Justice For Chumash is dedicated to protecting the identity, culture, and homelands of legitimate Chumash families. They educate the public about the real Chumash peoples, their history, and culture, while addressing the growing issue of "race-shifting", also known as “Pretendians.” Through writing, organizing, advocacy, education, and consultation, they work to ensure truthful representation and empower verified Chumash communities. They advocate for land back, meaning to return land stewardship to the traditional stewards of the land, the Chumash. This would include a decolonization process of our society and community, which YCEF fully supports, and encourages others to as well. 

Watch a panel of local Chumash and other indigenous leaders, activists, etc discuss decolonization and land back for a "Ventura County" on Youtube here. 

Send an email to your local City Council representative letting them know you support the following demands: (Demandas en español aqui)

I. SVPD Disclosure

We demand that the Simi Valley Police Department formally disclose on record any and all involvement, direct and indirect, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E) agency. The people deserve to know the extent of SVPD's collaboration and operations assistance with all immigrant enforcement processes. This includes disclosure of any coordination, communication, or joint operations between SVPD and I.C.E.

II. Public Statement of Support for Immigrant Communities

We demand that the Mayor of Simi Valley follow the example of the Mayor of Chicago by holding a public press conference declaring that she and the City of Simi Valley stand with immigrant communities and oppose I.C.E raids within our city limits.

III. Oversight, Accountability, and Community Involvement

We demand the City Council:

1. Reinstate SVPD community town halls to ensure transparency, accountability, and direct communication with residents.

2. Meet consistently with local organizers and community advocates who are assisting families impacted by ICE activity and representing concerned constituents by creating a Community Oversight Council to review SVPD conduct, complaints, and collaboration with external agencies.

3. Cease all SVPD collaboration with I.C.E, both formal and informal.

4. Apply consistent oversight to ensure that federal officers operating within Simi Valley comply with all city ordinances.

IV. Ordinances Protecting Residents from ICE Overreach

We demand the City Council follow the lead of San Jose and Santa Clara County by introducing and passing an ordinance to:

1. Ban ICE agents from staging or conducting operations on city-owned property, establishing official “ICE-Free Zones”.

2. Restrict ICE’s access to city data, facilities, and other municipal resources.

3. Mandate that all federal agents including I.C.E. operating within Simi Valley be unmasked and display proper identification while performing official duties.

V. Legal and Community Support

We demand that the City Council:

1. Establish an Emergency Immigration Legal Defense Fund, modeled after Santa Ana’s program, to assist community members impacted by ICE operations.

2. Fund “Know Your Rights” education campaigns targeting vulnerable immigrant communities, ensuring residents are informed of their legal protections.

3. Incorporate 501(c)(3) resources in City buildings & online departments to increase access to knowledge for residents about community-led resources.