Centro del Pueblo has launched an “ICE-Watch/Migra-Watch” hotline for local community members to report immigration enforcement activity.
The Arcata-based nonprofit sent out an email this morning announcing it had started the hotline — (707) 200-8091 — as a part of its Rapid Response Network, which seeks to empower community members to “observe and provide vital information and support during potential immigration enforcement activates in Humboldt.”
Specifically, the Rapid Response Network’s goals are to help monitor enforcement agencies “to ensure accountability,” support those in need, “foster a united community ready to respond collectively,” document enforcement activity, verify reports and help make sure local community members know their rights and can connect with available resources.
“Observers do not intervene in enforcement activities but play a key role in documenting and reporting,” the email states.
The email also urged residents to join a virtual workshop at 4 p.m.on Jan. 28 to learn strategies for “defending our community from threats posed by ICE, police and anti-immigrant groups, as well as rapid response tactics.” For more information on the training (and to register), click here.
Additionally, the nonprofit is hosting a “know your rights” event at 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the Rio Dell Community Center, 406 Wildwood Ave.
For more information on immigration issues in Humboldt — including how police, hospitals and schools locally serve undocumented residents — see this week’s Journal cover story here.
Protect our Sanctuary for the immigrant community
ICE-Watch / Migra-Watch
Stand with Centro del Pueblo to ensure the safety and rights of all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.Our ICE-Watch- Migra-Watch is part of the Rapid Response Network of CDP for the empowerment of community members to observe and provide vital information and support during potential immigration enforcement activities in Humboldt.
Goals:
Protect our community: Monitor and report ICE activity to ensure accountability
Support those in need: Provide critical information and assistance to families affected
Build trust and solidarity: Foster a united community ready to respond collectively
Document ICE activity: Use your phone or notebook to record interactions while maintaining a safe distance.
Verify information: Ensure that reports of ICE presence are accurate to prevent rumors and unnecessary panic.
Know Your Rights: Inform community members about their rights and connect them with resources.
Observers do not intervene in enforcement activities but play a key role in documenting and reporting.
Centro del Pueblo announces our hotline to report ICE activity
in our communityHow to Get Involved
Sign Up for Training: Join a virtual workshop to learn strategies for defending our community from threats posed by ICE, police, and anti-immigrant groups, as well as rapid response tacticsJanuary 28th at 4pm Registration: bit.ly/taller-lineas-de-defensa
Stay Connected: Join our social media channels @centrodelpueblo
Volunteer: Join us at the Sanctuary Garden,
Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the corner of 11th and FSt., Arcata.
Be an advocate, put the word out!
This article appears in Sanctuary in the Storm.
