A guide to surviving ‘la migra’

What to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes around
by Leslie Layton & Ken Magri | Posted July 10, 2025
NorCal Resist Sacramento and Chico maintain a hotline for ICE sightings. Photo courtesy of NorCal Resist.

Lee esta nota en español aqui. This resource guide was produced in a joint collaboration between ChicoSol and the Chico News & Review.

This guide will assist non-citizen immigrants and mixed-status families concerned about the crackdown underway by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The information — we’re publishing in both Spanish and English — includes links to organizations that can provide guidance. Please download and share this guide as a starter reference for free help, and seek legal advice as needed.

1. How to identify ICE vehicles and agents:

ICE vehicles are often not marked with a logo. Agents may be using unmarked cars with tinted windows and without license plates; they often travel in newer model American SUVs such as Chevy Tahoes. read more