Knowing your rights when encountering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) keeps our communities safe.
1. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO ICE
Only open the door if they have a judicial warrant from a judge and ask them to slide it under the door. This goes for homes, restaurants, schools, places of worship, and any private space.
2. REMAIN SILENT
You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
3. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING
Unless you have first talked to a lawyer, you should not sign anything.
4. DO NOT FALL FOR THE TRICKS
ICE is known for using tricks and ruses to get people to let them inside their home, to disclose information, or coerce people to come outside to be arrested.
5. DON’T CARRY FOREIGN IDs
Foreign identification docs, like a foreign passport, could be used against you
6. CARRY IMPORTANT IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS
If you have been in the United States for more than 2 years, carry evidence of that. If you have any kind of lawful status in the U.S., carry paperwork that proves it.
7. SHOUT YOUR RIGHT TO SEEK ASYLUM
If you are arrested by ICE and you have a fear of returning to your country, shout it loudly every chance you have.
