ICE Out of California Resources

Campaign Materials

ICE Out OF California Fact Sheet
ICE fuera de California Guia de Implementación- Español
ICE out of California Implementation Guide- English
Uncover the truth about PEP-Comm by National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)

Model Policies and Factsheets

Sample model policy for local law enforcement
Sample model Sanctuary Ordinance policy for cities and counties
Sample model workplace sanctuary policy
Sample model school sanctuary policy
Factsheet on Trump's Executive Order on Interior Enforcement, Issued Jan. 25, 2017 (Immigrant Justice Network)
Legal Memo on “Legal Issues Regarding Local Policies Limiting Local Enforcement of Immigration Laws and Potential
Federal Responses,” Jan. 13, 2017.
Sample response to DOJ letter requesting certification of compliance with 8 USC 1373

Pro-Immigrant Laws in California

California TRUST Act: The TRUST Act (AB 4) went into effect on Jan. 1, 2014. Under this state law, local law enforcement can not hold individuals for extra time in local jail in response to ICE hold requests, with some exceptions.
California TRUTH Act: The TRUTH Act (AB 2792) went into effect on Jan. 1, 2017. Under this state law, local law enforcement must provide know your rights information and copies of any ICE holds, notification, or transfer requests to the individual who is the subject of the request.
Drive California: The Drive California (DriveCA) coalition is a statewide coalition of immigrants' rights advocates, community-based organizations, service providers, faith-based organizations and workers' rights advocates. The coalition is committed to successful implementation of AB 60 and drivers' licenses for all.

California TRUST Act Resources

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

TRUST Act Palm Cards

Palm cards are wallet-size fact sheets with information on the California TRUST Act. They include Know Your Rights Information and the TRUST Act Hotline listing (1-844-TRUST-01 | 1-844-878-7801). Download copies of printable palm cards.

English (Color)
Spanish (Color)
Chinese (Color)
English Online Text
Spanish Online Text
Chinese Online Text

Palm cards can also be requested from our office. Please click here to request palm cards.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Know Your Rights Cards with ICE
The Red Cards were created to help both citizens and noncitizens defend themselves against constitutional violations during ICE raids. These cards provide citizens and noncitizens with information about how to assert their constitution rights and an explanation for ICE agents that the individuals are indeed asserting their constitutional rights.

PDF Red Card in Spanish and English here.

Trust Act Powerpoint in Spanish and English

Bilingual TRUST Act Powerpoint.ppt
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AB 60 Drivers Licenses and CA TRUST Act Powerpoint
AB 60 Drivers Licenses and CA TRUST Act Presentation
Download File

ADVOCACY AND MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION

Key TRUST Act Resources

Flowchart showing how the TRUST Act works.
Juveniles and the TRUST Act Memo: Immigrant Legal Resource Center explains how the TRUST Act applies to juveniles (under 18).
Letter to County Counsels in California with guidance on TRUST Act implementation (sent in Dec 2013).
Letter of Intent: Approved by the California legislature in August 2014, this letter from Assembly member Ammiano (sponsor of the TRUST Act) clarifies several provisions in the new law.

Advocacy with Local Law Enforcement

Suggested Agenda for Meetings with Sheriffs. Request a meeting with your sheriff, ask questions, and educate your community.
List of Questions to ask Sheriffs.
Model TRUST Act Policy for Sheriff's Departments to adopt.
List of hold eligible offenses under the TRUST Act. For a detailed list of all offenses for which a person can be detained on an immigration hold under the TRUST Act, see below. Note: This list does not constitute legal advice. It has been compiled by advocates to assist with implementation.
Sample Letter to send to Sheriff and/or County Counsel to request the release of an individual under the TRUST Act
Attachments for Sample Letter to Sheriff and/or County Counsel: (1) Letter to Sheriffs explaining that the TRUST Act is binding law beginning on Jan. 1, 2014 (send in Dec 2013); (2) Letter to County Counsels in California with guidance on TRUST Act implementation (sent in Dec 2013); (3) Flowchart showing how the TRUST Act works; (4) Text of the TRUST Act (AB 4 by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano).

ICE Holds are Voluntary

Letter from ICE acknowledging that ICE holds are merely voluntary requests.
Third Circuit Court decision, Galarza v. Lehigh County, explaining that ICE holds are voluntary.
CA Attorney General Bulletin explaining that ICE Holds are Voluntary (Dec 2012).

ICE Holds Violate Due Process

Letter to County Counsel on recent court decision, Maria Miranda-Olivares v. Clackamas County, finding that ICE hold requests violate Constitutional Fourth Amendment protections.
Letter from Sonoma County Sheriff to ICE advising of new policy of not responding to ICE detainers (May 7, 2014).

PEP-Comm (Priority Enforcement Program)

PEP-Comm & the TRUST Act: A Brief Guide to What You Need to Know: a primer on how PEP-Comm affect the TRUST Act.
Sample letter to local law enforcement warning against PEP-Comm.
Sample model policy for local law enforcement addressing concerns with PEP-Comm.
New York Attorney General Letter cautioning against PEP-Comm.
Letter from civil rights organizations to DHS analyzing new PEP-Comm forms and brochure
PEP notification form (I-247N Form)
PEP detainer form (I-247D Form)
PEP brochure from DHS (June 2015)

Administrative Relief Memos on S-Comm and Prosecutorial Discretion

DHS Memo (Nov. 20, 2014) on ending S-Comm and beginning the Prioritized Enforcement Program (PEP-Comm).
DHS Memo (Nov. 20. 2014) on prioritization for enforcement.

Driver's License Implementation (AB 60)

For information about a new program for immigrants to obtain a Driver's License beginning in 2015, please visit this link.
For a video describing the new Driver's License program, please visit this link (Spanish).

ICE Out of California Campaign

ICE Out of California website (www.iceoutofca.org): Resources for pushing ICE out of California to keep families together.
Truth About PEP website (www.truthaboutpep.com): Uncovering the Truth about the Priority Enforcement Program (PEP-Comm)

Pass the TRUTH Act (AB 953-Bonta) to further strengthen the TRUST Act

TRUTH Act website (www.catruthact.org): AB 953 is a pending California state bill that would create a transparent process, including community engagement, before local law enforcement can participate in controversial ICE deportation programs. Local law enforcement must then reach an agreement with their city council or county supervisors that sets the terms and conditions of any participation in such programs and ensures compliance with California's TRUST Act.

The TRUTH Act Resources

Know Your Rights: TRUTH Act Palm Cards

English: Color PDF / Word Doc
Chinese: Color PDF / Word Doc
Spanish: Color PDF / Word Doc
Korean: Color PDF
Mixteco: Color PDF / Word Doc
Tagalog: Color PDF
Arabic: Color PDF / Google Doc
Vietnamese: Color PDF
*For TRUTH Act palm cards in additional languages, please visit here.
Factsheet
Bill Language

The TRUTH Act Implementation Materials

TRUTH Act Implementation Letter to Local Law Enforcement
TRUTH Act model policy for local law enforcement agencies