Immigration Enforcement in Buena Park: Information and Resources Recent federal immigration enforcement activity has taken place throughout Southern California with impacts on our community. We understand that this may cause concern among some Buena Park residents.
The City of Buena Park is not involved in federal immigration enforcement. Our Police Department is committed to the safety and well- being of all residents, regardless of immigration status, background, or language.
The Buena Park Police Department does not share personal information from its jail facility with federal immigration authorities, and officers are prohibited from asking about immigration status during interactions, in accordance with SB54, the California Values Act. Law enforcement agencies operating in Buena Park, including the California Highway Patrol, must also follow state laws regarding this issue.
Types of Federal Immigration Enforcement
Federal immigration enforcement may take several forms. It is important for residents to understand how these actions are typically carried out:
Targeted Operations
These actions are based on:
Such operations can take place at private homes, workplaces, or other private locations, and are generally focused on specific individuals.
Broad Enforcement Actions
These efforts may include:
Federal agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conduct these operations under legal authority provided by federal law.
Resources
We understand this is a confusing and emotional time for many in our community. If you believe a loved one may have been detained by federal agents, you can search for them or request information through the ICE Detainee Locator here: Online Detainee Locator System What to Know - Click here to view our information card
Access California Services
Nonprofit community organization
300 W. Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim
(714) 917-0440
World Relief Southern California
Legal services and refugee/family support
(714) 210-4730
Orange County Labor Federation
309 N. Rampart St. Suite A, Orange
(714) 385-1534
Judicial or administrative warrants
Deportation orders
Investigations involving suspected criminal activity
Questioning others at the scene who are not the intended target ("collateral individuals”) Public or consensual stops, where an agent approaches someone in public and asks to speak without a warrant Orange County Justice Fund
Legal support and bond assistance
(714) 340-5469
Orange County Rapid Response Network
Hotline and legal referral support
(714) 881-1558
Catholic Charities of Orange County
Immigration legal aid and citizenship support
(714) 347-9600
USC Agents of Change
Free immigration hearing hotline
888-462-5211
Office of Rep. Derek Tran
6803 International Ave., Suite 100, Cypress
714-960-6483
Office of Sen. Adam Schiff
112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC
(202) 224-3841
Office of Sen. Alex Padilla
331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC
(202) 224-3553
HOW DO I...
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Community Support Services
The City of Costa Mesa’s mission is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors while promoting a safe, inclusive, and vibrant community. The City stands firmly by its core values of inclusivity and compassion for all members of our diverse community..
The City is committed to focusing on providing exceptional services to all residents, regardless of immigration status.
Disclaimer: This Community Support Services resource page provides general information. It is not legal advice.
Access California Services
Website: accesscal.org/case/citizenship-and-immigration/ Phone: 714-917-0440
EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SUPPORT +
LEGAL SERVICES & REPRESENTATION +
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & LEGAL EDUCATION +
IMMIGRATION SERVICES -
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Safety preparation toolkit and multiple immigration support services.
Website: ajsocal.org/immigration
Phone:888-349-9695
Camino Immigration Services
Camino Immigration Services provides legal assistance and connects immigrant families to essential resources. Their services include help with Green Card applications, citizenship, DACA renewals, fiancé petitions, adjustment of status, and work permits.
Website: https://www.caminoimmigrationservices.org/
Phone: 657-217-2365
Catholic Charities of California
The Immigration Services Program (ISP) provides no-cost legal assistance to immigrants for affirmative remedies to achieve lawful permanent residency. Legal services include Naturalization application assistance, DACA renewal assistance, Adjustment of Status, Family-Based Immigration, U-Visa (Victims of Crime), VAWA (Domestic Violence) and more.
Website: https://catholiccharitiesca.org/our-programs/immigration-legal-program/ Phone: 888-924-2777
Catholic Charities of Orange County
CCOC Citizenship & Immigration Services is a DOJ (Department of Justice) accredited team that provides citizenship services, including free citizenship education, free or low-cost naturalization, and refugee services.
Website: ccoc.org/programs/human-services/immigration- citizenship-services Phone: 714-347-9610
International Rescue Committee
IRC provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. IRC is comprised of DOJ Accredited Representatives and an immigration attorney who assist our clients with a wide variety of immigration services, including assistance with naturalization.
Website: rescue.org/united-states/los-angeles-ca
Phone: 818-550-6220
Law Help CA – Immigration Assistance
Provides information on rights, the law, and where to find legal services.
