KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County leaders aer stressing that people verify information before the begin sharing it online. Online posts about possible ICE raids have plagued social media in Kansas City the last few days. From parents to business owners, and even local organizations, it was challenging to get someone to speak on the posts circulating on social media. It's caused fear and anxiety for many in the metro. Last pre-trial hearing for Andrew Lester ahead of jury trial On Friday, however, Jackson County legislator Manny Arbaca put out a news release on the topic. "I think we need to be aware of just posting share so quickly and make sure that this information is valid," Arbaca said. Arbaca also says that sharing without verifying, even if you have good intentions, can lead to a harmful impact. "It caused a lot of fear and anxiety amongst leadership within the Latino community and individuals who are just going to the grocery store or working," he said. Instead, Arbaca says to turn to more informative posts, if you'd like to share. "Share the 'know your rights' information. Make sure they're in multiple languages," he said. "Know your rights, know that you can shutter it and these folks are safe and unless you have a warrant, you can't enter these premises." Mayor Lucas places bet with Buffalo mayor for AFC Championship game FOX4 spoke with Mayor Lucas on Thursday. He's met with groups that work with immigrants in Kansas City to make sure people stay informed. "That's why local government will continue to be calm, helpful to people, a resource, but not a group that is harping into the latest social media rumor at any given point," he explained. Looking to the future, Arbaca says he's collaborating with other community leaders on ways to provide resources and information about potential immigration enforcement once they can verify it. In the meantime, there are resources available now that you can use for educational purposes. Those resources include the ACLU, the Mexican Consulate, the National Immigration Law Center and Arbaca's office as well.