"Anyone who sees ICE agents in the area can call (707) 621-8220 to report sightings to the Mendocino County Rapid Response Network, which has volunteers trained and ready to quickly identify, verify, and inform the community if ICE is conducting raids or detaining immigrants locally. The network also works to dispel false rumors of ICE sightings, share verified information with local news outlets, and post updates about ICE activity on social media."
"Rapid response networks are volunteer-led community organizations that monitor ICE activity and support immigrant communities. These networks largely came to prominence during President Donald Trump's first term, following his administration's increased targeting and removal of immigrants lacking permanent legal status. According to a news release from the Mendocino County network, An important part of the network is the sharing of community education so people know their rights and how to protect themselves."
The Mendocino County Rapid Response Network operates a hotline at (707) 621-8220 for reporting ICE sightings. Volunteers trained to identify and verify ICE presence respond quickly, inform the community, dispel false rumors, share verified information with local news outlets, and post updates on social media. The network officially launched in early December after recruiting volunteers and organizing trainings since spring 2025. Rapid response networks are volunteer-led organizations formed in response to intensified immigration enforcement. The network emphasizes community education about legal rights and aims to support immigrant neighbors who fear raids and avoid leaving home due to repeated false alarms and retraumatization.
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