Know Your Rights - ICE Encounters

🚨 EMERGENCY CONTACTS

ICE Detainee Locator: (888) 351-4024

National Immigrant Justice Center: (312) 660-1370

ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project: (212) 549-2500

Your Local Legal Aid: ________________________

🏠 AT HOME - Your Rights

🚪 Right to Refuse Entry

ICE agents cannot enter your home without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. Administrative warrants are not enough.

🤐 Right to Remain Silent

You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status, country of origin, or how you entered the U.S.

📞 Right to an Attorney

You have the right to speak with an attorney before answering any questions or signing anything.

📋 Right to See Documents

Ask to see any warrant through the door or window. You can ask for identification without opening the door.

🚗 IN PUBLIC - Your Rights

✅ DO

Stay calm and keep your hands visible
Ask "Am I free to leave?"
Request to speak with an attorney
Remember officer names and badge numbers
Ask witnesses to record the interaction
Carry emergency contact information

❌ DON'T

Run, resist, or argue
Lie or provide false documents
Sign anything you don't understand
Answer questions about immigration status
Discuss your case with other detainees
Make statements without an attorney

🏢 AT WORK - Know Your Options

Workplace Rights:

ICE cannot enter private work areas without a warrant
You have the right to remain silent during questioning
Your employer cannot retaliate for asserting your rights
Document any interactions or rights violations

⚖️ IF DETAINED - Immediate Steps

📞 KEY PHONE NUMBERS

ICE Detainee Locator:
(888) 351-4024

ACLU Immigrants' Rights:
(212) 549-2500

National Immigration Forum:
(202) 347-0040

Your Emergency Contact:
_______________________

📱 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Prepare Your Family:

Emergency Plan: Discuss what to do if family members are detained
Important Documents: Keep copies of IDs, birth certificates, etc. in safe place
Emergency Contacts: Program attorney and family numbers in everyone's phones
Financial Access: Ensure trusted person can access accounts if needed
Children's Care: Arrange temporary guardian authorization

🏛️ LEGAL RESOURCES

⚠️ REMEMBER

These rights apply to EVERYONE regardless of immigration status. Asserting your rights is not an admission of guilt and cannot be used against you.

Stay informed: Immigration law changes frequently. Check with legal experts for current information.

Legal Disclaimer: This guide provides general information about constitutional rights and is not a substitute for individualized legal advice. Laws can change, and every situation is unique. Consult with a qualified immigration attorney for advice specific to your circumstances.

Source: public404.org | Updated: January 2025 | Based on ACLU, National Immigration Forum, and legal expert guidance

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