Liberty Hill Foundation Statement on Immigration Raid
At Liberty Hill Foundation, we are devastated and outraged by the recent wave of ICE raids targeting immigrant communities across Los Angeles County. These raids—tearing families apart in broad daylight, sowing fear in schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces—are not about public safety; they are about stoking fear. Fear of a community that is demanding dignity, due process, and a rightful place in our democracy. This is an assault, not just on human dignity, but on the soul of our city and county.
Los Angeles County is home to more than three million immigrants—over one-third of our population. Immigrants are the backbone of our economy, our neighborhoods, and our movements for justice. Yet time and time again, they are scapegoated, criminalized, and terrorized by policies rooted in xenophobia, racism, and fear.
We refuse to stand by in silence.
Liberty Hill was built for communities resisting oppression. Many of our staff, board members, and community partners are immigrants or come from immigrant families. This struggle is personal. Our commitment to immigrant justice is deeply rooted in lived experience and shared purpose.
Today, we reaffirm our unwavering support for immigrant communities, and we call on our peers in philanthropy and government to do the same. This is not a moment for neutrality. It is a moment for solidarity and courage.
Here is what we’re doing right now:
- Meeting with community organizing and funding partners to address immediate needs and support sustained on-the-ground outreach.
- Investing in frontline organizers who are fighting to defend immigrant families, provide legal support, set up deportation defense funds, and build sanctuary through collective power.
- Amplifying the voices of immigrant leaders who are working to protect the rights of those most impacted by this systemic violence.
- Supporting protest and collective action as powerful tools essential to the fight for justice—holding systems accountable and affirming the dignity and humanity of those too often silenced.
We know many Angelenos are afraid. But we also know that our power comes from our solidarity with one another. It comes from the movements that have been built, the courage we carry, and the vision we share for an inclusive Los Angeles where no one lives in fear of family separation. Tomorrow, and in the days ahead, we will be sharing more resources from our community partners on the ground, along with ways for you to get involved, including a list of local organizations you can support that are focused on the fight for immigrant rights.
We urge every funder, individual donor and public official: Take action. Use your voice. Use your platform. Use your power.
