Disappeared by ICE in L.A.

Disappeared by ICE in L.A.: How to find detained relatives

The above article was published by the LA Times on June 27, 2025 by Staff Writer, Karen Garcia – I’ve also included a link to the LA Times article, but without a subscription reading it may be limited, thus I’ve reproduced their research on who to contact. The information is intended for those in Southern California. It contains referrals to organizations that may be helpful in the event you, a friend, or family member are detained by ICE. It is by no means an exhaustive list, but a place to start. The gallery does not provide any legal assistance, we are providing this information only as a courtesy. We wish everyone safety.

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If your loved one was detained by immigration enforcement agents, reach out to immigrant advocacy groups that can provide referrals, information, resources (such as food and financial assistance) and, in some cases, direct support.

A network of local rapid response hotlines has been established to document immigration enforcement activity and help connect those affected to legal services and other types of support, according to the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.

The following local rapid response hotline numbers are provided by the California Immigrant Policy Center and the ACLU Southern California:

There is a coalition of organizations and pro bono attorneys working to support individuals who have been detained, but it can be challenging to get immediate help because there is an overwhelming need.

Because of the high demand for legal help, Public Counsel, a nonprofit public interest law firm, is currently prioritizing cases based on extreme need and often can only take a bond case or help with locating a detained person.

Public Counsel warned that families who have not been affected by immigration enforcement but need help with their immigration status should look for a lawyer now and begin the immigration process in case they are detained in the future.

Your options for legal help include:

You can also search for an immigration lawyer through the American Immigration Lawyers Association online locator tool.