ACLUF-SDIC launches Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Reporting Hotline

(KYMA) - One local non-profit has launched the Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Reporting Hotline in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The ACLU Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties (ACLUF-SDIC) says this move is in response to a surge of civil rights violations occurring nationwide.

Two new regional hotlines have been launched for the public to report harassment, use of force, racial profiling, warrant less stops and detention from ICE or federal agents.

They're now tracking and investigating unlawful conduct by federal immigration agents both against people lawfully exercising first amendment rights and against people otherwise detained by federal law enforcement agencies.

"Despite what this administration wants us to believe, ICE, Border Patrol and federal agents are not above the law. Nothing about our constitutional protections has changed. We must demand real accountability when federal agents harm members of our communities. We encourage folks to share this hotline with community members and call us if your rights have been violated by these federal agents."

Frederick Carroll, Legal Director, ACLUF-SDIC

The number for people in Imperial County is 760-645-9335, and there is also ACLUF-SDIC's online reporting form.

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