Deportation defense Resources
- VAO - Deportation Defense Flowchart
- VAO - 3 Levels of Defense
- VAO - Action Plan & Supporting Documents Checklist
- VAO - Know Your Rights Red Card (English & Vietnamese)
- Asian American Bar Association - Know Your Rights
- ACLU Norcal - Know Your Rights
- Asian Law Caucus - Guide to Filing Lawsuit to Request Release from Indefinite Immigration Detention Habeas Corpus - Zadvydas v. Davis (Oct, 2024)
ICE information
- Locate ICE Detainee: https://locator.ice.gov/
- ICE field offices: https://www.ice.gov/contact/field-offices (search for ERO (Enforcement & Removal Operations)
News
- June 30, 2025 - DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship. NPR
- June 20, 2025 - A federal court ruled that ICE unlawfully re-detained Mr. Nguyen (pre-95) without proof that his removal to Vietnam was realistically possible. Nguyen v. Hyde
- May 20, 2025 - The Guardian - US ‘illegally deported’ Vietnamese and Burmese migrants to South Sudan
- A Pierce County man expected to be deported to Vietnam. Instead, ICE routed him to South Sudan
- April 18, 2025 - ICE Newsroom - Vietnamese national in ICE custody dies in El Paso long-term acute care hospital
- March 22, 2025 - VAO Press Release: ICE Re-Arrest and Detention of Pre-1995 Vietnamese Immigrants is Inhumane
- Feb 28, 2025 - Reuters - Vietnam to support deportations from US after tariff threats
Northern California Local Rapid Response Hotlines
- Contra Costa County - Stand Together Contra Costa: 925-900-5151
- Humboldt County - Centro del Pueblo Rapid Response Network: 707-200-8091
- Kern County Rapid Response Network: 661-432-2230
- Marin County - Rapid Response Network: 415-991-4545
- Monterey Rapid Response Network (Monterey County): 831-204-8082
- North Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma, Napa & Solano Counties): 707- 800-4544
- Sacramento Rapid Response Network (Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte and rural areas North without a more local hotline): 916-382-0256
- San Francisco Rapid Response Network: 415-200-1548
- San Mateo County Rapid Response Network: 203-666-4472
- Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network: 408-290-1144
- Santa Cruz County: Your Allied Rapid Response Network & Pajaro Valley Rapid Response: 831-239-4289
- Valley Watch Rapid Response Network (Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced, Stanislaus, and Kern Counties): 559-206-0151
⚠️ Beware of Immigration Scams
We strongly urge individuals and families to be vigilant against immigration scams and fraudulent legal services that prey on those in desperate situations. Do not trust anyone who guarantees results, demands large sums of money upfront, or lacks transparency in their process.
Always seek guidance from experienced attorneys skilled in both criminal and immigration proceedings. Reliable legal support is essential to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
📣 Join Our Network of Support: Share Your Services & Resources
VAO invites organizations, advocacy groups, legal services, and community resources to join us in supporting individuals and families impacted by deportation. We encourage you to share your services, resources, and areas of expertise with us, so we can include them in our comprehensive database.
By collaborating, we can connect those in need with the right support, strengthen our advocacy efforts, and work together to protect vulnerable communities.
Let’s join forces to make a real difference.
our Commitment
VAO is dedicated to supporting individuals facing deportation by providing clear guidance, essential resources, effective advocacy, and comprehensive case management. Our goal is to ensure their rights are protected, their contributions are valued, and their families remain united. No one should have to face this fight alone.
