📍 Los Angeles, CA — The recent wave of protests against ICE in Southern California has triggered an unprecedented military response: over 2,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines were deployed without state approval. The result has been chaos—hundreds of arrests, excessive use of force, and multiple people injured across Los Angeles, Paramount, and Compton.
Your Immigration Status Does NOT Affect Your Rights
In California, if you suffered physical, emotional, or psychological injuries due to excessive force, you have the right to take legal action, regardless of your immigration status.
SB 54 – California Values Act
This law prohibits state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration operations. It also protects victims of abuse or crime by preventing their immigration status from being used against them when seeking legal or medical help.
Evidence Code § 954 – Attorney-Client Privilege
Everything you share with our legal team is legally protected. Neither ICE nor the police can access your private legal communications. You have the right to speak with an attorney without fear of retaliation.
What Can You Claim in a Personal Injury Case?
If you were harmed during a protest or subjected to force by authorities acting outside their legal scope, you may be entitled to compensation, regardless of your status.
- Medical expenses: Emergency care, follow-ups, therapy, and long-term treatment
- Lost wages: If your injuries prevented you from working
- Pain and suffering: For the emotional and physical impact on your life
- Severe injuries: Head trauma, fractures, burns, or harm caused by rubber bullets, tear gas, or physical assault
📌 Remember: Your legal information is protected. In California, you can file a claim no matter your immigration status. The law guarantees attorney-client confidentiality (Evidence Code § 954) and prohibits courts from using your immigration status against you in civil cases (SB 785 & AB 560).
California Stands With You
Governor Newsom and state leaders have reaffirmed that immigrants have the right to live in dignity, free from fear and violence. California law provides strong legal remedies for anyone harmed by state abuse, negligence, or misconduct.
Ayuda California Is Here For You
At Ayuda California, we are committed to protecting immigrant communities from injustice, regardless of your immigration status.
- You deserve to be heard.
- You have rights, and we are here to defend them.
- In California, the law protects everyone equally.
Call us today for a free, 100% confidential legal consultation.
We’ll help you understand your rights, file your claim, and fight for the medical care you need and the compensation you deserve.
