Resources
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)
Court Guides
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
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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 Training
Video resources provide guidance on navigating legal challenges, advocating for fair treatment, and fostering inclusive communities.
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History of Sactuary & Resistance
We stand on the shoulders of giants. Official documentation and history of Sacred Resistance, activism and faith-based action of the Episcopal Church.
Check out our easy guide to taking action as a part of Sacred Resistance. There are a wide range of opportunities for communities and individuals to get involved, from donating, to attending conferences to volunteering or starting your own chapter!
Justice in Action Toolkit
Resources for those facing deportation,
discrimination, and disenfranchisment.
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
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
Resources for allies standing in solidarity, in support,
and in between those in danger of oppression.
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: