Whether you’re planning to attend this Sunday’s Super Bowl, hang outside the stadium to hear Bad Bunny perform at halftime, join an anti-ICE protest nearby, or you’re just worried about the possibility of an increased federal or police presence in the Bay Area, you should make sure you know your rights and take steps to keep yourself safe.
We will not be silenced by ICE or anyone else in uniform. But we do need to be aware of how we navigate in this climate to keep ourselves and each other safe.
ICE and Border Patrol agents have been trampling people's rights, sometimes with deadly results. So, it’s crucial to remember that even though you have legal rights, you must use good judgment in deciding when to exercise them. If a federal agent or law enforcement officer starts acting in an aggressive way toward you, it might not be wise or safe to assert your rights in that moment.
Review these key Know Your Rights resources before Sunday, February 8:
Know Your Rights: If ICE Confronts You
Know Your Rights: Encountering Law Enforcement and Military Troops
Save these Rapid Response Network phone numbers to report ICE activity:
- Santa Clara County: (408) 290-1144
- Alameda County: (510) 241-4011
- Contra Costa County: (925) 900-5151
- Marin County: (415) 991-4545
- Sonoma, Napa & Solano Counties: (707) 800-4544
- San Francisco: (415) 200-1548
- San Mateo County: (203) 666-4472
- Santa Cruz County: (831) 239-4289
Finally, if you feel your rights have been violated, write down what occurred and contact our civil liberties intake hotline once you’re in a safe location.