Vecindarios 901 | Rapid Response Network

Rapid Response Hotline

Report suspected immigration enforcement activity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(901) 329-7979

Call this number to report ICE activity in your area. Our volunteers work around the clock to confirm reports and notify the community.

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You See Something

You witness suspected ICE or immigration enforcement activity in your neighborhood.

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Call the Hotline

Call (901) 329-7979 immediately. Provide the location, what you saw, and how many agents you observed.

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We Respond

Our trained volunteers verify the report, deploy legal observers, and alert the community through social media.

Whistle Signal System

Carry a whistle. Learn the signals. Protect your community. No phone needed, no app, no language barrier.

3 Short, Quick Blows

ICE IS IN THE AREA

Alert your neighbors. Move indoors. Stay calm. Call the hotline.

Long, Continuous Blows

ICE IS DETAINING SOMEONE

Step outside if safe. Document and record. Blow your whistle. Make sure no one is alone.

Remember

Always carry your whistle when you leave home
Teach your family and neighbors the whistle codes
If you don't have a whistle, make noise — bang pots, shout, alert others
The whistle is a tool for awareness, not confrontation

Safety Tips

Be prepared. Stay informed. Protect your family.

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At Home

Do NOT open the door unless you see a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge
Communicate through the door or window — ask for identification
An administrative (ICE) warrant does NOT give them the right to enter your home
Keep doors and windows locked

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Prepare Your Family

Designate an emergency contact who can pick up your children from school
Provide written authorization for your emergency contact to make medical and legal decisions for your children
Keep copies of important documents in a safe place with a trusted person
Memorize important phone numbers — don't rely only on your phone

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In Public

Stay calm — do not run or draw attention to yourself
If you see ICE, move indoors quickly and calmly
Always carry your whistle and know the signal codes
Know the rapid response hotline: (901) 329-7979

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If You Witness ICE Activity

If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe: observe and record
Do NOT obstruct or interfere with ICE agents
Do NOT put yourself in harm's way
Try to get the name and date of birth of anyone detained
Call the Vecindarios 901 hotline immediately

Know Your Rights

These rights apply to EVERYONE in the United States, regardless of immigration status.

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Right to Remain Silent

You do NOT have to answer questions about where you were born, whether you are a U.S. citizen, or how you entered the country. Say: “I am exercising my right to remain silent.”

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Right Against Unreasonable Search

You do not have to consent to a search of yourself, your belongings, your car, or your home. Officers need a valid judicial warrant — signed by a judge — to enter your home.

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Right to an Attorney

You have the right to speak with a lawyer. If you are arrested by police, they must provide a government-appointed attorney. In immigration proceedings, you have the right to consult a lawyer at your own expense.

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Right to Due Process

You have the right to a hearing before a judge. You have the right against unreasonable seizure of your person.

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Right to Record

You have the right to record law enforcement interactions. This is protected by the First Amendment. Document what you see — video, photos, and written notes can be critical evidence.

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Warrant vs. Administrative Order

A JUDICIAL warrant is signed by a JUDGE and allows entry. An ADMINISTRATIVE warrant is signed by an immigration officer and does NOT authorize entry into your home. Know the difference — ask to see it through the window.