Website: lawhelpca.org/issues/immigration
NALEO Educational Fund
NALEO works to lower the cost of the citizenship application process and advocates for more reasonable English and civics requirements for older legal permanent residents. .
Website: www.naleo.org
Phone: (888) 839-8682
World Relief Southern California
World Relief Southern California provides affordable, accredited immigration legal services to refugees, separated families, and immigrants navigating the complex path to legal status.
Website: https://worldrelief.org/socal/about-us/our-work/immigration-legal-services/ Phone: 714-210-4730
If you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, your Senator or Congressional representative’s office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla
SCHOOL RESOURCES +
WORKPLACE & EMPLOYER GUIDANCE +
SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY +
HELP WITH A FEDERAL AGENCY -
Website: padilla.senate.gov/services/agency-assistance/ U.S. Senator Adam Schiff
Website: schiff.senate.gov/helping-you/help-with-a-federal-agency/ U.S. Representative Dave Min
Website: min.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency
City News
Immigration Enforcement in Fullerton: Information and
Resources
The City of Fullerton understands that recent federal immigration enforcement activityin Southern California may raise questions and concerns for some residents. We want to provide clear information, local resources, and reassurance about the City’s role and commitment to public safety for all.
Post Date: 06/17/2025
Immigration Enforcement in Fullerton: Information and Resources Federal immigration enforcement activity has been occurring throughout Southern California, including in neighboring communities. We recognize this may raise concerns among some residents.
The City of Fullerton, including the Fullerton Police Department, Fullerton Fire Department, and all other City departments, does not participate in federal immigration enforcement.
We encourage that all enforcement activity in our region be conducted lawfully, with a focus on safety, due process, and respect for individual rights.
Overview of Federal Activity
Federal immigration enforcement may take several forms. It is important for residents to understand how these actions are typically carried out:
Targeted Operations
Federal officers may act based on:
Judicial or administrative warrants
Deportation orders
Investigations involving suspected criminal activity
These operations may occur at homes, workplaces, or other private locations.
Broad Enforcement Actions
These may include:
Questioning individuals who happen to be present at an enforcement location Public encounters or “consensual stops” where agents request to speak with someone without a warrant Federal agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conduct these operations under legal authority provided by federal law.
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While the City of Fullerton does not coordinate or support these actions, residents are encouraged to seek assistance from reputable legal or nonprofit organizations if they have concerns or questions.
Local Role and Services
The Fullerton Police Department does not engage in immigration enforcement. The department is committed to protecting the safety of all community members, regardless of immigration status, language, or background.
Residents can feel safe accessing:
Police, fire, and emergency medical services
City Hall and all City departments
Libraries, parks, and community centers
Local and regional law enforcement agencies operating in Fullerton, including the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol, are also bound by California laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
To learn more about the Fullerton Police Department’s policy on immigration enforcement, please visit: Fullerton Police Department – Immigration Enforcement
Legal and Community Support Services
The following organizations provide immigration-related legal services, family support, and community resources:
Public Law Center
Free legal services including immigration assistance
www.publiclawcenter.org
Phone: (714) 541-1010
Catholic Charities of Orange County
Immigration legal aid and citizenship support
www.ccoc.org
Phone: (714) 347-9600
World Relief Southern California
Legal services and refugee/family support
www.worldreliefsocal.org
Phone: (714) 210-4730
Orange County Justice Fund
Legal support and bond assistance
www.ocjusticefund.org
Phone: (714) 340-5469
OC Rapid Response Network
Hotline and legal referral support
Phone: (714) 881-1558
Aplicación de Leyes de Inmigración en Fullerton: Información y Recursos La actividad de aplicación de leyes de inmigración federales se ha estado llevando a cabo en todo el sur de California, incluso en comunidades vecinas. Reconocemos que esto puede causar preocupación entre algunos residentes.
La Ciudad de Fullerton, incluyendo el Departamento de Policía de Fullerton, el Departamento de Bomberos de Fullerton y todos los departamentos municipales, no participan en la aplicación de leyes de inmigración federales.
Alentamos a que cualquier actividad de cumplimiento en nuestra región se realice de manera legal, con un enfoque en la seguridad, el debido proceso y el respeto por los derechos individuales.
La Ciudad no apoya acciones que puedan desestabilizar a las familias, afectar la cohesión vecinal o interrumpir la economía local.
