From activists praying on the frontlines to pastors on the pulpit, many say the immigrant-heavy faith community is in need of hope — and churches are meant to be that refuge.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the decision "deeply disturbing," accusing state officials of siding with criminals over public safety.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reportedly been active in the Central Coast and the San Joaquin Valley, particularly in agricultural areas with farm fields and packinghouses, like Tulare, Ventura, and Fresno counties.

More than 200 people gathered outside Boston City Hall Monday to condemn President Trump’s response to ICE protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.

An undocumented immigrant living in Los Angeles has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly spitting on an ICE agent who was serving a warrant at his home.

People can report ICE activity, immigration raids, checkpoints, detentions and arrests of undocumented individuals to the 805 Undocufund’s Immigrant Rapid Response Hotline at 805-870-8855. The network will then text those enrolled in their service about confirmed ICE sightings. Text “ALERT” to the hotline number to receive real-time updates.

Thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids as unrest grows in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Some vehicles thought be those of agents were spray-painted with expletives, as were some exterior walls of the Whittier hotel.