In recent days, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been on multiple raids throughout Northern California. Since California has claimed that it is a sanctuary state it has been under closer watch by the agency.
According to Public Policy Institute of California in 2014, there were roughly 2.35- 2.6 million undocumented immigrants in California, and according to Pew Research Center, the unauthorized immigrant share of labor force in 2014 was 9.0 percent.
With such a large amount of people in our workforce there will be an impact on our economy and the expenses that will be required to deport everyone will have to be covered by the government. Along with the workforce being cut into there will be a major cut to the consumer value.
“These people are members of  communities that they live in. They are neighbors, business owners, classmates and so on. Forcing this many people to leave will have an impact that goes beyond just the monetary impact,” Dr. Kelvin Jasek- Rysdahl, Economics Department Chair and Professor, said.
Thomas Homan, acting director of ICE while speaking on FOX News said, “California better hold on tight. They are about to see a lot more special agents; a lot more deportation officers.”
If anyone is confronted by ICE know they are advised to know their rights.
According to ACLU Northern California, there are some major steps that one should follow:
First, do not open your door if ICE agents do not present a warrant. If they do present a warrant, make sure to check the warrant so that it is accurate.  
Do not resist if they enter and detain you. The most you should do is note that you have not consented their entry.
Ask for a lawyer, find an attorney and do not sign anything. Have the Local Rapid Response hotlines at your convenience.
Make sure you document everything whether that would be taking notes of badge numbers, taking video or photos. If you encounter a raid or checkpoint you should report them to the Rapid Response hotlines.
These are important steps to follow in order to be prepared for a raid or an encounter with ICE.
Gloria Vallin, Publicist for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan (MEChA) said “[you] shouldn’t disclose any personal information… everyone has rights regardless of their status.”