ACLU magazine
Shortly after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties launched a network to provide humanitarian and legal aid to asylum seekers. The San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) quickly became California’s first responder for immigrants seeking safe haven. Created in December 2017, SDRRN is a unique ecosystem of immigrants’ rights groups, social service organizations, and volunteers dedicated to supporting immigrants, asylum seekers, and their families. The extensive regional coalition involves more than 40 partners working to provide refuge and transitional support to tens of thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants, while minimizing the devastating effects of abusive immigration enforcement, family separation, and deportation. The Fall 2021 issue of ACLU Magazine features an inside look at the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties’ work alongside Jewish Family Service of San Diego to provide safe haven for asylum seekers.