When the federal government decides to play tough guy with immigrant families, Santa Clara County is here to say “not on our watch”. In a powerful display of solidarity, local officials are stepping up to protect the roughly 134,000 undocumented residents who call this tech-powered paradise home.

A Community Under Siege

Adilene Alvarez’s heart-wrenching story isn’t just another headline, it’s a brutal reminder of how ICE raids tear families apart. Her husband was snatched while driving their kids to daycare, leaving her to juggle parenting, work, and survival solo.

Standing United

County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, herself a daughter of immigrants, is leading the charge. “This is the first time we’re standing in unified solidarity for our Latino and immigrant community,” she declared. The county isn’t just talking; they’re investing serious cash, over $8 million toward immigration-related services.

Fighting Back with Resources

San Jose isn’t playing defense. The city council allocated $1 million to immigrant defense organizations, while local school districts are flat-out refusing to cooperate with ICE. Councilmember Pamela Campos didn’t mince words: “We will counter Trump’s lies with the truth about our community”.

As Alvarez’s family continues to hope for her husband’s return, one thing is crystal clear: Silicon Valley might be known for disrupting tech, but now it’s disrupting harmful immigration policies.