Immigration Rights, LGBTQ+, Federal Worker and Other Resources

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Immigration Assistance Resources Guide:

Know your rights:

GET PREPARED:

  • Ensure that all important documents are in a safe place where family members can
  • access them.
  • Make a plan with family in the event you or a family member is detained by ICE, including identifying a caretaker for your children.
  • Memorize important phone numbers.
  • Consider consulting with an immigration attorney.

YOU HAVE RIGHTS:

  • You have the right to remain silent and to contact an attorney.
  • You have the right to due process and to have your case heard before a judge.
  • You have the right to say no to being searched or having your home searched unless ICE has an arrest warrant (not a removal order, etc). Agents do not have the right to search you or your belongings without your consent or probable cause.
  • You have the right to ask ICE to leave.

IF YOU INTERACT WITH ICE:

  • Do not volunteer ANY information.
  • You do not need to provide your immigration status or place of birth.
  • If ICE enters your home without your permission, probable cause, or a warrant, clearly state that you do not give them permission to enter or search your belongings.
  • Do not lie or present any false or fraudulent documentation, including a fake name. You do not have any obligation to sign any document without speaking to an attorney. Do not sign a document you do not understand.
  • If you feel safe, document the event using your phone (via video or audio recording). If ICE shows up to your home or place of work, ask to see a warrant before you open the door.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The above is for general informational purposes only. Its contents are not legal advice.

Additional Know Your Rights resources: 

Find Immigration-Related Legal Services:

Resources related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detainees:

  • If a loved one has been detained, and you do not know where they were taken, you can use the Detainee Locator tool here: https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search
  • To request direct assistance on behalf of a detained individual who you feel is being mistreated, you can visit the Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO): https://www.dhs.gov/office-immigration-detention-ombudsman
  • Report instances of fraud, waste, abuse, and criminal misconduct involving Department of Homeland Security programs, personnel and funds to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General: https://www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline
    • If you do not wish to report directly to a federal agency, and you live within California’s 11th Congressional District, feel free to call our office at (415) 556-4862

 

Resources for Federal Workers 

Since January 20, aggressive and sweeping actions have been taken to attack the federal workforce, which will harm all Americans who count on Social Security, Medicare, Veterans benefits, and other critical federal services. 

I am committed to a strong and nonpartisan civil service that can deliver for the American people. I oppose these actions to purge the civil service and try to force dedicated public servants off the job. I remain concerned that the proposed “deferred resignation” is a dubious means to cause a mass exodus in the federal government. 

As you navigate this challenging time in federal employment, you may wish to contact your union or HR representatives for more information.

If you are a government employee with information related to the politicization of the federal workforce, the firing of civil servants, and waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars, you may reach out anonymously to the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.

 

Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community 

San Francisco is blessed with a vibrant LGBTQ+ community and has long led the charge for justice and equality. As LGBTQ+ Americans endure a heartbreaking and accelerating campaign of violence and persecution, Democrats in Congress will continue to serve as a resolute voice for respect, equality and dignity for all.

 

Direct Help with a Federal Agency 

If you need direct help navigating the processes of a federal agency and want to request our assistance, please visit my federal agency assistance page here, click on the agency in question, and follow instructions to submit a Privacy Release Form. My District Office team will be in touch. You can also call my District Office at 415-556-4862.

We will stay in touch with updated information as the various problems and solutions unfold.

 

Mental Health Resources:

While various communities are under attack by the new administration, this can be an extremely distressing time for many. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, please call 911. Below you will find additional resources to help you locate and access mental health and substance abuse assistance.

  • The National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a tool on their website to find local resources: https://findtreatment.gov/
  • If you need to speak with someone, you can call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
  • The National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a tool on their website to find local resources: https://findtreatment.gov/
  • If you need to speak with someone, you can call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ 

Office Locations

US Capitol Building
Washington, DC Office
1236 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-4965
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San Francisco Office
90 7th Street Suite 2-800
San Francisco, CA  94103
Phone: (415) 556-4862