YOU HAVE RIGHTS
All people in the U.S., whether citizen or non-citizen, have certain rights under the U.S. Constitution and other laws.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO IF IMMIGRATION OR THE POLICE COME TO YOUR DOOR
STOP AND THINK TWICE WHEN SOMEONE COMES TO YOUR DOOR You’re not normally required to open the door to anyone. Immigration and the police can’t come into your home without a warrant signed by a judge. REMAIN SILENT You have the right to remain silent. Immigration can use anything you say against you. STAY CALM AND DO NOT RUN Use your phone to take photos and notes about the raid, but stay calm and do not run.
ASK TO SPEAK TO YOUR ATTORNEY AND THINK TWICE BEFORE SIGNING ANYTHING Do not sign forms you don't understand or don’t want to sign. A lawyer who knows deportation defense may be able to help you fight your case.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO IF IMMIGRATION COMES TO YOUR WORKPLACE
DON'T RUN Stay calm and don’t run. Running may be seen as an admission of guilt. DON'T CARRY FALSE DOCUMENTS Providing false documents to ICE may result in deportation and criminal charges. DON'T INTERFERE WITH ICE AGENTS Interfering with ICE agents during a workplace raid may expose you to criminal charges.
DON’T SIGN ANYTHING YOU DON’T WANT TO SIGN OR DON’T UNDERSTAND Think twice before signing anything without talking to a lawyer. Signing a paper may end up being an agreement to voluntarily leave the United States. Consulting with a lawyer before signing anything is the best way to protect your rights.
THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT You have the constitutional right to remain silent and to refuse to answer questions. If you want to exercise your right to remain silent, show ICE your Know Your Rights card. KEEP IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS WITH YOU Keep the phone number of your union and legal services provider with you.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ARRESTED
REMAIN SILENT You have the right to remain silent. Immigration can use anything you say against you. STAY CALM AND DO NOT RUN Use your phone to take photos and notes about the stop, but stay calm and do not run. ASK TO SPEAK TO YOUR ATTORNEY AND THINK TWICE BEFORE SIGNING ANYTHING Don’t sign forms you don’t understand or don’t want to sign. You have the right to speak with an attorney. This information is provided by iamerica Action. For more information visit iamerica.org.