AAPIC has formed a task force to provide support for immigrants, particularly for members of our AAPI community who need cultural and language support.  Four of our task force members recently attended training workshops for Family and Court Accompaniment. The following is additional information for them when they accompany immigrants to attend  court interviews.

Our two Northern California Congressional Representatives Jared Huffman (District 2) and Mike Thompson (District 4) have very supportive staff who are committed to doing what they can to get the word out about detentions and detained individuals. They can try to get information about the whereabouts of detainees.

There are DHS Privacy Waiver forms that Court Accompaniment volunteers can hold for immigrants they accompany. These need to sign either before the day of a check-in or court hearing or sign on the way down in the car. 

These forms do not go into the federal buildings. The forms remain in the car. If signed by the compa (or a spouse of the compa) then a witness is not needed. Each person checking in or attending a court hearing needs a separate form. Each child needs a separate form and the parent signs for the child. 

If you are interested in supporting our immigrant community and want to know what accompaniment volunteering entails, please contact us for more information.

View & Download a Huffman or Thompson DHS Privacy Waiver Form.

Posted 10/19/25