Crush ICE: Know Your Rights
- Valley Tenants Union
- Feb 7
- 2 min read
NOTE: The content of this handout does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an immigration attorney for legal advice.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH ICE OR THE POLICE–IN THE STREET, AT YOUR HOME, IN JAIL, AT WORK, OR WHILE DRIVING:
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTION ABOUT YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS, even if you are arrested, are at work, at home or are driving.
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without speaking to an attorney first, even if you are being detained or arrested.
NEVER PLEAD GUILTY TO ANY CRIMINAL CHARGE WITHOUT TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY about how it could affect your immigration status.
IF ICE COMES TO YOUR HOUSE:
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Be aware: ICE may lie about who they are.
Try to stay calm and do not lie. Just say “I do not want to answer any questions,” or “I am exercising my right to remain silent,” but nothing else.
If ICE enters your home make sure to state that you do not consent to a search of your person or your belongings.
IF ICE STOPS YOU IN THE STREET OR A PUBLIC PLACE:
Stay calm. Do not run! If it’s possible and safe to do so, take photos, video, and/or notes of the encounter.
Ask if you are being arrested or detained, but do not answer any of their questions.
If they say you are not being arrested, ask if you are free to leave.
Do not carry any documents from the country where you were born. Do not carry your passport, birth certificate, or consular ID. Carry a local form of picture ID instead – a driver’s license, school or work ID will do. Try to carry proof of your presence in the U.S. before February 2014 such as a phone, gas or electric bill. Do not carry any false documents.
IF ICE ARRESTS OR DETAINS YOU OR A LOVED ONE:
State that they want to speak to an attorney. DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR SIGN ANYTHING WITHOUT ONE!
 Local NDLON member organization: Barrio Defense Committees | Meetings every Monday at Tonatierra 6:00pm 802 N 7th St Phoenix, AZ 85006 For info: 602.486.7766 602.980.2654 |
