How can you protect and prepare your family and yourself from immigration enforcement activity?
This page offers a variety of downloadable tools designed for diverse audiences, including community-based organizations and San Mateo County residents directly affected by immigration concerns and who are seeking clear answers.
Here are five things you can do now:
- Rapid Response Hotline: In case of ICE contact or sightings, call the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline at (203) 666-4472 / (203) NO-MIGRA. This hotline is open 24/7, make sure to save this number to your phone. The County funds Faith in Action to provide this service. Download posters and cards here.
- Know Your Rights: Keep the red card handy at all times. If you come across ICE, remember, you have constitutional rights. Learn more and download the red card here. Languages available: Chinese (Simplified), English, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog and Tongan.
- Preparedness Plans: Have a plan for you and your family in case someone is detained. Find plan templates here.
- Legal Services: Contact an immigration attorney about your legal options before speaking or signing anything. Find a local, nonprofit legal services organization here.
- Find an ICE Detainee: To find a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's custody for more than 48 hours. Search by A-number or biographical information here
For more resources including mental health resources, pathways to citizenship and public charge information, click here
For California State Information and Resources including immigration-related guidance created by the California Attorney General to help individuals, businesses, and public entities in understanding and taking proper courses of action in the midst of immigration reform and new immigration laws. These are available at this link