public health.
As the threat of ICE raids continues, please refer to the following list of support resources and know-your-rights information to protect our community.
**Español**
Lo que comenzó como una protesta predominantemente pacífica contra redadas de inmigración crueles e inhumanas, evolucionó en escenas de caos debido al uso agresivo e injustificado de gas lacrimógeno, balas de goma, granadas aturdidoras y bolas de pimienta por parte de las fuerzas del orden contra manifestantes no violentos y periodistas. GreenLatinos se solidariza con la comunidad de Los Ángeles, que actualmente enfrenta una amenaza visible por parte de ICE, la Guardia Nacional y los Marines. Es inimaginable que esta administración utilice al Ejército de los Estados Unidos para atacar a su propio pueblo.
Nuestras comunidades merecen un trato seguro, justo y digno, y que se respeten sus derechos constitucionales a la libertad de expresión, el derecho a reunirse y protestar pacíficamente. No deberían sufrir tácticas basadas en el miedo, la fuerza y la división, diseñadas para intimidar y prevenir el ejercicio de estos derechos. La detención indiscriminada de inmigrantes y la falta de debido proceso para quienes contribuyen a la economía y la riqueza cultural de nuestra nación solo han profundizado el malestar social. Estas acciones están siendo utilizadas por esta administración para distraernos del actual ataque federal contra las protecciones ambientales de California, socavando nuestras tierras públicas, la calidad del aire y la salud pública.
Ante la amenaza continua de redadas de ICE, por favor consulte la siguiente lista de recursos de apoyo e información sobre sus derechos para proteger a nuestra comunidad.
These hotlines are available to report ICE activity, request legal support, and access emergency assistance:
Southern California Rapid Response Hotlines
- 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: [email protected] - Inland Empire (San Bernardino & Riverside Counties)
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice
Hotline: 909-361-4588 - Southern California Bilingual Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline
(for those detained by ICE)
Hotline: 213-833-8283 - Immigrant Defenders Law Center (for detained family members):
(213) 833-8283 — Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm PT (voicemail available outside hours) - CHIRLA Legal Triage Information Line:
(213) 201-3797 — Tuesdays 9am–1pm and Thursdays 1pm–5pm - CHIRLA Immigrant Assistance Line:
(888) 624-4752 — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
San Diego County
- North County San Diego – Alianza Comunitaria
Text Alerts for Checkpoints:- Spanish: Envía “Alianza” al 33733
- English: Send “Alianza2” to 33733
- San Diego Rapid Response Network
Hotline: 619-536-0823
Legal and Mutual Aid Resources
- Jail Support LA
Community bail and legal support.
Venmo and resource links: linktr.ee/jslosangeles - Support for Impacted Families
A vetted list of families directly affected by recent raids.
linktr.ee/desolasol_colectiva - ACLU Volunteer Team
Join efforts to protect civil liberties through legal observation and advocacy.
act.aclu.org/a/join-our-volunteer-team - National Lawyers Guild – Mass Defense Program
Legal support for protesters and communities.
nlg.org/massdefenseprogram - Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
Free immigration legal aid for low-income migrants in Los Angeles.
esperanza-la.org
Partner Organizations and Statements
We uplift and echo the calls to action from our trusted partners:
Know Your Rights
Your voice and presence matter. You have rights — regardless of your immigration status.
- Do not open your door without a signed warrant.
- You have the right to remain silent.
- You have the right to speak with an attorney.
- You do not have to sign anything without legal counsel.
- See a comprehensive list of Know Your Rights and community preparedness resources here.
- How to Find a Detained Family Member / Cómo Puedes Encontrar a Alguien Detenido
- Know Your Rights at Home and in the Workplace / Derechos en el Hogar y el Trabajo
- Know Your Rights: ICE Arrests at Immigration Courthouses (Bilingual)
- Know Your Rights: Places of Worship / Conozca Sus Derechos: Lugares Religiosos
- How to Prepare Your Family for an Immigration Emergency / Cómo Preparar a Su Familia en Caso de Emergencia por Inmigración
Additional Resources
- ImmDef Resource Hub — includes a Family Preparedness Plan
- CHIRLA Resource Hub – for additional information about your rights.
Stay informed, stay connected, and stay safe.
