MENDOCINO CO., 1/3/26— The first rapid response network and watch hotline for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Mendocino County has launched with the help of several local volunteers.
Anyone who sees ICE agents in the area can call (707) 621-8220 to report sightings to the Mendocino County Rapid Response Network, which has volunteers trained and ready to quickly identify, verify, and inform the community if ICE is conducting raids or detaining immigrants locally.
The network also works to dispel false rumors of ICE sightings, share verified information with local news outlets, and post updates about ICE activity on social media. The network officially launched in early December, but the group has been recruiting volunteers and organizing trainings since spring of 2025.
Rapid response networks are volunteer-led community organizations that monitor ICE activity and support immigrant communities. These networks largely came to prominence during President Donald Trump’s first term, following his administration’s increased targeting and removal of immigrants lacking permanent legal status.
According to a press release from the Mendocino County network, “An important part of the network is the sharing of community education so people know their rights and how to protect themselves.”
Judy Abeja Hummel of Boonville, a volunteer and member of the network’s steering committee, said in an interview that one of their goals is to support local immigrant neighbors and friends who are fearful of ICE raids.
“I hope that ICE does not come to this community, but if they do, I want us to be ready to stand up in solidarity with all of our neighbors. To me this isn’t a question of immigration, this is a question of civil rights, human rights, and human decency,” Hummel said. “Many of my Latino neighbors have been afraid to leave the house, or they just go to work and come straight home. There have been many false alarms and rumors that keep re-traumatizing people. One important thing we offer is checking every rumor that comes along and verifying or debunking it as quickly as possible, so that people can go on living their lives.”
Hummel also said the network has trained 125 local volunteers to help monitor and verify ICE sightings. She said the steering committee has about six to eight people leading the group’s efforts. The network is still looking for a local volunteer coordinator for the Round Valley region.
“We are divided into five regions — Ukiah, Willits, Anderson Valley, North Coast, and South Coast, and each area has a local volunteer coordinator organizing, vetting, and bringing volunteers onboard,” Hummel said.
The Mendocino County Rapid Response Network will also be hosting “know your rights” trainings in Spanish and English, has a program to support businesses in being prepared for immigration raids, and is developing a group of volunteers to accompany immigrants to their court hearings.
More information about the Mendocino County Rapid Response Network can be found at mendorrn.org/hola.
“We simply cannot allow people to pour into the United States undetected, undocumented, unchecked, and circumventing the line of people who are waiting patiently, diligently, and lawfully to become immigrants in this country.”
– U.S. Senator, Barack Obama, 2005
We need ICE here!! Liberals 🤣🤣🤣
Dave-there are several types of statuses, as you know.
What MCRRN Volunteers are assisting is the unlawful detainment of folks that have abided by the required applications and are currently in compliance, as you verified by your own post. Why are you flaming a fire where there is no spark? What is your end goal here? And don’t hide your identity. I don’t.
Martha: See my other posts. My goal is to help inform the public on topics of the day. At first blush the MCRRN seems like a common collective of volunteers intending to serve the community at large, however, that nice sounding description could also describe the KKK.
For what purpose do you need my personal identification? Why even put that out on the internet? I pay a subscription service to remove it where possible.
“I love the poorly educated”. – felon trump
Yes, we do. We need ice here. We cannot allow undocumented people that don’t want to become legal citizens. They’ve had plenty of years to do so and just don’t care about it. Otherwise they wouldn’t have to hide in their homes or be afraid.
What does it cost to get citizenship? Been married for 11 years and still can’t afford it.
You are misinformed in the process of attaining legal status. Why make such an uninformed comment?
Don’t forget that the Nina, Pinta and Mayflower are docking soon to pick up the degenerates they left behind! That’s YOU!
Martha: Why do you engage in personal attacks with those who disagree with you? Do you often struggle with having an adult conversation with others?
I was sure to send this link and article along with the phone number to the Department of Homeland security and the FBI. I hope the people behind this scheme are punished to the fullest extent of the law for jeopardizing Law Enforcement Officer Safety.
Just Notified the FBI-And what? You think crazy eye Patel is gonna show?! LMAO!
Get over yourself!
Well played Sir.
I bet you applauded on 1/6 when your violent insurrectionist brethren assaulted the Capitol Police trying to disrupt Joe Biden’s confirmation?
Every single one of the insurrectionists should have been lined up on a wall and given the Ashli Babbitt treatment.
If the Mendocino County Rapid Response Network learns that ICE and federal law enforcement is planning a bust operation in Round Valley to apprehend illegal aliens involved in drug dealing, firearms and water diversion are they going to warn the criminals of the planned operation?
Just wondering where you draw the line on aiding and abetting criminal activity?
Of course there is no response. Liberals hate law and order and what’s right.
Dave-I suspect that if the local law agencies are working on such an operation, they’d know who to contact, including ice.
MCRRN is a volunteer group-how hard is that to grasp?
Dr Hoades: Dr in what? Certainly didn’t take the Hippocratic Oath or Declaration of Geneva it appears or you wouldn’t be running your mouth.
WTF is wrong with you Mendo peeps?
Your not Native born, Mayan or Aztec?
Do you even know where tf you’re from?
Marty:
It is very easy to understand that MCRRN is a volunteer organization, however, that status does not justify illegal behavior. BTW, the KKK was a volunteer organization as are armed militia groups.
Meanwhile, ICE is carrying out its legal authority to make arrests of those individuals who are in violation of our immigration laws, as approved by the US Congress and signed into law. The foundational power for Congress to regulate immigration stems directly from the U.S. Constitution. How hard is that to understand?
Rebecca June Spicer-Oh my! As mentioned-the Nina, pinta and mayflower docking soon to pick up your potty mouth self! Pack up your EuroImmigrant self! You’re going home! Yay for you!!
Sounds like news and specific details about this volunteer group have been passed along to various agencies of interested.
I sure hope they have a competent lawyer on retainer and a generous legal fund for the day when agencie(s) come knocking (or not knocking) with search and arrest warrants, charging relevant and self-selected individuals with interfering with Federal law enforcement operations.
Good luck.
In other news:
“Renee Nicole Good, the Minnesota mother fatally shot by a federal agent after allegedly driving her vehicle toward him, had been involved in anti-ICE activism and participated in groups aimed at monitoring and resisting immigration enforcement, according to a report.”
Training Tip (FAFO):
“Using a vehicle to block or interfere with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considered illegal and highly dangerous. Federal law clearly defines obstruction of ICE operations as a criminal offense, and this includes physically blocking agents, using intimidation, or providing false information to prevent an arrest. Individuals engaging in such conduct may face misdemeanor or felony charges, fines, and potentially jail time.”
Tell me how grape growers who use migrant labor to turn a profit are anti migration?
I can’t make it make sense.
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Let’s repel ICE and tell them to get the fuck out of Mendo. Here’s to ICE 🖕