The City of Irvine’s mission is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe and vibrant. The City’s response regarding immigration-related matters has not changed — the City of Irvine continues to focus on providing exceptional services to all in the community regardless of immigration status.
The Irvine Police Department is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement and remains committed to its role in protecting public safety and serving all members of the Irvine community.
Given the regional concern and heightened attention surrounding immigration enforcement activities, the City has taken the following steps to ensure transparency, safety, and accurate public information:
- Public Safety Readiness: The City has activated its internal response protocols to ensure adequate law enforcement staffing and public safety support.
- Public Information Access: Weekly updates and accurate information regarding the evolving situation.
- Legal Resource Access: The City has a resource program to connect Irvine residents with due-process legal support if needed.
View our Immigration Response Resources Guide
View our legal aid resources in spanish
View our legal aid resources in Arabic
View our legal aid resources in Farsi
View our legal aid resources in Japanese
View our legal aid resources in Korean
View our legal aid resources in Vietnamese
View our legal aid resources in Simplified Chinese
View our legal aid resources in Traditional Chinese
Additional response resource guides are being translated into multiple languages.
Immigration Enforcement Updates
August 1, 2025: The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the restraining order, denying the federal government’s request for a pause.
July 21, 2025: The City of Irvine was notified by U.S. Border Patrol that they would be conducting targeted enforcement in the City. It was later confirmed that two people were taken into custody in the area of the Irvine Spectrum Center.
July 19, 2025: The City of Irvine was notified by U.S. Border Patrol that they conducted targeted enforcement in the City. It was later confirmed that one person was taken into custody in the area of Main and Executive Circle.
July 11, 2025: A temporary restraining order was issued in a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles to stop indiscriminate immigration raids in Southern California based on race, location, language spoken or occupation. The second temporary restraining order requires access to legal representation.
June 29, 2025: The City of Irvine was notified by U.S. Border Patrol that they conducted targeted enforcement at two locations in the City. It was later confirmed that five people were taken into custody from a car wash.
June 12, 2025: The City of Irvine was notified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they would be conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations at several locations throughout the City. It has been confirmed that these activities were focused on locating specific individuals under investigation for criminal activity who also have immigration law-related violations.
Online Detainee Locator System
To locate a family member who may be in custody, visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website.