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After protests, Anaheim launches ‘Anaheim Contigo’ and public asks for ICE alerts, legal help and transparency
Summary
Following large public demonstrations and numerous public comments about federal immigration enforcement in Anaheim neighborhoods, the city announced 'Anaheim Contigo' — a partnership with the Anaheim Community Foundation to provide emergency assistance and resource coordination — and heard repeated calls to implement real‑time public alerts and legal supports.
Tens of speakers at the June 17 meeting pressed the Anaheim City Council to do more after recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the area. The council and staff announced a new city‑led initiative, Anaheim Contigo, and said they will continue expanding community supports and legal‑service coordination.
What the city announced
City Manager Jim Vanderpool said Anaheim Contigo is a collaborative effort with the Anaheim Community Foundation to provide emergency assistance grants and community resources for families, workers and businesses affected by enforcement. The program will: distribute emergency assistance grants via case managers at existing family resource centers; identify trusted legal and nonprofit partners for removal defense and outreach; and publish practical…
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