HOLLA Mentors

A statement regarding the two community members injured by federal agents in SE Portland.

Hemos recibido reportes confirmados de actividad de ICE cerca de las escuelas Alder Elementary, Highland Elementary y Gresham High School, así como avistamientos en Hillsboro, Sandy y Woodburn.

Nos han dicho que se trata de “operativos dirigidos,” pero no puedo quedarme callado sabiendo que ICE ha detenido a personas sin órdenes de deportación — personas trabajadoras que solo cuidan de sus familias y contribuyen a nuestras comunidades. Eso no es justicia. Es miedo.

Por favor, manténgase alerta e informado:
• Tiene el derecho a permanecer en silencio.
• No tiene que abrir la puerta sin una orden judicial firmada por un juez.
• No tiene que firmar ningún documento.
• Tiene el derecho al debido proceso.

Aunque la administración de Trump decida no respetar estos derechos básicos, yo seguiré defendiendo a nuestras familias inmigrantes y trabajadoras inocentes.

Para reportar avistamientos de ICE:
📞 Línea directa de PIRC: 1-888-622-1510

Para ayuda o recursos:
📞 ECO (Recurso Comunitario): 1-888-274-7292

Cuidémonos unos a otros. Nadie debe vivir con miedo por ser parte de nuestra comunidad.

🚨‼️En cuanto a Gresham y el condado East Multnomah, se espera una mayor presencia de ICE en los próximos días.

We’ve received confirmed reports of ICE activity near Alder Elementary, Highland Elementary, and Gresham High School, as well as sightings in Hillsboro, Sandy, and Woodburn.

We’ve been told that these are “targeted operations,” but I can’t stay silent knowing that ICE has detained individuals without deportation orders — people simply working, caring for their families, and contributing to our communities. That’s not justice. That’s fear.

Please stay alert and informed:
• You have the right to remain silent.
• You do not have to open your door without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
• You do not have to sign any documents.
• You have the right to due process.

Even if the Trump administration is choosing not to honor these basic rights, I will stand up for our innocent immigrant and working family communities.

To report ICE sightings:
📞 PIRC Hotline: 1-888-622-1510

For help or resources:
📞 ECO (Community Resource): 1-888-274-7292

Let’s look out for one another. No one should live in fear for being part of our community.

As for Gresham and East Multnomah County, expect stronger ICE presence in the following days.

I know that news of ICE sightings near our neighborhoods is creating real fear — especially for parents taking their kids to school each morning. I want to assure our families that our schools remain safe places for students to learn, grow, and be cared for. No child should ever be afraid to go to school.

At the same time, I understand that fear deeply. During the Bush administration in the early 2000s, I remember what it felt like to live with that constant worry — barely sleeping, always wondering if my mom would make it home. That trauma doesn’t leave you easily. It stays with you.

That’s why tomorrow and this week I will personally be at Alder Elementary and Highland Elementary — two schools where ICE activity was reported nearby — to support our families and make sure our community knows we are looking out for one another.

Let’s continue to look out for our neighbors, share accurate information, and keep calm. Our community is strong because we show up for one another — in moments like these, that matters most.

HOLLA Scholars is underway! Monday night we had our welcome dinner Eem PDX, and we’re elated for these brilliant, bold, and passionate student mentors starting their journey in mentorship.
This special group includes students from Portland State, Warner Pacific, and Portland Community College.

We shared tasty Thai food, connected with one another, and celebrated the start of what’s sure to be an amazing year.
We can’t wait to see the relationships they build and the impact they’ll make — what a year we have ahead of us!