ICE Is Not Welcome Here

Collaborate PASadena condemns—in the strongest possible terms—the federal government’s ongoing campaign of fear, detention, and disruption carried out through ICE operations in Los Angeles County, including right here in our city. The presence of ICE agents in local hotels, the use of military force in immigrant communities, and the targeting of our neighbors, workers, and families is an unconscionable abuse of power. These actions are not just political—they are deeply personal. They shatter trust; instill fear in classrooms, clinics, and homes; and turn neighbor against neighbor and friend against friend. Make no mistake: the manufacturing of crisis and fomenting of conflict is the point. It serves as a pretext to expand repression, justify raids, and normalize oppressive control over our communities.

We are witnessing, in real time, the destruction of our democracy and the consolidation of authoritarian power. We must be absolutely clear: this is not normal. Human beings are not illegal. ICE does not make us safer.

Collaborate PASadena exists to support the well-being of children, youth, and families. That work becomes impossible when families are torn apart and communities live in terror. We refuse to be silent while the communities we serve are under attack. We stand firmly with local leaders, organizers, and residents who have taken to the streets in peaceful protest. We uplift calls for dignity, justice, and safety for all—and we reject any attempt to criminalize immigrant life or community solidarity.

This moment demands action, coordination, and a recommitment to our shared values. We remain in the fight—with love, with resolve, and in unwavering solidarity. ICE is not welcome here.

If you or someone you know needs support, please contact CHIRLA’s Immigrant Assistance Line or explore Know Your Rights materials through the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Know Your Rights page.

In love and solidarity,

The Collaborate team