Summary
A church in Los Angeles, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, created a plan to respond if immigration officers visit due to increased immigration enforcement in the area. The church prepared materials and did practice exercises with its members to ensure they know how to handle such situations.
Key Facts
- St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Los Angeles has a plan for handling visits from immigration officers.
- The church placed pink folders with response instructions at building entrances.
- The folders contain guides on legal rights and examples of official court orders.
- Church staff and members practiced responding to immigration officers through role-play exercises.
- The church consulted with clergy, lawyers, and immigrant rights groups to create the plan.
- Other churches in Los Angeles are also preparing for immigration enforcement visits.
- The church emphasizes the difference between public and private spaces regarding where officers can enter without a warrant.
- The congregation distributes "know your rights" brochures in English and Spanish and does not keep records of members' immigration status.
