ICE & Your Rights

Your Rights

• You have the right to remain silent.
• You do not have to give consent towards a search of you or your belongings. Note: If police suspect a weapon they may pat down your clothing.
• You do not have to answer questions about birth location, citizenship, or arrival in the country.
• If arrested, you have the right to a lawyer.
• If an immigration agent requests your immigration papers and you are not a U.S. citizen you must show them.
• If you are 18 years or older you must carry your papers at all times. If you don't have them tell the officer you want to remain silent and want a lawyer.

Who is at risk of being arrested by ICE?

You can be deported if:

• You are not a lawful citizen
• You have been convicted of a crime or crimes

Under the Trump Administration ICE's primary focuses are:

• Pending crimminal cases or previous convictions
• Finalized orders of removal
• Fraud or misrepresentation towards the government
• Individuals believed to be threats to the public or national secuirty

You can still be arrested if:

• You conviction was years ago
• You have never served time in jail
• You were convicted of a minor crime
• You have medical issues
• You are on LPR
• Members of your family are US citizens

Additional resources:

Possible ICE Arrest Locations

• Home
• Workplace
• Courthouse
• Homeless Shelter
• Traffic Stops

ICE knows your identity if you've sent an application to immigration or have a green card

I've Been Stopped by the Police or ICE

Stay calm and:

• Do NOT resist or block ICE agents or officers
• Do NOT lie or provide false documentation

Prepare yourself and your family in case you get arrested! Know your family and lawyer's contact information and make emergency plans if you or your family take medication.