At Home
- Do not open the door or ask them to step outside
- Ask them to show a warrant or slip it under the door
- If the warrant is valid, they will come in
- Remain calm
- Use your right to remain silent
- Do not fight or try to escape
- Ask for an interpreter if you do not speak English
- Do not sign any documents
- Request translation of the documents
Unless they have a warrant:
- Do not give them consular documents
- Do not give them your passport
- You have the right to not consent to a search
If applicable:
- Inform ICE agents about children or other vulnerable residents at home
- Inform ICE agents about your medical issues.
- Inform ICE agents that you need to arrange for childcare
If they are looking for someone else:
- You do not have to disclose any information about another person or their location
- You should not lie
- Ask them to leave contact details
In Criminal Court
- Ask to speak to your defender first.
In the Street
- Do NOT lie
- Do NOT show any false or expired documents
- Do NOT run, do NOT resist arrest
- Use your right to remain silent
- Do not say anything apart from telling your legal name.
- Do not disclose your immigration status, place of birth, criminal records
- You have the right to speak to your attorney
- You have the right to not consent to personal search
- You do not have to sign anything
At your Place of Employment
- Do NOT lie
- Do NOT show any false or expired documents
- Do NOT run, do NOT resist arrest
- Use your right to remain silent
- Do not disclose your immigration status, place of birth, criminal records
- You have the right to speak to your attorney
- You have the right to not consent to personal search
- You do not have to sign anything
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.