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Community Resources
The following resources are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal advice
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KYR Red Cards
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.
Cards available in Arabic, Spanish, English, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Know Your Rights in
Detention Facilities
KYR information for detainees in Rio Consumes Correctional Facility, Contra Costa West County Detention Facility, Yuba County Jail, and Mesa Verde Detention Facility.
This guide includes information on how to call a detainee, information on visiting rights, how to deposit funds for detainees, and visiting schedule.
Family Emergency Preparedness plan
Every family should have a Family Emergency Preparedness Plan. While it is our hope that you never have to use the plan, it is important to have one in place to reduce the stress of the unexpected. This booklet can be utilized by parents seeking to create emergency plans for their children in the event they are deported. Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit and Authorization to Travel with Minor Children(s) is included.
CA VALUES ACT SB54
The CA Values Act (SB 54), authored by Pro Tem Senator Kevin de Leon, curtails use of state and local resources from engaging in deportations and create safe spaces, including at schools, health facilities, and courthouses. SB 54 was signed into law on Oct. 5, 2017 and went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018!
This page has SB 54 Palm cards, chart, factsheet, FAQ's for individuals in prison, and implementation resources available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.