In this critical moment, our communities are facing an unprecedented surge in ICE activity and federal enforcement that directly threatens the safety and dignity of our neighbors. We have witnessed devastating impacts across the nation, including the unjust deaths of community members and a rise in detentions without due process. For the Vietnamese American community, this threat is particularly acute; despite previous protections, many who arrived as refugees before 1995 now face the life-altering reality of deportation.

As descendants of immigrants and refugees, we recognize this moment as a call to honor the sacrifices of our elders by standing against extrajudicial and arbitrary incarceration. We cannot remain silent while our human rights, civil rights, and livelihoods are at risk.

The Vietnamese American Roundtable is committed to providing the resources and information necessary to protect and support our community. We urge you to take the following actions:

• Know Your Rights: Empower yourself and your family by learning how to respond to ICE encounters. Remember: you have the right to remain silent, and you do not have to open your door for federal agents without a valid judicial warrant.

• Report ICE Activity: Monitor your local area and immediately notify Rapid Response Networks if you witness enforcement activity. In Santa Clara County, you can reach the 24/7 hotline at (408) 290-1144.

• Take Advocacy Action: Join us in demanding accountability and justice. Participate in local protests, contact your elected officials, and support national efforts to protect immigrant and refugee communities.

Together, we can ensure our community remains safe and that the dignity of every individual is respected. Please explore the compilation of resources on this page, inspired and informed by the work of our partners in solidarity with refugees and immigrants—including legal assistance, translated "Know Your Rights" guides, and rapid response contacts—to stay informed and protected.