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North Bay Rapid Response Network

24 HOUR HOTLINE: 707-800-4544

The Rapid Response Network provides a way for people to respond to fear and anxiety in our community as a result of the increase in immigration enforcement, ICE raids and other attacks against our communities. The network provides a 24-hour hotline to immigrants facing a raid by federal immigration agents, dispatches trained legal observers to the raid location, provides legal defense to affected communities, and offers accompaniment to victims and families following a raid

Our mission is to mobilize an emergency response network, serve as witnesses to immigration enforcement actions, uphold the rights of immigrants, and provide services to affected North Bay residents.

Are you interested in backing up our immigrant neighbors? Get trained up as a Legal Observer!

The legal observation team is made up of MigraWatch-trained observers who respond directly to the site of an ongoing ICE raid. Observers bear witness to immigration enforcement actions and provide data for the network and the victim’s legal defense.

LEGAL OBSERVATION TEAMS

The accompaniment team has made a long-term commitment to be present for the victims and involved in the work. These teams will work to support the victims with presence to their needs— rides, connecting to social services, food, making appointments, housing, etc.

ACCOMPANIMENT TEAM

Several of our network organizations host know-your-rights trainings for immigrants. These events are in Spanish or English & Spanish and cover a broad range of topics including power of attorney, DACA renewal, and what to do if immigration is at your door.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FOR IMMIGRANTS

Lawyers from across the North Bay have offered their services to undocumented immigrants who have been apprehended and/or charged by federal immigration enforcement. When the hotline is activated, the lawyers are notified and begin the process of legal aid.

IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE

North Bay Rapid Response Network: Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties

24 HOUR HOTLINE: 707-800-4544

Here in Sonoma County we embrace our common humanity. Immigrant communities are deeply rooted in our county's social fabric. We know that immigrants are a vital part of our families and communities. We firmly believe all people are created equal, and every human being deserves due process, no matter what they look like or where they were born.

If you have witnessed potential ICE arrests or activity, please call 707.800.4544 - the Rapid Response hotline. Record and document as much specific information as possible.
The hotline is staffed by immigrant rights advocates and will connect to teams of trained legal observers and immigration attorneys who will investigate reports of ICE raids. If you are a primary witnesses to a possible ICE raid, we need you to come forward.
When talking to or in front of law enforcement, anything you say can and will be used against you – don’t share your name, do not show any identification, especially your foreign passport, AB 60 license, or consular card. Don’t talk about your immigration status, citizenship, when or how you came to the U.S., or where you’re from. If arrested, remain calm, and do not sign anything. Request to speak to an attorney.

It is critical that our community remembers the importance of Power over Panic. Please verify before you post or share. Rumors about raids can spread like wildfire and create confusion and trauma.

Know Your Rights

If immigration is at your door

Don't open the door

Without a valid warrant signed by a judge, ICE cannot enter your home.

Remain silent

You have the right under U.S. constitution to remain silent.

Call (707) 800-4544

The Rapid Response Network can help you during and after the incident.

Show your red card to the agent

Without opening the door, pass it under the door or show it through the window.

Don't sign anything

You have the right to speak to a lawyer. We can support you.

Use your rights to break the ICE!

We Have Rights is an empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).
For more information, visit their website www.wehaverights.us.

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Know Your Rights

Please share this valuable information with family, friends, and on social media. Help protect and inform our communities. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!