Resumen de la Actividad Federal
La aplicación de leyes de inmigración federales puede tomar varias formas. Es importante que los residentes comprendan cómo se llevan a cabo estas acciones:
Operaciones Dirigidas
Los agentes federales pueden actuar con base en:
Órdenes judiciales o administrativas
Órdenes de deportación
Investigaciones relacionadas con presunta actividad delictiva Estas operaciones pueden ocurrir en hogares, lugares de trabajo u otros espacios privados.
Operativos Amplios
Estos pueden incluir:
Cuestionamiento a personas presentes en el lugar de una intervención, aunque no sean el objetivo principal Encuentros públicos o “paradas consensuales” en las que los agentes piden hablar con una persona sin una orden
Agencias federales como el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) y el Departamento de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional (HSI) realizan estas acciones bajo la autoridad legal otorgada por leyes federales.
Aunque la Ciudad de Fullerton no coordina ni respalda estas acciones, se recomienda que los residentes busquen asistencia legal confiable si tienen preguntas o inquietudes.
Rol y Servicios Locales
El Departamento de Policía de Fullerton no participa en la aplicación de leyes de inmigración. Su compromiso es proteger la seguridad de todos los miembros de la comunidad, sin importar su estatus migratorio, idioma u origen.
Los residentes pueden sentirse seguros al acceder a:
Servicios de policía, bomberos y emergencias médicas
El Ayuntamiento y todos los departamentos municipales
Bibliotecas, parques y centros comunitarios
Las agencias locales y regionales de seguridad pública que operan en Fullerton — incluyendo la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Orange y la Patrulla de Caminos de California — también están sujetas a leyes estatales de California que limitan la cooperación con la aplicación federal de inmigración.
Para obtener más información sobre la política del Departamento de Policía de Fullerton en cuanto a inmigración, visite: Departamento de Policía de Fullerton – Aplicación de Leyes de Inmigración.
Servicios Legales y de Apoyo Comunitario
Las siguientes organizaciones ofrecen servicios legales relacionados con inmigración, apoyo familiar y recursos comunitarios:
Public Law Center
Servicios legales gratuitos, incluyendo asistencia en inmigración www.publiclawcenter.org
Teléfono: (714) 541-1010
Caridades Católicas del Condado de Orange
Asistencia legal migratoria y apoyo para la ciudadanía
www.ccoc.org
Teléfono: (714) 347-9600
World Relief Southern California
Servicios legales y apoyo para refugiados y familias
www.worldreliefsocal.org
Teléfono: (714) 210-4730
Orange County Justice Fund
Asistencia legal y apoyo con fianzas migratorias
www.ocjusticefund.org
Teléfono: (714) 340-5469
OC Rapid Response Network
Línea directa y servicios legales de referencia
Teléfono: (714) 881-1558
물론입니다 ! 아래는 시티 오브 풀러턴의 이민 단속 관련 정보 페이지의 한국어 번역본입니다 :
풀러턴시 이민 단속: 정보 및 자원 안내
연방 정부의 이민 단속 활동이 남부 캘리포니아 전역 , 특히 인근 지역사회에서 이루어지고 있습니다 . 이에 대해 일부 주민들께서 우려를 가지실 수 있다는 점을 이해합니다 .
풀러턴시는 풀러턴 경찰서, 풀러턴 소방서, 그리고 모든 시 소속 부서들이 연방 이민 단속에 관여하지 않음을 알려드 립니다.
우리 시는 모든 단속 활동이 합법적이며 , 지역사회의 안전 , 적법한 절차 및 개인의 권리를 존중하는 방식으로 수행되 기를 권장합니다 .
풀러턴시는 가족을 분리시키거나 , 지역사회 안정성을 해치거나 , 지역 경제에 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있는 단속 활 동은 지지하지 않습니다 .
연방 활동 개요
연방 이민 단속은 다양한 형태로 이루어질 수 있습니다 . 주민 여러분께서는 일반적으로 단속이 어떻게 이루어지는지 이해하시는 것이 중요합니다 .
표적 단속
연방 단속은 다음과 같은 경우 발생할 수 있습니다 :
사법 또는 행정 영장에 따른 단속
추방 명령에 따른 조치
범죄 활동에 대한 수사와 관련된 경우
이러한 단속은 가정 , 직장 또는 기타 사적인 장소에서 발생할 수 있습니다 .
