Local ACLU Launches Hotlines To Report 'Unlawful Conduct' By Feds In San Diego, Imperial Counties

SAN DIEGO, CA — The ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties has launched two regional hotlines for reporting "unlawful conduct" by agents from Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other federal law enforcement agencies.

The hotlines will allow residents to confidentially report harassment, racial profiling, use of force, warrantless stops or other potential violations of constitutional rights. According to the foundation, calls will be reviewed to document and evaluate unlawful actions by federal agents.

The hotlines were launched in response to "a surge of civil rights violations occurring nationwide," according to the foundation.

"Despite what this administration wants us to believe, ICE, Border Patrol and federal agents are not above the law," ACLUF-SDIC Legal Director Frederick Carroll said in a statement.

"Nothing about our constitutional protections has changed. We must demand real accountability when federal agents harm members of our communities," Carroll said. "We encourage folks to share this hotline with community members and call us if your rights have been violated by these federal agents."

The San Diego County hotline is 619-467-1663, and the Imperial County hotline is 760-645-9335.

An online reporting form is available at intake.aclu-sdic.org/ice.