Immigration Resources & Updates

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. 

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Immigration Response Resource Guide

View our Immigration Response Resources Guide

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Know someone detained?

  • If there’s any doubt about who detained them or if they’re injured, call 9-1-1 immediately.
  • Report the incident to Irvine Police Department's non-emergency line: 949-724-7000.
  • To locate the person and get details:
    • Visit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website. Note that it may take 24-48 hours for a name to appear.
    • If not listed, contact LA ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Field Office at 213-830-7911 or email LosAngeles.Outreach@ICE.dhs.gov.
      • Ask ICE for:
        • Detainee’s location
        • Bond status and amount, and
        • Name and contact information for their ERO Case Officer (phone, email, and fax).
  • Notify your U.S. Representative:

These resources are not legal advice. They are provided for reference purposes, and the City of Irvine does not endorse or certify as to their contents or accuracy.

First 24 Hour Response

First 24 Resource Guide

Immigration Enforcement Updates

December 9, 2025: The City of Irvine is not aware of any additional enforcement activity since late July. 

November 11, 2025: The City of Irvine is not aware of any additional enforcement activity since late July. 

October 21, 2025: The City of Irvine is not aware of any additional enforcement activity since late July.

September 8, 2025: The U.S Supreme Court reversed a temporary restraining order issued by a federal district judge in Los Angeles on July 11, 2025. The order prohibited immigration raids in Southern California based on race, location, language spoken, or occupation. This reversed the judgment from two lower courts in the case of Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, which will allow the federal government to resume enforcement actions at places such as bus stops, car washes, and home improvement stores. On September 24, the federal district court will consider whether to issue a preliminary injunction based on additional evidence. Read more about the Supreme Court ruling. 

August 23, 2025: Immigration Customs and Enforcement conducted a targeted enforcement operation at a residence in the area of Quail Ridge and E. Knollcrest. One person was taken into custody. This operation appears to be connected with a criminal investigation.

August 19, 2025: The City of Irvine is not aware of any additional enforcement activity since late July.

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 learned that the U.S. Border Patrol conducted 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 learned that the U.S. Border Patrol conducted targeted enforcement in the City. It was later confirmed after the City reached out to U.S. Border Patrol 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 (Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem) 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 learned that the U.S. Border Patrol 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.

Food Distribution 

To assist individuals and households in the Irvine community, the City of Irvine offers 30-pound food boxes to income eligible residents on the second Thursday of each month at Heritage Park Community Center (14301 Yale Avenue). Reservations to receive a food box is highly encouraged. Visit the Food Distribution website for more information and a link to reserve a box. 
 
Local organizations also provide options for food distribution, and a list can be found here.
 

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These resources are not legal advice.  They are provided for reference purposes, and the City of Irvine does not endorse or certify as to their contents or accuracy.