Responding to Immigration Enforcement Concerns: Rights and Resources

Published on June 26, 2025

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The ongoing behavior of federal immigration authorities is spreading fear and pain throughout the Culver City community. We are proud that we have been a Sanctuary City since 2017. Our commitment to being a welcoming city for immigrants remains steadfast.

Here’s what we are doing now to ensure everyone in our community feels safe:

  • We are providing City staff with procedures to protect children and other community members at summer camps, The Plunge, parks, buses, City Hall and other City facilities—including “Know Your Rights”.
  • We are preparing resources for community members that will be available at City Facilities and on our website, including “Know Your Rights”.
  • All resources and communications will be provided in Spanish and English. Red Cards are available for print on the City's website. Here is the Red Card in English(PDF, 59KB) and the Red Card in Spanish(PDF, 60KB).
  • The Culver City Police Department abides by California State Legislation, City of Culver City Resolution No. 2017-R025, and Department Policies that strictly prohibit cooperation in federal immigration enforcement activities.
  • The Culver City Police Department has robust, clear, and concise guidelines and policies related to Automated License Plate Reader data. The Department aligns with California State Legislation and Department Policy regarding the usage and sharing of this data and strictly enforces restrictions on the usage or sharing with federal immigration enforcement.
  • Anyone who feels unsafe from individuals who are not readily identifiable as federal agents should call 9-1-1. Culver City Police will rapidly respond to ensure public safety. The Culver City Police Department does not engage in immigration enforcement and cannot interfere with or obstruct federal enforcement actions.
  • We will connect volunteer groups with food banks to facilitate assistance to those community members in need at this time.
  • We will advocate to our Federal elected officials to do more to protect our community.

We will continue to keep you informed as the City Council considers additional City policies, programs or procedures to protect our community.

The Culver City now has a full list of Know Your Rights resources available on our website. 

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