Ask if they are immigration agents and what they are there for.

Ask the agent or officer to show you a badge or identification through the window or peephole.

Ask if they have a warrant signed by a judge. If they say they do, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it up to a window so you can inspect it.

Don’t lie or produce any false documents. Don’t sign anything without speaking with a lawyer first.

Do not open your door unless ICE shows you a judicial search or arrest warrant naming a person in your residence and/or areas to be searched at your address. If they don’t produce a warrant, keep the door closed. State: “I do not consent to your entry.”

If agents force their way in, do not resist. If you wish to exercise your rights, state: “I do not consent to your entry or to your search of these premises. I am exercising my right to remain silent. I wish to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.”

If you are on probation with a search condition, law enforcement is allowed to enter your home.

Say: “I do not consent to you being in my home. Please leave.”

If they start to search the home: “I do not consent to your search.”

Do not lie or share where a loved one is

• Do not give out their phone number. – Ask for ICE to leave contact information.

Do not give documents (passports, consular IDs)

Do not interrupt an arrest. – Tell ICE if you or your loved one has medical issues or needs childcare.

Write down or record what happened. It could help the case

Immigration Agents cannot legally stop you if you are not within 100 miles from the border

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Stay in your car, turn on your hazard lights, interior lights if its dark, open the window partially, and place your hands on the wheel.

Show your license, registration, and insurance if you have them.

• Do not show false documents

• Do not carry foreign identification with you

The driver, along with the passengers, has the right to remain silent.

The police cannot search your car without a warrant

Do not consent to the police searching the vehicle

If you have documents that show your right to be in the United States, always keep them with you and show the officer.

Failure to show those documents could result in your arrest

Remain silent – if you choose to speak, remember to not lie.

Show your valid documentation or copy of your pending process.

Ask for a warrant and check to see if your name is on it and spelled correctly.

Do not sign anything.

Do not consent to being searched – verbally say, “I do not consent to being searched”.

ICE Lies: Do not agree to what ICE asks. For example, do not follow them to their office, to immigration offices like USCIS, or to meet them for coffee.

Remain silent – if you choose to speak, remember to not lie.

Show your valid documentation or copy of your pending process.

Ask for a warrant and check to see if your name is on it and spelled correctly.

Do not sign anything.

Do not consent to being searched – verbally say, “I do not consent to being searched”.

ICE Lies: Do not agree to what ICE asks. For example, do not follow them to their office, to immigration offices like USCIS, or to meet them for coffee.

ICE often commits I-9 (legal employee verification) raids during business hours

Employers usually receive 72 hours’ notice to provide requested documents

ICE is limited by the judicial warrant and cannot extend past that

Employers, employees, and patrons have the right to remain silent.

Lawful Permanent Resident (green card) holders must always have their card on them.

Have a private property outside in a visible location. ICE must have a warrant to enter any private property

Document everything

Do not resist arrest, say you wish to remain silent

Don't say anything, sign anything or make any decisions without legal representation

You have the right to make a local phone call.

• Warning they will listen if you call your attorney or representative

Do not sign any document that you do not understand

Prepare yourself and your family in case

Take action on your emergency plans