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Jan 23, 2026 In this discussion, Francisco Chavo Romero, an immigrant-rights activist with Unión del Barrio in Los Angeles, shares his insights on community defense against ICE. He highlights grassroots initiatives, including volunteer patrols and hotlines that keep neighborhoods informed. Francisco describes the tactics used to spot and monitor ICE activities and emphasizes legal limits while training others for protest actions. He also discusses the history of ICE raids and the current increased militarization in enforcement tactics, all while operating under constant surveillance.
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Trailing The ICE Convoy
- Francisco recounts trailing an ICE SUV in San Diego while activists monitored the agency's movements.
- Volunteers used hotlines and on-the-ground patrols to warn communities and sometimes followed agents until raids ended.
Train Neighbors To Report Staging Signs
- Train neighbors to spot staging signs like clustered SUVs and cars idling at odd hours and instruct them to call the hotline immediately.
- Send volunteers to confirm sightings, document agents, and follow convoys without interfering to protect communities legally.
Citizenship As Duty
- Francisco says his U.S. citizenship gives him protection and a responsibility to help neighbors without papers.
- Immigrants thank volunteers who take risks they cannot, underscoring why he feels compelled to act.