Know your rights! Everyone has rights in the United States.
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- You have the right to remain silent. Say that you want to remain silent until you speak with an attorney.
- You have the right to demand a warrant before letting anyone into your home. Do not open the door to authorities without a warrant. An ICE agent must show you a warrant signed by a judge with your specific and correct name and address on it. If they say they have one, do not open the door. Ask them to slide it under the door for you to see.
- You have the right to speak to a lawyer and the right to a phone call.
- You have the right to refuse to sign anything before you talk to an attorney. If you sign something, it could eliminate your right to speak with an attorney or have a hearing in front of a judge. It can also result in your immediate deportation.
- You have the right to refuse to show any documents before speaking to an attorney.
- Download "Know Your Rights" fact sheet in the following languages (each is also in English):
Spanish | French | Haitian/Creole | Russian | Ukrainian
legal Consultations
To schedule an individual consultation for advice specific to your status and circumstances, contact SOAR Immigration Legal Services.
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Immigrant Rights in a New Enforcement Era
To learn more about your rights, download a PDF of SOAR Immigration Legal's presentation, "Immigrant Rights in a New Enforcement Era." (Download the presentation in Russian/Ukrainian.) Topics include:
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- Your Rights when Law Enforcement asks about your Immigration Status
- Your Rights if the police or ICE are at Your Home?
- Your Rights when travelling by car, bus, train
- Your Rights when stopped or detained at the border
- Your Rights if ICE raids your worksite
- Your Rights if you are arrested
- What to do if you believe Your Rights have been Violated
- Tips for Safety Planning
Additional Resources
The National Immigration Legal Responders Alliance (NILRA) has created a Provisional NILRA Enforcement Actions Form to capture information on enforcement actions, including in locations that fall under the protected areas policy. This form will help to map locations and permutations of raids and enforcement actions in the coming days and weeks.
Call an immigration hotline: to report raids, seek help if you are detained, or report missing migrants.
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- National Immigration Detention Hotline: 1-209-757-3733
- NAKASEC hotline: 1-844-500-3222
- United We Dream report a raid: 1-844-363-1423
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Factsheet: Trump’s Rescission of Protected Areas Policies Undermines Safety for All
This factsheet from the National Immigration Law Center explains the protected areas policy, the laws that currently apply to these areas, and the steps advocates and communities can take to help immigrants maintain access to essential community spaces and services. View Factsheet.