Background


In 2011, Haverford Township’s Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2626-183(opens in a new tab) , establishing the Haverford Human Relations Commission. The Commission’s role is to guarantee fair and equal treatment under the law to all people of the Township, and is comprised of seven volunteer members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Commission works to educate the community about civil rights protections, encourage dialogue across diverse perspectives and provide a local forum for residents to raise concerns related to discrimination or bias. With respect to discriminatory acts, the Commission is empowered to investigate complaints of discrimination, attempt resolution through persuasion, conference and conciliation, and, where appropriate, schedule hearings to address situations in which discriminatory acts are alleged to have occurred, provided its actions stay within the scope of authority granted under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act


Immigrant Resources



The resources offered below are for informational and educational purposes. They do not constitute legal advice, but they do connect residents to trusted organizations and public agencies equipped to provide assistance.


All individuals in the United States, including immigrants, have constitutional rights:

  • You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status.
  • You do not have to open the door unless ICE presents a signed judicial warrant.
  • You have the right to speak with a lawyer before signing any documents.
  • You may document ICE activity from a safe distance and report it to trusted legal or advocacy organizations.

Rapid Response & Community Support (Delaware County Only)

Reporting ICE activity? A helpful way to remember the most comprehensive information to report and what’s useful to record is S.A.L.U.T.E:

Size: “Around 10 law enforcement officers and 5 unmarked SUVs.”

Activity: “Harassing random people on the street.”

Location: “Norristown, outside the courthouse on Airy Street."

Uniform: “Dark blue uniforms that say ‘Police ICE’ on the back.”

Time and date: “12:45 PM, Thursday, October 9.”

Equipment: “They wore helmets and had vests and batons."

The following is a Know Your Rights resource page provided by the ACLU and US Representative Mary Gay Scanlon and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) for our immigrant community.


Below are links and contacts for questions and your legal rights.


Representative Mary Gay Scanlon's Office:


Additional Resources:


Philadelphia Rapid Response Network - Report ICE activity and connect with legal observers: 267-333-9530

Centro de Apoyo Comunitario (Delaware County) Community support, advocacy, and social services


• Created by Human Relations Commission | 02/06/2026 | updated: 03/17/2026 •