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Simi Valley council hears immigrant‑resource presentation and police explanation of ICE policies amid vocal public pleas
Summary
Residents urged the council to adopt protections and legal assistance for immigrants after presentations from Interface Children & Family Services about 2‑1‑1 resources and from the Simi Valley Police Department explaining department limits under California law and notification practices for ICE operations.
Interface Children & Family Services described countywide immigrant supports and a specialized 211 portal that residents can reach by dialing 211, texting their ZIP to 898211, or visiting 211ventura.org and 211now.com. The presenter said Ventura County makes roughly 2,000 calls from Simi Valley annually and highlighted legal assistance, a 24/7 rapid‑response text network (ALERTA to (805) 870‑8855), mental‑health services for Medi‑Cal youth, and a community preparedness planning toolkit. The presenter said many resources are available regardless of immigration status.
Public commenters had urged the council to move beyond information and enact protections. Carla Castilla, a Simi Valley community organizer, cited local news reports of ICE incidents and called for immediate policies including reinstated SVPD…
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