광범위한 단속 활동
다음과 같은 경우가 포함됩니다 :
현장에서 단속 대상이 아닌 제 3 자 (‘collaterals’) 에 대한 질문
거리에서 이루어지는 “ 자발적 정지 (consensual stop)” 로 , 영장 없이 시민에게 접근하여 대화를 요청하는 경우 이민세관단속국 (ICE) 과 국토안보수사국 (HSI) 등의 연방 기관이 이러한 활동을 연방법에 근거하여 수행합니다 . 풀러턴시는 이러한 단속을 조정하거나 지지하지 않지만 , 우려가 있는 주민들께서는 신뢰할 수 있는 법률 또는 비영 리 기관에 상담을 받으실 것을 권장합니다 .
지역사회 역할 및 서비스
풀러턴 경찰서는 이민 단속을 수행하지 않습니다. 경찰은 이민 신분 , 언어 또는 배경과 관계없이 모든 주민의 안전을 위해 존재합니다 .
주민 여러분은 다음과 같은 시의 서비스에 안심하고 접근하실 수 있습니다:
경찰 , 소방 및 응급 의료 서비스
시청 및 모든 시 부서
도서관 , 공원 및 커뮤니티 센터
풀러턴 내에서 활동하는 모든 지역 및 주 정부 법집행 기관 ( 오렌지카운티 셰리프국 , 캘리포니아 고속도로 순찰대 포 함 ) 역시 연방 이민 단속 참여를 제한하는 캘리포니아 주법을 준수하고 있습니다 .
풀러턴 경찰서의 이민 단속 정책에 대해 더 자세한 정보를 원하신다면 다음을 방문하세요 : 풀러턴 경찰서 – 이민 단 속 안내.
법률 및 지역사회 지원 서비스
다음 기관들은 이민 관련 법률 서비스 , 가족 지원 및 지역사회 자원을 제공합니다 :
퍼블릭 로 센터 (Public Law Center)
무료 법률 서비스 및 이민 지원
www.publiclawcenter.org
전화 : (714) 541-1010
오렌지카운티 가톨릭 자선단체 (Catholic Charities of Orange County)
이민 법률 및 시민권 관련 지원
www.ccoc.org
전화 : (714) 347-9600
월드 릴리프 서던 캘리포니아 (World Relief Southern California)
이민 법률 서비스 및 난민 / 가족 지원
www.worldreliefsocal.org
전화 : (714) 210-4730
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오렌지카운티 정의 기금 (Orange County Justice Fund)
법률 지원 및 보석금 지원
www.ocjusticefund.org
전화 : (714) 340-5469
오렌지카운티 긴급 대응 네트워크 (OC Rapid Response Network)
핫라인 및 법률 연계 지원
전화 : (714) 881-1558
Immigration Resources
WHAT TO KNOW
Immigration enforcement is carried out by federal agencies under federal law.
While the City of Stanton does not oversee these actions, we understand they may affect members of our community. This page provides resources, information and trusted contacts to help families prepare and connect with support. All city facilities and services remain open and available to everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Federal agencies have the legal basis to conduct enforcement operations here and across the country based on actions by Congress, court decisions and the U.S. Code.
You can see the U.S. Code section here.
Any concerns about how immigration laws are enforced are addressed through the courts and federal government.
What to do if someone is detained?
¿Qué hacer si alguien está detenido?
OCSD & OTHER LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department and other local law enforcement agencies do not conduct federal immigration enforcement. Their role is to protect public safety and serve all residents, regardless of immigration status.
All local and California law enforcement agencies are bound by California law, which limits involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
Everyone in Stanton can be confident in calling police, fire and emergency medical services as well as in visiting City Hall, libraries, community centers, parks and all city facilities, without regard to immigration status.
LEGAL RESOURCES
For those in our community who may need legal assistance, you can contact two credible nonprofits: Public Law Center and Orange County Justice Fund (details below).
Public Law Center: Free legal support services for those at low income, prioritizing those who are in federal immigration detention custody and those with upcoming immigration court hearings. Inquire by leaving a message (in English or Spanish) at the number and extension above. Please note:less urgent cases will take longer amid heavy inquiry and prioritization of current detentions and court cases.
