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Immigrants and Refugees: County of Monterey’s Welcoming Resolution and Know Your Rights Resources
On January 14, 2025 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors updated its Welcoming Resolution originally adopted in 2017. History and details, including Completed Board Order:
https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7089432&GUID=22CF39C1-F6D6-4E43-9943-442018CD700D
Everyone in the United States, regardless of immigration status, has rights. Know Your Rights informational videos in English, Spanish, Triqui, and Mixteco are available at https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/administrative-office/intergovernmental-and-legislative-affairs/know-your-rights. Also available are bilingual (English-Spanish) informational pocket-sized “red cards” summarizing constitutional rights. https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=137315
For more information from the County of Monterey, go to: https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/administrative-office/intergovernmental-and-legislative-affairs/know-your-rights.
The county’s “Know Your Rights” web page also includes info about community workshops (e.g., in Salinas on February 12, 2025 – https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/48372/).
“It is important to make clear that we are one community in Monterey County and that all of our residents, regardless of immigration status, contribute to the social and economic fabric of this county.”https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/local_spin/the-second-trump-administration-is-beginning-the-fear-is-already-here/article_955f39ba-d389-11ef-ac5e-4f81a166f0a1.html
“The revised resolution’s language aligns with state law, ensuring that no county resources can be used to enforce immigration laws unless mandated by state law, federal law, or a court order.”
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“This is not about protecting people who may have created or caused heinous acts. This isn’t that. We’re truly focused on the community that comes here to work hard and to be part of the society that we all value here in the Salinas Valley.”—Supervisor Chris Lopez.
https://www.ksbw.com/article/county-monterey-california-immigrant-protection/63425240
“It is vital to remember that our role in law enforcement is not to enforce federal immigration laws. It is to protect all residents of Monterey County. We are committed to building trust with every individual of our community regardless of their immigration status.”—County of Monterey Sheriff https://www.montereyherald.com/2025/01/15/county-board-of-supervisors-reaffirms-commitment-to-immigrants/
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
The following directory includes resources such as California Rural Legal Assistance, Catholic Charities, UFW Foundation, and many others: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?zip=93950&x=14&y=14
Related history on the Bicycling Monterey website
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This post was published on 16 January 2025. One or more changes last made to this post on 17 January 2025.
