Rapid Response
Respond Safely
The emergence of unlawful, often violent, detentions of U.S. Citizens and non-Citizens alike, is a call to action for volunteers to get involved in Rapid Response initiatives. When done correctly and with proper guidance, rapid response supports timely, peaceful, coordinated observation to document unconstitutional behaviors of federal agencies.
For guidance and best practice protocols, see the resources below:
Report ICE Sightings anywhere in New Jersey
Organizations such as DIRE New Jersey and Cosecha New Jersey have launched reporting portals and Spanish language support for immigrant communities.
Download:
Access their reference guide with important details for New Jerseyans, including hotline numbers to call when reporting ICE sightings.
Cosecha New Jersey also released the following Rapid Response training guide tailored to New Jerseyans.
The Twin Cities model to Rapid Response
The valuable lessons learned to respond to and resist the tyrannical tactics deployed in Minneapolis, have been captured by a collective alliance and think tank for the resistance - https://crimethinc.com/
A downloadable guide is available to use as a reference.
S.A.L.U.T.E.
Use this simple-to-remember mnemonic when reporting, recording and documenting interactions with federal agencies. Complete and accurate information can be used to ensure accountability.
