The following organizations provide vital resources, legal guidance, and emergency response services for individuals and families affected by immigration enforcement actions.
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
If you know someone who ICE has detained, call CHIRLA’s Immigrant Assistance Line at 888-624-4752. They lead the Raids Rapid Response Network. Here's the information they need:
- Full name
- Location
- A# if applicable
National Day Laborer Organizing Network
If you are a U.S. citizen stopped or seized by ICE, call this NDLON hotline for help and information:
Hotline: (626) 214-8436
Pasadena Location: 1030 S Arroyo Pkwy #106, Pasadena, CA 91105 | (626) 799-3566
Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday-Sunday: Closed
California Rapid Response Network
- Local hotlines for reporting detentions:
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- LA County Hotline: 888-624-4752
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- Boyle Heights IRN Hotline: 323-805-1049
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- ImmDef Legal Hotline: 213-833-8283
Stay Safe. If a family member has been detained, DO NOT visit the court if you are UNDOCUMENTED. Instead, ask a U.S. citizen family member to see them.
The resources below provide multilingual videos and printable materials designed to educate communities with clear, accessible information about their rights.
Know Your Rights Videos
Wallet-Sized Know Your Rights Cards To Self-Print or Order
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) - Immigration Support & Resources
- Strictly prohibits ICE from accessing campuses or requiring background disclosure from students/families
- LAUSD’s Sample Policy for School Campuses as Safe Zones / Política de muestra de LAUSD para los campus escolares como zonas seguras: English
Pasadena City College - Dream Resource Center
- Free immigration legal help provided by CARECEN College Legal Services:
- Family petitions, green card renewals, naturalization, DACA renewals, crime survivor petitions, consultations
- Virtual/in-person appointments on Mondays; bookable via FindYourAlly.com
Immigrants Rising
- DACA/Dreamer Specific Resources - Immigrant’s Rising Guide on Scholarships, Employment.
- Recursos específicos para DACA/Dreamers - Guía de Immigrant’s Rising sobre becas, empleo, etc.
POP Pasadena (Pasadenans Organizing for Progress)
- Advocacy group working toward
- Making Pasadena safer for immigrants
- Hosting “Know Your Rights” education
- Community organizing to promote local immigrant protections
Collaborate Pasadena
- Resource hub offering links and toolkits:
- “Know Your Rights” materials and family-preparedness plans
Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs
- "Know Your Rights" toolkit in 39+ languages
- Free legal clinics, workshops, resource fairs
- Contact: immigrants@dcba.lacounty.gov
| Organization / Organización | Contact Information / Información de Contacto |
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| Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) | 2845 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Phone: (213) 385-7800 ext. 136 Email: info@carecen-la.org |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) | 5228 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Phone: (213) 640-3883 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice | 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 977-7500 |
| International Institute of Los Angeles | 2822 S Peck Rd, Ste 104, El Monte, CA 91733 Phone: (626) 452-9421 |
| World Relief Garden Grove | 13121 Brookhurst St, #G, Garden Grove, CA 92843 Phone: (714) 210-4730 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services, Pacoima Office | 13327 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331 Phone: (818) 485-0913 (U Visa, VAWA, pending I-485 Application Only) |
| El Rescate | 1501 W 8th St, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 387-3284 (Asylum/Asilo) |
| Mennonite Central Committee | 852 Alpine St, Ste 2, Upland, CA 91786 Phone: (909) 946-0809 Email: gjames@mcc.org |
| Public Counsel | 610 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Phone: (213) 385-2977 (U Visa, VAWA) |
| Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice | 5301 Whittier Blvd, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Phone: (323) 980-3500 (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, SIJS) |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | 634 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone: (213) 634-0999 (Removal Defense, Asylum/Asilo) |
| Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project | 1530 James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone: (213) 251-3505 (Removal Defense, Asylum/Asilo) |
| Immigration Center for Women and Children | 634 S Spring St, Ste 727, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone: (213) 614-1165 (VAWA, U Visa, SIJS, UAC) |
| Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) | 888 West 6th St, Ste 900, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 634-0999 *Only minors and unaccompanied children (SIJS, Removal/Deportación, Asylum/Asilo) |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal | Offices in Santa Ana, Norwalk, Anaheim, and Compton Phone: (800) 834-5001, (714) 571-5200 Website: www.communitylegalsocal.org (SIJS, Removal Defense, Cancellation of Removal, Asylum) |
| Bet Tzedek Legal Services | 3250 Wilshire Blvd, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: (323) 939-0506 Website: bettzedek.org *Only minors and unaccompanied children (SIJS, Asylum/Asilo) |
CalHOPE Warmline (833) 317-HOPE (4673): offers telephone and text-based services in English and Spanish.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: offers interpretation in 240 languages, with a national 988 site in Spanish. Call or text 988, press 2, and get access to a Spanish-speaking counselor 24/7.
BrightLife Kids: Personalized support for California families. Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for sleep, anxiety, and social skills: remote sessions, secure chat, and web resources.
Students navigating immigration-related concerns often face uncertainty, stress, and limited access to reliable information. This resource guide is designed to support studentsimpactedby immigration enforcement by providing clear, accessible information about their rights, available campus and community resources, and steps they can take to stay safe and informed. Whether you are directly affected or supporting someone who is, this guide aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make
The Pasadena Emergency Assistance Fund, launched with $100,000 by the Pasadena City Council in partnership with the California Community Foundation (CCF), is dedicated to helping local families affected by federal immigration enforcement. The fund provides critical support for needs such as housing, utilities, childcare, and legal services, with trusted local nonprofits delivering aid directly to Pasadena residents. Donations go entirely to the fund—no administrative fees are deducted—so every dollar helps those in need. You can make a one-time or monthly donation at Pledge.To/PasadenaFund.
Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of Pasadena families facing uncertainty—please consider donating today.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR)
- 833-4ICE-OPR (833-442-3677)
- Website – Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) | ICE
- Complaint Form - Integrity Coordination Center - Intake Form | ICE
Complainants can also call the DHS Office of Inspector General at 800-323-8603
- Resolution No. 9557 (March 27, 2017)
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- Pasadena officially declared it will not enforce federal immigration laws and reinforced the Pasadena Police Department’s policy of non-involvement in immigration enforcement
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- Directed city-wide confidentiality rules: no use of city resources to collect or share residents’ immigration status, unless legally required
- Immigration Enforcement Protection Resolution (February 23, 2026)
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- Ban ICE/federal immigration staging or operations on city-controlled property—parking lots, garages, non-public facilities included
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- Instruct City Manager, City Attorney & Police Chief to craft formal interaction protocols between Pasadena Police Department and federal immigration agents
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- Require businesses bidding on city contracts to disclose affiliations with the Department of Homeland Security, and to evaluate further restrictions
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- Develop a program for liaison and communications with recognized organizations that monitor federal immigration enforcement in Pasadena
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- Police and City Employee Protections
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- Pasadena Police Department has a longstanding policy (since 1989) the Pasadena PD does not investigate or detain individuals based on immigration
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- Confidentiality rules are enforced across city departments: Confidentiality rules prohibit collecting or sharing non-public information about immigration status except when legally required
How You Can Stay Prepared
- Know your rights: Download KYR cards (39+ languages) via LA County OIA
- Attend community legal clinics/workshops listed by OIA & CHIRLA
- Connect with resource centers: PCC Dream Center, CHIRLA, POP! Pasadena, Collaborate Pasadena
- Call rapid-response hotlines if enforcement agents are present in your neighborhood
- Family Preparedness Plan / Plan de Preparación Familiar: Fillable Documents / Documentos rellenables
