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For and by the Ventura County community

El pueblo se defiende

We are a coalition of Ventura County organizations defending our immigrant and refugee community.

Know Your Rights
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See ICE? Call the hotline

805-296-1119

We answer 24 hours. The call is free and we never ask for your name.

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The procedure

What happens when you call

We never ask your immigration status or share your information with anyone.

01

You call the line

Someone reports ICE activity any time of day or night.

02

We verify

Trained volunteers confirm what's happening before any alert goes out.

03

We respond

We send legal observers to the scene to document and stand with the community.

04

We follow up

We connect affected families with legal, financial, and community support.

VC Defensa does not

  • Interfere with or obstruct law enforcement operations
  • Break any laws
  • Doxx any law enforcement officers
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VC Defensa is looking for people not at risk for deportation, down to defend our people and help build a local response network. We will find a role for everyone!

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VC Defensa is a volunteer-supported organization. Your donations are crucial to help us sustain our work. Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo!

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