The strongest defense against abuse comes from a knowledgeable and united community. Scroll down to find resources and materials to help you understand and defend your rights in the United States. We encourage you to closely monitor this webpage as we'll continue to add vital resources soon.
1. Do not open your door.
- To be allowed to enter your home, ICE must have a warrant signed by a judge or you must give them permission to enter.
- If an ICE agent wants to show you a warrant, you can ask that they hold it against a window or slide it under the door.
- For the warrant to be valid, the warrant must have your correct name, address, and be signed by a judge.
2. You have the right to remain silent.
- Don’t answer any questions. You may also say that you want to remain silent.
- Don’t say anything about where you were born or how you entered the US.
3. You have the right to speak to an attorney.
- Tell the ICE agent you want to speak to an attorney before answering any questions or signing any documents.
4. DON'T SIGN ANYTHING.
To protect yourself, your family and/or your community, you must know your rights. In stressful situations it may be harder to remain calm, but you must remember your rights. We recommend you carry a red card with you or have your family members carry it in their wallet.
