"A coalition of organizations are gearing up on Thursday, preparing to hand out flyers to hundreds of immigrant families who live in the South Bay. Ashley Lejis is the Accompaniment Coordinator with the Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County. "It's designed for community members if they see or suspect to see ICE or if a loved one is detained by ICE, or if ICE shows up at your door. You call this hotline number," Lejis said."
"They provide free emergency services countywide to residents facing deportation. Their goal is to educate the immigrant community about ICE activity as soon as possible. Lejis said they have legal observers who verify the information. MORE: Immigration activity confirmed in San Jose as ICE regulation policy heads to council "Whenever there is a widespread rumor or something that's going around social media - we want to make sure the community has a safe and reliable space to be able to get this information," Lejis said."
"On Friday, the Rapid Response Network will have nearly 150 volunteers handing out materials. They'll be spread out across 10 different cities in the South Bay. "For every city we have identified at least one to two places which we have gone to before or have by word of mouth, know that these communities are there and need the extra support," Lejis said. From Gilroy to Palo Alto, Lejis said Friday will mark the organization's biggest 'Day of Action.' Each bag is filled with materials that will go to a specific city."
Rapid Response Network volunteers will distribute flyers and resource bags to hundreds of immigrant families across ten South Bay cities to prepare for potential ICE encounters. The organization operates a hotline and offers free emergency services countywide to residents facing deportation, and deploys legal observers to verify reported ICE activity. Nearly 150 volunteers will staff the Day of Action, delivering materials at identified community locations from Gilroy to Palo Alto to provide extra support. The effort aims to give families reliable information, reduce panic from rumors, and connect residents to a support system and emergency assistance. Organizers emphasize rapid, trusted communication when ICE activity is suspected or reported.
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