The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Civil Liberties Enforcement and Accountability Rules (CLEAR) ordinance on January 28, 2026, restricting federal immigration agents from entering non-public county spaces without a judicial warrant. The measure strengthens transparency, protects civil rights, and ensures residents can access services without fear of intimidation or discrimination. The ordinance takes effect February 28, 2026.
Know Your Rights Resources
Need Immediate Help?
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA): (888) 624-4752
- ACLU Southern California: (213) 977-9500
- Report ICE Activity (PaseLaVoz): Call or text (415) 715-9990
Know Your Rights at a Glance
- Remain Silent: You are not required to answer questions about your immigration status or birthplace.
- Do Not Open Doors: Only open if presented with a judge-signed arrest or search warrant.
- Do Not Sign Documents: Consult an attorney before signing anything.
- Seek Legal Help: Contact trusted legal organizations for guidance.
State and Legal Assistance Resources
- California Department of Justice, Office of Immigrant Assistance: (800) 952-5225
- California Department of Social Services Immigration Services Unit: (916) 651-8017| ImmigrationServices@dss.ca.gov
Legal Support Organizations
- CHIRLA: (888) 624-4752
- ACLU San Diego: (619) 232-2121 | info@aclu-sdic.org
- Catholic Charities of California: (888) 924-2777
- San Diego Rapid Response Network: (619) 536-0823 | County Rapid Response (714) 881-1558
- Alianza Comunitaria (North San Diego ICE Checkpoints)
Text “Alianza” to 33733 for Spanish / “Alianza2” for English
Free & Low-Cost Legal Assistance
- CRLAF – California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
(916) 446-7904 - ILRC – Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- Law Help CA – Immigration Assistance
- Catholic Charities of California – Immigration Services
Free and affordable immigration legal services.
(888) 924-2777
University-based legal support is also available. UC San Diego students and employees may contact the campus immigration attorney at (530) 219-8856.
Worker and Legal Rights
Regardless of immigration status, workers have the right to report unsafe conditions, wage theft, and discrimination without retaliation. Individuals may observe and document ICE enforcement actions but should not interfere.
Additional legal help can be found through nonprofit directories, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the National Lawyers Guild. Residents can also subscribe to PaseLaVoz alerts for real-time ICE activity updates by calling or texting (415) 715-9990.