Power not Panic in the Bay Area

It is standard for the Department of Homeland Security to be present at large sporting events, such as the upcoming Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup later this summer.  However, the actions of the DHS and its agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol, are unpredictable under this administration.  In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, it is important to build our power, not our panic.

Rapid Response networks across the Bay Area are prepared to support communities in the coming days.  

Here’s how all of us can be empowered and prepared:

• Save the Rapid Response Line number for your county

• San Francisco: 415-200-1548

• Alameda County: 510-241-4011

• Contra Costa County: 925-900-5151

• Marin County: 415-991-4545 

• West Marin: 415-755-3622

• Sonoma, Napa & Solano Counties: 707-800-4544

• San Mateo County: 203-666-4472

• Santa Clara County: 408-290-1144 (note: the Super Bowl and surrounding events will take place in Santa Clara County)

• If you see unlawful actions, call or text photos and videos to your Rapid Response Network using the SALUTE/ALERTA zine

• Know Your Rights and remind others of theirs

• Everyone in this country has rights, regardless of their country of origin or immigration status

• You have the right to:

• Remain silent

• Ask to speak to a lawyer

• Ask if you are being detained

• Record video in public areas, including recording law enforcement

• For more information, see ACLU Know Your Rights Resources

• Know your own risk

• If you are an immigrant or have a green card, know that this puts you at risk for being deported.

• If you are a US citizen and can take more risk, consider using your privilege to volunteer with Adopt a Corner. For more information:

• San Francisco day labor corners

• Mission, Tenderloin, SoMa, Excelsior, Bayview in San Francisco

• Oakland

• Berkeley & Richmond

• Santa Clara County

• Hayward

• East Contra Costa

• If you witness unlawful detention/arrest

  • Ask the person for their full name, date of birth, and their emergency contact’s phone number, ideally with video and sound.

  • Report via your Rapid Response Network using the SALUTE/ALERTA zine

• Follow the Rapid Response Networks’ Instagram pages for updated information

• San Francisco: @sfrrn_

• San Mateo County: @fiabayarea 

• Santa Clara County: @scc_rapidresponsenetwork 

• North Bay: @northbayrapidresponsenetwork 

• Check in and stay connected with your neighbors and your communities

Thank you to District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder for her recent Instagram post and reminder of how everyday Bay Area residents can prepare for increased ICE presence in the Bay Area.