With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God.
| 1 Chronicles 29:2
Emergency Legal Hotlines:
Immigrant Defenders Law Center Family Support (213) 833-8283 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) (213) 353 1333
SoCal Rapid Response Networks:
Central Valley 559-206-0151
Kern County 661-432-2230
Los Angeles 888-624-4752
Boyle Heights 323-805-1049
Orange County 714-881-1558
San Bernardino/Riverside 909-361-4588
ORALE (Long Beach) 562-276-0267
Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline 805-870-8855 (Santa Barbara, Ventura & San Luis Obispo)
A Guide to Changing Your Immigration Court Hearing from In-Person to Online (June 2025)
Una Guía para Cambiar Su Audencia En La Corte De Inmigración De Presencial a En Línea (Junio 2025)
Important Note: In the event of an emergency or if you witness a crime in progress, call 911 immediately
Quick Access Emergency Resources
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For Those in Need
Resources for those facing deportation, discrimination, and disenfranchisment
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For Allies
Resources for those standing in solidarity, in support, and in between those in danger of oppression
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Video Resources
Video resources to provide guidance on navigating legal challenges, advocating for fair treatment, and fostering inclusive communities.
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History of Resistance
Official documentation and history of resistance, activism and faith-based action of the Episcopal Church.
For Those In Need
Know Your Rights Resources
A Guide to Changing Your Immigration Court Hearing from In-Person to Online
Una Guía para Cambiar Su Audencia En La Corte De Inmigración De Presencial a En Línea
Know Your Rights (Digital Apps)
KYRC App (Comprehensive: English/Spanish)
Know Your Rights 4 Immigrants (Immigration-focused)
ConsulApp Contigo (for Mexican nationals)
Immigration System Updates
Understanding Changes to Immigration Policy (June 2025)
DACA Updates (April 2025)
What’s happening with Immigration court arrests and bonds (June 2025)
¿Qué está pasando con Los arrestos en las cortes de inmigración y las fianzas?
Locating Someone Who has Been Detained
Los Angeles, ICE Detention & Removal: (213) 830-7911 LosAngeles.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov
Outside of Los Angeles: Locate ICE office from www.ice.gov Eloy, AZ (602) 766-7030
Benefits + Legal Aid
USC Immigration Hearing Support Hotline: The students will help people complete and submit a "Motion to Change Hearing Format," which can allow someone to have a remote/online hearing instead of in-person. (888) 462-5211 (English or Spanish)
Immigrant Defenders Law Center Family Support (213) 833-8283 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) (213) 353 1333
For Allies
Educational Materials from Episcopal Migration Ministries
Offering Sanctuary
Clergy Emergency League Webinar on Immigrations, Congregations, and Ministry in 2025
Policy and Legal Information
Protocols for Staff and Volunteers in Ministry Guidelines for church staff and volunteers (from the Rev. Minna Bothwell (ELCA) serving at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa
Episcopal Church Legal Advocacy: Information about religious freedom lawsuit challenging ICE enforcement in churches
Community-Building
One Anothering – The Colossian Forum: Guide to hosting an 8-week program to cultivate relationships across political divides
Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse
Advocacy Actions
Episcopal Office of Government Relations Postcard Project: