Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid

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Welcoming our new neighbors in DC metro (DMV) area through solidarity, not charity. ☎️ ICE Emergency hotline: 202-335-1183 dcmigrantmutualaid.org

Punch party A fundraiser for migrant solidarity mutual aid featuring DC's best bartenders Al Thompson Amy Mila Andres Alcala Ashtyn Harris Bianca Cerise Christopher Chapman Jessie Marrero Kapri Robinson KCM Michel Rivera Paola Salinas Princess Johnson Queenie Hoang Ylia Wilson Tunes by DJ Raffi and DJ Retrospect $25 Punch cup, drink ticket, stickers, vibes Sliding scale available April 27 6-10pm La Casita at La Cosecha 1280 4th Street NE
Fundraiser for DC Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Punch Party April 27 | 6-10 pm La Casita @ La Cosecha 1280 4th St NE Tickets: $25 sliding scale Includes 1 drink ticket, cup, and sticker
ALERTA ACTUALIZADA | 24 de marzo de 2026 La Migra en los aeropuertos Durante el fin de semana, Trump anunció que ICE se desplegará en los aeropuertos para “apoyar” a TSA, que actualmente cuenta con falta de personal debido a la disputa presupuestaria del DHS en el Congreso. Ayer se informó de que se había desplegado a ICE en más de 14 aeropuertos fuera del área metropolitana de Washington DC. Sin embargo, ayer se confirmaron avistamientos de agentes de ICE en el Aeropuerto Nacional de Washington (DCA) y en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Dulles (IAD), y se recibieron informes de su presencia en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Baltimore-Washington (BWI). Si ve a agentes del ICE en los aeropuertos de la zona del DMV, llame a la línea directa de la MSMA: 202-335-1183
UPDATED ALERT | March 24, 2026 ICE in airports Over the weekend Trump announced that ICE will be deploying to airports to “support” TSA, who are currently understaffed due to the DHS budget fight in congress. Yesterday, ICE was reported to be deployed to 14+ airports outside of the DMV area. However, yesterday there were confirmed sightings of ICE at Washington National Airport (DCA) & Dulles International Airport (IAD), and reports of them at Baltimore/ Washington International Airport (BWI). If you see ICE at DMV area airports, please call MSMA’s hotline: 202-335-1183
Cake with white frosting and blue and yellow flowers around the edge. The middle says call me msma in brown frosting.
The liberation fund Supports people inside Virginia detention centers with commissary and phone support, as well as occasional post release support too. Most people detained by ICE in the DMV area get sent to detention centers in Virginia. DC iwoc Provides people inside jails and prisons with commissary support. They also do weekly jail support at the DC jail. Our struggles are intertwined, the call to free them all includes people in jail, prison, and detention centers. Venmo @dcmigrantaid with “Giving Tuesday” in the memo.
This giving Tuesday let’s remember that commissary is care. Venmo @dcmigrantaid with “Giving Tuesday” in the memo. Donations will be split between 2 orgs - • La ColectiVA/ FTAVA's Liberation Fund • DC IWOC for commissary & jail support
Tweet from @MurielBowser “It has been the honor of my life to be your Mayor. Together, we have built a legacy of success of which I am intensely proud. With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not seek a fourth term.“
White ICE agent wearing a mask, glasses, and ball cap approaches a person in a car and says condescendingly: “Do you have any idea how racist it is to blow a whistle at workers that are probably legal? You’re just alerting them that ICE is here and they’re probably legal. That’s very racist.” Agent shakes his head dramatically and walks back to his car.
Agente del ICE llevándose un cartel de jardín que dice «Aquí ocurrió un secuestro del ICE».
ICE agent carrying away a yard sign that says “ICE kidnapping happened here”
La policía federal detiene una furgoneta blanca de trabajo. Hay dos coches patrulla negros sin distintivos.
Federal police pulling over a white van. Two black unmarked police cars are present.
Tweet from @MurielBowser: Oh no 5:18. 3/26/24 from Earth. 115k views
Hotline & Film the Police DC When the expanded occupation began in August, the MSMA hotline became the hotline for reporting all police & fed activity in the DMV area. Our operators stepped up to triple-staff our 24-7 hotline. Also, our admin team quickly adapted our systems, built more infrastructure, and trained more operators to handle the influx of calls, texts & emails. Since Aug 12, the hotline team fielded: • 4,750 incoming calls • Thousands of text messages • 227 intakes for detained people for legal referrals & mutual aid • Requests for the DMV Accompaniment Network On Sep 2, we launched Film the Police DC in collaboration with Harriet's Wildest Dreams. Since then, we have received over 900 emails with photos & videos.
Food, Supplies, and Resettlement Increased detentions and police/ fed presence heavily limited our compa's ability to work or leave their homes to get groceries and essentials. In response, our MSMA grocery & free store teams adapted & scaled up their work to deliver essentials, including groceries, clothes, and diapers, to up to 100 families every week, reaching nearly 2,500 people. Our furniture team picked up over 60 pieces of furniture (cribs, mattresses, and couches) from donors to distribute to 20 families. Unable to do in-person events out of satety concerns, our recreation team delivered toys and games to families and had smaller hangouts at compas' homes.
Three months of expanded occupation in DC It has been over three months since the expanded federal occupation of DC began. We say expanded because the federal presence in DC did not begin in August 2025—the District has always been occupied by the feds. MSMA has been busy. Overnight our ICE emergency hotline became the hotline for reporting all police and fed activity in the city. And our mutual aid teams had to rapidly scale up and pivot to respond to the increased & changing needs. Learn more about what we’ve been up to.
