Immigration Information and Resources

A Safe, Inclusive Riverside for Everyone

The City of Riverside welcomes and supports all residents, regardless of immigration status. This page brings together helpful information, reporting tools, and resources so community members can stay informed, understand their rights, and feel confident accessing City services. Our goal is to make it easy for individuals and businesses to find reliable information about immigration-related activity and the steps the City is taking to promote safety and transparency.

Report ICE Activity Know Your Rights

Immigration News & Updates

Immigration News Updates

Disclaimer: The Riverside Police Department’s data is based on notifications received from federal agencies and reports submitted by the community. Because federal notifications are voluntary, the numbers reflect only the activity that was shared with us.

Know Your Rights

Residents

  • Everyone in Riverside has rights, no matter their immigration status. Knowing your rights can help you feel safer and more prepared. Here you’ll find simple guidance on what you can do if you or someone you know interacts with federal immigration authorities.

    You have the right to:

    • Remain silent and decline to answer questions about your immigration status.
    • Ask officers to identify their agency and show a judicial warrant.
    • Decline consent to enter your home or private spaces without a judge-signed warrant.
    • Decline consent to search your belongings or vehicle.
    • Record immigration enforcement activity when it is safe to do so.
    • Make an emergency plan for your family in case of an emergency.
Employers

Workplace visits by federal immigration authorities can be unexpected. Here you’ll find practical guidance to help you respond appropriately and protect your employees.

Your Rights as an Employer:

  • Decline entry to non-public areas unless agents present a judicial warrant.
  • Review and verify the warrant before allowing access.
  • Decline to provide employee records unless presented with a subpoena or judicial warrant.
  • Inform employees they are not required to share their immigration status

Immigration Legal & Community Resources

Know Your Rights & Legal Information
Worker & Workplace Rights
Local & Regional Support

Riverside's Commitment

On October 14, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24310 to strengthen transparency, public safety, and identification standards during immigration-related activity in Riverside.

The City is committed to:

  • Sharing immigration-related information clearly and responsibly
  • Protecting privacy and limiting data sharing
  • Ensuring appropriate identification for all law enforcement in the City
  • Providing monthly updates to the Human Relations Commission and City Council
  • Offering Know Your Rights and employer guidance materials
  • Supporting local organizations that serve immigrant families

Read Resolution No. 24310

Frequently Asked Questions

Residents

No. The City does not maintain immigration status registries and does not share immigration status information with federal enforcement agencies unless required by law or a judicial warrant.
Yes. All residents can access City services regardless of immigration status.
Stay calm, you have the right to remain silent, and you can ask if they have a warrant. You may also report the incident using the “Report ICE Activity” form. This does not replace legal advice.
No. RPD does not enforce civil immigration laws. They enforce state and local laws and do not detain individuals based solely on immigration status.
RPD relies on good-faith notifications from federal agencies. Federal agencies are not required to notify the City, so the statistics reflect only the incidents reported to us and may not represent all enforcement activity.
You may share your experience through the “Report ICE Activity” form. The City will document the incident and refer it to the appropriate oversight or legal partners as allowed by law.

Employers

You may decline entry to non-public areas unless agents present a judicial warrant signed by a judge. You may ask to review the warrant before allowing access.
No, not unless you are served with a subpoena or a judicial warrant. You have the right to review the document before providing any records.
A judicial warrant is signed by a judge and may authorize access to non-public areas. An administrative warrant (Forms I-200 or I-205) is not sufficient to enter private areas without your consent.
Develop a response plan, identify public vs. private areas, train your staff on your procedures, and review the City’s upcoming Employer Toolkit for guidance.
The City can provide educational materials and training, but cannot provide legal advice. You may wish to consult an attorney for specific questions.
You must comply with lawful warrants and subpoenas. Declining an unlawful or unsupported request (such as entry without a judicial warrant) is within your rights under state and federal law.”

Disclaimer: This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from a licensed attorney. External links are provided for convenience. The City of Riverside does not control or endorse external websites.

Your Privacy Matters

The City of Riverside does not collect or store immigration status information in City databases and does not share ALPR or camera data with federal agencies without a lawful warrant tied to a specific criminal case.

Learn more about your rights