A St. Louis police officer mistakenly called an immigration advocacy hotline earlier this week while attempting to reach U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report that he had arrested someone.
The officer called the St. Louis Rapid Response Hotline, which is run by the Ashrei Foundation. The group provides support for immigrant families and fosters collaboration among local nonprofits to help end poverty and homelessness in the St. Louis region.
Individuals can call the hotline for help locating loved ones detained by ICE, navigating jail apps to talk to them and learning about legal options…