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Tweet from @maustermuhle: Bowser seems to hint that she'd be OK with the federal surge continuing beyond the initial 30 days. "I think we're going to have officers. We want to enhance our officer presence," she says. 2:05 PM · Aug 27, 2025
Basic Spanish* Phrases to Know "Hi, my name is _________, I’m a community member that’s responding to a possible ICE sighting in this area" "Hola, mi nombre es _________, soy un miembro de la comunidad que está respondiendo a un posible avistamiento de ICE en esta área." Did you see any law enforcement activity in this area? ¿Usted vió alguna actividad policial en esta zona? What time was it? ¿A qué hora? What did you witness? ¿Qué vió Usted? Do you need any support? ¿Usted necesita algún apoyo? This red card explains your rights and what to do in case of an encounter with ICE. Esta tarjeta roja explica sus derechos y que hacer en caso de un encuentro con la migra. This white card has phone numbers of local organizations and that support immigrants and a QR code with further resources. Esta tarjeta blanca tiene los números de organizaciones locales que apoyan a los inmigrantes y un código QR que se puede escanear para más recursos. *We recognize targeted community members speak additional languages and shouldn’t be subjected to one group.
If you see a detention taking place If able to, be a guide for the person being targeted “I’m just reminding you...” “You have the right to remain silent!” “Ask to see a judicial warrant!” “You have the right to contact your attorney!” “You do not need to sign anything!” “I’m recording because I am concerned for your safety” If you’re able to, ask*: “What’s your first and last name/s?” “What is your A number?” “What’s the name/number of someone I can contact for you?” *This is best done by someone who is not directly documenting the interaction so sensitive info is not captured on video “Solo te estoy recordando...” “¡Tienes derecho de permanecer en silencio!” “¡Pida ver una orden judicial!” “¡Tienes derecho a contactar a tu abogado!” “¡No necesitas firmar nada!” “Estoy grabando porque estoy preocupado por tu seguridad” Si puedes, pregunta*: “¿Cuál es tu nombre y apellidos?” “¿Cuál es tu número A/ número de extranjero ?” “¿Cuál es el nombre/número de alguien a quien puedo contactar para usted?” * Esto se hace mejor por alguien que no está documentando directamente la interacción por lo que la información sensible no se captura en vídeo
Remember to inform the rapid response hotlines MSMA: call for active raids & detentions, text for sightings Flyer Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources. MSMA (DC, MD, VA): (202) 335-1183 CASA (MD, VA): (888) 214-6016 If you encounter ICE, know your rights! DO carry with you proof of status and a form of local ID or proof of living here for over 2 years DO stay silent - you have the right to remain silent DO make sure a trusted friend/ relative knows your correct A-Number & country of birth and has a copy of your important documents DO create an emergency plan for you and your family Do NOT answer any questions Do NOT provide false documents Do NOT sign anything Do NOT run or flee, it can be used as a reason to detain you Scan this qr code for a list of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area: bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv Volante: ¿Vio a ICE en su vecindario? ¿Conoce a alguien detenido por ICE en DC, Maryland o Virginia? Llame a uno de nuestras líneas gratuitas para más información y recursos. La Red de Ayuda Mutua para Migrantes (DC, MD, VA): (202) 335-1183 CASA (MD, VA): (888) 214-6016 Si te encuentras con el ICE, ¡conoce tus derechos! Lleve consigo un comprobante de estatus y una forma de identificación local o un comprobante de haber vivido aquí durante más de 2 años. Ejerza su derecho de permanecer callado Asegúrese que un pariente o persona de confianza tenga su número-A y su país de nacimiento correcto y una copia de sus documentos importantes Elabore un plan de emergencia para usted y su familia NO facilite documentos falsos NO responda a ninguna pregunta NO firme nada NO huya ni corra, puede ser utilizado como motivo para detenerle Escanea este código qr para la lista de recursos legales, servicios directos y ayuda mutua en DC, MD y VA: bit.ly/recursos-migrantes-dmv
S.A.L.U.T.E. Documentation Size - How many agents/ officers/vehicles? Activity - What are the agents doing? Knocking on doors? Detaining someone? Attempting to enter private property? Location - Give an exact address, intersection and/or landmark. Unites - What letters, details, or patches are visible on the uniforms/jackets/vests/vehicles? Plainclothes? Masked? Pretending to be police? Refused to identify themselves? Time - What is the date and time? This info should be shared quickly. Equipment - What did agents have with them? Any weapons, flexicuffs, dogs, door breakers, LRAD sound cannon, vans, SUVs, etc. Document vehicle details especially plates! For a template go to salute.kyr.digital/en OR scan the QR code. The generated message is what you can use when communicating with the hotlines!
KYR as an ICE observer First Amendment -Right to record law enforcement activity in public view --Stay on public property ---If on private property and asked to leave by the business or property owner (not ICE), move to a public space nearby --Do not interfere! As this may cause harm to the community member being targeted. -Consider that you may be subject to further questioning - This is a prime role for U.S. citizen allies
Best practices for bystanders Fostering Safe Communities by Our Communities The material presented here should not be relied on as legal advice. please assess your own personal risks and reach out to an attorney. Logos: Montgomery County Immigrant Rights Collective, Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid, Colectivo de Familas Migrantes