In an effort to support our immigrant neighbors, we are aggregating some important resources to inform immigrants about their rights.

• Know your rights if ICE visits your home
• Printable cards to provide to your friends and family with proper responses

Students and Families Immigrant toolkit

• In English - Protecting our Students
• En Español - Protegiendo a Nuestros Niños
• An Kreyòl - Pwoteje Elèv nou yo

Please register for an online forum on Thursday, February 20 where many common questions will be answered

https://www.mobilize.us/orangecountydec/event/755215/

Know Your Rights: If ICE Agents Knock on Your Door

All people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights. If you are undocumented and immigration (ICE) agents knock on your door, know that you have the following rights:

You Do Not Have to Open the Door

• You do not have to open the door or let the officers into your home unless they have a valid search warrant signed by a judge.
• An ICE deportation warrant is not the same as a search warrant. If this is the only document they have, they cannot legally enter unless you verbally agree to let them in.
• If the officers say they have a search warrant signed by a judge, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it up to a window so you can review it.
• If the warrant does not have your correct name and address and is not signed by a judge, you do not have to open the door or let them inside.
• If at any point you decide to speak with the officers, you do not need to open the door to do so. You can speak to them through the door or step outside and close the door.

You Have the Right to Remain Silent

• You do not need to speak to immigration officers or answer any questions.
• If you are asked where you were born or how you entered the United States, you may refuse to answer or remain silent.
• If you choose to remain silent, say: “I choose to remain silent.”
• You may show a Know-Your-Rights card (English) (Spanish) to the officer, stating that you will remain silent and wish to speak to a lawyer.
• You may refuse to show identity documents that reveal your country of origin.
• Do not show false documents or lie.

You Have the Right to Speak to a Lawyer

• If you are detained or taken into custody, you have the right to seek an attorney and to receive a phone call from your attorney.
• Ask for a copy of the Detainee Handbook to understand the Detention Center’s rules.
• Even if you do not have a lawyer, you may tell immigration officers that you want to speak to one.
• If you have a lawyer, you have the right to talk to them. If you have a signed Form G-28, which confirms legal representation, give it to an officer.
• If you do not have a lawyer, ask an immigration officer for a list of pro bono (free) lawyers.
• You also have the right to contact your consulate, which may assist in finding legal help.
• You can refuse to sign any paperwork until you have spoken to a lawyer.
• If you choose to sign a document without speaking to a lawyer, be sure you fully understand what it says and means before signing.
• You have the right to request a free phone call to family members or friends if you do not have enough money in your account after 10 days.

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