Publiclawcenter.org
601 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana
(714) 541-1010, ext. 332
Orange County Justice Fund: Provides immigration bond assistance for those detained and where a judge sets a bond, or money that is used for release from detention while a case proceeds.
ocjusticefund.org
[email protected]
Santa Ana
(714) 340-5469
OTHER RESOURCES
Office of Rep. Lou Correa: 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319, Santa Ana - (714) 559-6190 Orange County Labor Federation: 309 N. Rampart St. Suite A, Orange - (714) 385-1534
Orange County Justice Fund: (714) 340-5469
Orange County Rapid Response Network: (714) 881-1558
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California:(888) 349-9695 National Immigration Law Center: (213) 639-3900
Search 2-1-1 Orange County
AVOIDING SCAMS
Immigration-related legal services are in demand, and with that comes some looking to take advantage. Here are some things to consider:
Only work with a licensed attorney
Notaries are not lawyers and cannot provide legal representation Ask where a lawyer is licensed and for their bar number Get everything in writing
Do not pay cash, use a cashier’s check if needed
Avoid anyone asking for cash
Verify lawyers with the State Bar of Californiaor call (800) 843-9053
EMPLOYERS & WORKPLACES
Workplaces across Stanton and our region are being impacted by federal immigration enforcement, including audits, targeted enforcement, larger operations or what are known as "consensual encounters" where agents enter public spaces and ask to talk with people.
Employers, owners and operators can see more about what to know for workplaces at these links:
For additional resources and services, please contact our Stanton Family Resource Center.
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IMMIGRATION
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your loved one just
got detained by ice
what do you do within the first 24 hours?
INFORMATION TO GET FROM ICE
TIPS
• Do not submit any documents stating the place of birth of the detained person. Do not submit their “matriculas,” passports, or birth certificates. • Keep fighting alongside your loved one’s immigration attorney through the remainder of the court process.
• Contact your Congressional representative and ask for a support letter for your loved one.
• People with prior deportations orders will need to claim fear of returning to their country in order to go before a judge. Otherwise, they will be deported without a judge hearing, unless they apply for a stay of deportation.
• Your Loved One’s Place of Detention
• Whether they were given a bond, and if so, how much
• Their Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Case Officer’s complete name, and his/her phone number, email, and fax. • An advocate with lawful status (family
or friend) that can communicate with
ICE.
• Call the Orange County Rapid Response
Network if a raid is currently happening.
(714) 881-1558 or text (714) 881-1558.
• If immediate response isn’t needed
please contact the OC Rapid Response
Network with information about the case
at [email protected]
• Full Legal Name
• Date of Birth
• Nine digit Alien
Registration Number
(”A Number”) and
immigration records,
if any
Community Ties
• Birth certificates of US Citizen
(USC) Children.
• Medical records of USC children
• Marriage certificates to USC
or Legal Permanent
Residents (LPR)
• Green card or naturalization
certificate/ birth certificate
of spouse
• Photographs with family and
community
• U.S. medical records of sick
family members
• U.S. military records of
family members
• Tax forms
• Support letters from family with
proof of lawful status
• Support letters from community
establishing positive impact in
the community (church, commu-
nity organizations, etc.) with
copy of author’s ID
• Receipts demonstrating
of presence in the U.S. (Pay
stubs, cell-phone bills, rent
receipts, immunizations and
medical records, school records,
etc.)
Non-Danger to the
Community
• Criminal records
• Police reports
• Criminal Court disposition
records
• Rehabilitative records
• DUI or drug classes
• Community service
• Therapy records
Family And Community Support
You Should Have Ready In Advance
Basic Information On
The Detained Person
Documents That Demonstrate Community Ties
And Non-danger To The Community
A project of Resilience OC, OCRRN and SV DeBug
Submit a custody redetermination/ releas e reques t
with ICE.
If you cannot afford an attorney, and cannot get a free one, you can still advocate for your loved one’s release. Have someone with lawful status visit the detention center and get a Third Party Waiver signed in order to talk to ICE on their behalf. Download form from here:
https://www.ice.g ov/doclib/news/li brary/forms/pdf/60-001.pdf • Call ICE ERO Case Officer and submit Third Party Waiver. Ask why your loved one is being detained, if they ha ve a court hearing, and if they are bond eligible. • Ask to submit a Custody Redetermination Request with the ERO Case Officer and what proof in particular would they need to see in order to consider releas -ing your loved one on their own recognizance, a $1,500 bond, or through an alternative to detention program.
• Submit a Custody Redetermination Request
along with information you have
ready from the table a bove.
5. Attend immigration c ourt bond hearing.
To learn your loved one’s next immigration court hearing date, please call the Immigration Court Automated Hotline at 1-800-898-7180. You will need your loved one’s A #. Note that bond hearings do not appear on this hotline. To learn of your loved one’s next bond hearing date, please call 760-246-5404 if they are detained at Adelanto Detention Facility, or 213-894-2811 if they are detained at Theo Lacy or Musick to speak to a court clerk and get information about any scheduled bond or custody redetermination hearings. You will need your loved one’s A Number.
