Know Your Rights – Stay Informed & Protected
- Eastmont Community Center
- 21 hours ago
- 2 min read
In response to recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, many East LA families are feeling afraid and unsure. At Eastmont Community Center, we want to remind you: you have rights—regardless of your immigration status. We’re here to stand with our community by providing trusted resources to help you stay safe, stay informed, and be prepared.
Ante las recientes redadas de ICE en Los Ángeles, muchas familias del Este de LA se sienten con miedo e incertidumbre. En el Eastmont Community Center, queremos recordarte: tienes derechos, sin importar tu estatus migratorio. Estamos contigo. Aquí tienes recursos confiables para mantenerte seguro, informado y preparado.
Know Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement:
Conoce Tus Derechos
If you’re stopped by police, immigration agents, or the FBI:
ICE Agents At Your Door | ACLU of Southern California (ACLU)
CHIRLA Know Your Rights
Asian American’s Advancing Justice SoCal Know Your Rights and Hotlines in Various Asian Languages
Immigrant Rights Card (NILC)
Download a wallet-sized card to carry with you.
It can be handed to ICE agents to assert your right to remain silent.
If the Police or ICE Stop You
Si Te Detienen o Arrestan
What to Do If You're Stopped by Police, Immigration Agents, or the FBI
Step-by-step tips for interacting safely with officers while protecting your rights.
What to Do If You Are Arrested (National Immigration Law Center)
Planning Ahead
Prepárate con Anticipación
Family Preparedness Plan (Bet Tzedek)
Create a safety plan for your family in case someone is detained.
If You’re at a Protest
Si Vas a una Protesta
What to Know Before You Protest (ACLU SoCal)
For those exercising their right to peaceful assembly, this guide offers key protections.
Legal Help and Emergency Support
Ayuda Legal y Apoyo de Emergencia en Los Ángeles
Nonprofit organizations offering free or low-cost immigration legal aid.
Organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen asistencia legal en inmigración gratuita o a bajo costo.
Immigrant Defenders Law Center 213-833-8283 immdef.org
Legal Aid Foundation 800-399-4529 lafla.org
LA Public Counsel 213-385-2977 publiccounsel.org
Asian Americans Advancing Justice 888-349-9695 ajsocal.org
Bet Tzedek 323-939-0506 bettzedek.org
RAID Emergency Hotline (CHIRLA) — 1-888-6CHIRLA A 24/7 hotline for individuals experiencing or witnessing ICE activity.
No estás solo. Estamos contigo. Mantén la calma. Prepárate. Protégete.