The City of Pomona remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding policies that protect all residents. We believe that a safe and inclusive community benefits everyone. It has long been the policy of the City of Pomona to ensure all departments in the City remain accountable and accessible to the residents of Pomona and to create policies that safeguard public safety and well-being, and we will continue working to ensure that our city remains a welcoming place for all. We will continue to uphold policies that protect the rights and dignity of everyone in our community.

Please read the full statement from Mayor Sandoval and City Manager Anita Scott below.

Disclaimer: This Know Your Rights resource page provides general information. It is not legal advice. Talk to an immigration lawyer for legal advice about your specific situation.

Resources

• Immigrant Worker Protection Act – Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Immigrant Worker Protection Act (Assembly Bill 450) from the CA Department of Industrial Relations. This is a joint guidance on AB 450 by the CA Labor Commissioner and CA Attorney General. It outlines how it is illegal for employers to consent to warrantless immigration enforcement activity at worksites. 
• Know Your Rights Toolkit - The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has created various materials to educate the community and prepare individuals for possible encounters with immigration authorities, including webinars, a directory of non-profit legal services providers, and other presentations. 
• Know Your Rights (Handout) – This resource provides practical tips for things immigrant families can do now to prepare and information on rights everyone has in the United States, regardless of immigration status.
• Derechos de Inmigrantes (Folleto) - Este recurso proporciona consejos prácticos sobre qué pueden hacer las familias inmigrantes para prepararse e información sobre los derechos que todos tienen en los Estados Unidos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.
  
  If you have questions on immigration rights, or need assistance connecting with immigration-related resources, please contact:
  
  Stephanie Wells, Immigration Research Coordinator
  City of Pomona | Neighborhood Services Department
  (909) 620-3740
  stephanie.wells@pomonaca.gov 
  M-Th 7:30am-6:00pm (Closed Fridays) 

Local Immigration Integration and Inclusion Grant

The City of Pomona was awarded the Local Immigration Integration and Inclusion Grant by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The grant supports the development and implementation of a research program focused on the integration and inclusion of immigrant residents—both documented and undocumented. To carry out this work, the City has partnered with more than 15 local community-based organizations and stakeholders, and established two committees—the Immigration Advisory Board and the Immigration Task Force—to collect qualitative data and community feedback. This data will be used to develop an action plan outlining how Pomona can better support its immigrant residents. If you have any questions related to this grant, call Stephanie Wells at (909) 620-3740.