ICE Raids in the San Fernando Valley: Know Your Rights and Protect Your Family Now
URGENT: ICE ACTIVITY REPORTED IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
If you live in Panorama City, Van Nuys, Pacoima, Arleta, North Hills, Sun Valley, or anywhere in the San Fernando Valley, this is important information you need today.
Reports of increased ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity across the San Fernando Valley have been coming in from residents and community members. We know that news like this creates fear — especially for immigrant families who have spent years building their lives here.
Fear is understandable. But preparation is power. Knowing your rights before something happens is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family right now.
Schedule a Discovery SessionWhere ICE Activity Has Been Reported
Residents across the San Fernando Valley have reported seeing ICE agents in the following areas:
📍 Panorama City
📍 Van Nuys
📍 Pacoima
📍 Arleta
📍 North Hills
📍 Sun Valley
📍 Sylmar
📍 San Fernando
📍 North Hollywood
ICE operations have been reported near workplaces, parking lots, apartment complexes, residential streets, and businesses. This does not mean everyone in these areas are a target — but it does mean that everyone should be informed and prepared.
⚠️ Important: Do not share unverified information on social media. Always check the date, confirm the location, and avoid spreading posts that could put others at risk.
What to Do If You See ICE Agents
If you observe possible immigration enforcement activity near you:
✅ Stay calm. Do not run or try to hide in a dangerous way.
✅ Do not provide false documents. This can make your situation significantly worse.
✅ Do not sign anything without speaking to an attorney first.
✅ If agents come to your home, do not open the door unless they present a judicial warrant signed by a Judge. An administrative ICE warrant is not the same as a judicial warrant.
✅ You have the right to remain silent. You are not required to answer questions about your immigration status.
"An administrative ICE warrant does not give agents the right to enter your home. Only a judicial warrant signed by a judge does."
Build Your Family's Emergency Plan — Before You Need It
Every immigrant family should have a plan ready before an emergency happens. Here is what that plan should include:
📲 Memorize Key Phone Numbers
Do not rely only on your cell phone. If you are detained or lose your phone, you need to know by heart:
✔️ Your spouse or partner's number
✔️ A close family member's number
✔️ A trusted friend's number
✔️ Your immigration attorney's number
🚧Prepare a Childcare Plan
One of the greatest fears for parents is what will happen to their children. Prepare in advance:
✔️ Identify a trusted person who can pick up your children from school
✔️ Prepare emergency contact information
✔️ Make sure your children know how to call a family member, their home address, and what to do if a parent does not come home
📃Organize Your Important Documents
Keep both digital and physical copies of:
✔️ Passports and identification
✔️ Birth and marriage certificates
✔️ Work permits and USCIS receipts
✔️ Immigration notices and case information
A trusted family member should also know where to find these documents.
If a Family Member Is Detained
If a loved one is detained by ICE, time is of the essence. Here is what to do:
🔴 Find out where they were taken. Try to get as much information as possible about the location.
🔴 Gather all documents related to their case. Any immigration paperwork, receipts, or notices.
🔴 Contact an immigration attorney immediately. Do not wait days to act. The sooner you get legal guidance, the more options are available.
💡 The faster you get legal guidance after a detention, the more options you have. Do not wait!
You Are Not Alone
We know how frightening these reports are. We know what it means for families who have spent years contributing to this community, raising children here, and building something real.
The law gives you rights — even in moments like this. And having an attorney who understands those rights, and who will fight to protect them, can make all the difference.
Goldstein Immigration Lawyers is here for you. If you have questions about your immigration situation, your rights, or what to do if you or a family member is detained — we are ready to help.
Schedule a Discovery Session
Do not wait for an emergency to find legal support. Reach out today — before you need it.
Call us: (213) 262-2000
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