Once you have the court hearing information, attend the first court date of your loved one. If your loved one is detained at Adelanto Detention Facility, their immigration court hearings will be held at Adelanto Detention Facility at 10250 Rancho Road, Adelanto, CA 92301.
If your loved one has a bond hearing with the immigration judge, attend the hearing with family and community and submit support letters, pictures, and documents to the judge.
See the table above. People without legal status can enter with a passport, but please check with an attorney before entering a detained court.
If their bond is denied, then try again after 6 months where the Judge can have more discretion to release someone on bond.
6. Find your loved one on ICE’ s detainee lo cator
website: locator.ice.gov
It usually takes a day or two for your loved one’s name to show up in the system. You can search by A-number and country of birth. If no A-number, search by biographical information , including name and date of birth. Orange County residents are usually detained at Adelanto Detention Facility in Adelanto.
Tell them you are a family / friend calling about the status and whereabouts of your loved one. Ask the questions above (under the box “info you want to get from ICE”). Do NOT share any information about your loved one’s place of birth or criminal history. If they don’t pick up, keep calling and try different officer’s direct lines.
1. 2.
If you get no res ponse, visit the LA ICE ERO Field
Office at 300 North Los Angeles Street, Room 7631
and loo k for the door labeled “Enforc ement and
Removal Operations (ERO)”
This is a secured facility so make sure it’s someone with legal status who can go in. Knock and tell them you are a family/ friend inquiring about the status and whereabouts of your loved one. Ask the questions above (under the box “info you want to get from ICE”). Do NOT share any information about your loved one’s place of birth or criminal history.
3. Get legal c onsultation for your loved one.
Contact a trusted immigration attorney. To inquire about non-profit attorneys near you, call the numbers here bit.ly/ImmLawOC. Have as many of the documents from the document table above.
4. If not in the system, call LA ICE ERO Field Offic e,
(213) 830-7911 or email Field Offic e Director at
LosAngeles.Outreac [email protected]
Form I-9 Audit:
I-9 forms ensure someone is eligible to work in the United States. Federal agencies can come to businesses to check I-9 compliance.
Worksite Raids:
Where immigration enforcement comes into worksites suspected of hiring unauthorized workers or failing to keep employment verification records.
Specific People:
Federal immigration enforcement can target an employee with a deportation order or criminal case.
Consensual Encounters:
Federal immigration agents can go anywhere the public can go without prior permission and ask questions in what are known as “consensual encounters.” Federal immigration enforcement is playing out across Stanton and our region by several agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of Homeland Security, and Customs and Border Protection. The Orange County Sheriff's Department and the City of Stanton are not involved in federal immigration enforcement.
Comply:
Make sure your workplace is complying with I-9 rules.
Plan:
Have a plan to deal with immigration enforcement, just as you would for workplace emergencies or other issues.
Train:
Instruct staff not to talk with federal immigration agents. Designate one person to speak.
Know Your Rights:
Federal immigration agents do not always have a right to enter your business, detain workers, take documents or access private areas without a warrant.
Public Areas:
Anyone, including federal agents, can enter public areas of businesses without prior permission.
Public areas include parking lots, sidewalks, dining areas, and lobbies. Without a warrant, agents cannot detain, stop, or question people in public areas unless a person consents to it.
Private Areas:
Offices, warehouses, storage rooms, breakrooms, and other areas the public cannot freely go are private areas of workplaces and require permission or a judicial warrant to access. Employers should post signs marking private areas as “Private,” “Employees Only,” or “Authorized Personnel Only.” IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: WORKPLACES
Types of Federal Enforcement
Employer Preparedness
Public, Private Spaces
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: WORKPLACES
Warrants
Employers should ask to see a warrant and can refuse access to workplaces without one. There are two types of warrants to be aware of:
Judicial:
Signed by a federal or sometimes state judge and issued by a federal or state court (either U.S.
District Court for federal or Superior Court of California for state). Judicial warrants must be signed by a judge and include a correct address and other identifying information.
Administrative:
Issued by federal immigration agencies. Administrative warrants are not from a court and do not allow agents to enter private areas without your permission. They say “Department of Homeland Security” and are on forms I-200 or I-205.
Judicial Warrant Administrative Warrant