OPERATION RAINBOW BRIDGE HOTLINE REACTIVATED
As of December 9, 2025, the Operation Rainbow Bridge hotline is being reactivated in response to concerns with Navajo people being detained or threatened to be detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE.
The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) was alerted of a member of the Navajo Nation possibly being detained by ICE. As a result, a decision was made to reactivate the toll-free telephone number 1-855-HELPORB or 1-855-435-7672 for people with concerns related to detainment of Navajo members by ICE.
Concerns or tips may also be submitted through the Operation Rainbow Bridge website at www.operationrainbowbridge.com or through the online complaint form on the Navajo Nation Office of Human Rights Commission website at https://nnhrc.navajo-nsn.gov. Concerns or tips may also be emailed to info@operationrainbowbridge.com.
Operation Rainbow Bridge was begun May 9, 2023, to mobilize displacement of Navajos who were caught up in the fraudulent sober living crisis. NDCFS Executive Director Thomas Cody was appointed the incident commander of the Operation. In 2025, the Operation was expanded to address concerns about members of the Navajo Nation being caught up in ICE raids.
The Navajo Nation recommends the following:
- Carry a state-issued identification card.
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- If you are stopped and questioned, do not resist. Do not escalate the situation. Comply with law enforcement if asked to verify your identity.
- If agents show up to your home, ask for a warrant signed by a judge before allowing any action to proceed. Do not open the door if agents do not present a valid warrant.
- Document the encounter. If possible, record the interaction by video or audio and make note of important details such as names, times, and relevant circumstances.
- Report the encounter. Notify your local American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) affiliate or legal support organization. Report to info@operationrainbowbridge.com and/or fill out the online complaint form on the Office of Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission website.
- If you are detained or arrested, clearly state, “I am exercising my right to remain silent. I want to speak to an attorney.”
The Navajo Office of Vital Records notes that a valid state-issued identification is acceptable for ICE purposes. Navajo Nation Identification Cards are valid for four years and must be renewed in person. For more information on Navajo Nation Identification Cards, please contact (928) 871-6884 or visit novri.navajo-nsn.gov.
For more information on Operation Rainbow Bridge, please visit www.operationrainbowbridge.com.