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Know Your Rights- Immigration

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You have constitutional rights no matter your immigration status:
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration officer or police is knocking on the door.
• DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration officer or police. You have the right to remain silent.
• DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
• If you are outside of your home, ask the officer if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.

• If you are inside of your home, show this statement through the window:
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"I will not speak with you, answer your questions, or sign any documents. These are my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.

I will not give you permission to enter my home unless you have a warrant that is signed by a judge and issued by a court of law. That is my 4th Amendment right under the Constitution. If you have a warrant, slide it under the door or hold it up to the window.


I do not give you permission to search my belongings. This is my 4th Amendment right."
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Tiene derechos constitucionales sin importar su estatus migratorio:

• NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un oficial de inmigración o policía está tocando la puerta. 
• NO RESPONDA NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un oficial de inmigración o de la policía. Usted tiene el derecho a permanecer en silencio.
• NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho a hablar con un abogado. 
• Si está fuera de tu casa (en un lugar publico), preguntele al oficial si puede ir y si le dice que sí, vaya con calma.​

• Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre por la ventana:

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​"I will not speak with you, answer your questions, or sign any documents. These are my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.

I will not give you permission to enter my home unless you have a warrant that is signed by a judge and issued by a court of law. That is my 4th Amendment right under the Constitution. If you have a warrant, slide it under the door or hold it up to the window.

​I do not give you permission to search my belongings. This is my 4th Amendment right."

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Judicial Warrant vs. ICE Warrant

Judicial Warrant

• A judicial warrant is a warrant that is signed by a judge and issued by a court.
  
• Judicial warrants will have a specific time period and address to be searched.
  
• A judicial warrant will specifically name the person they are looking for.
  
• The judicial warrant will have a signature from a judge. Make sure that it says “Judge” below the signature. The top of the paper will also have the word “court” on it.
  
• If you are shown a judicial warrant, you only have to comply with what is written in the signed warrant. You do not have to comply with everything else the officers may ask of you.

ICE Warrant

• An ICE Warrant will be signed by a DHS or ICE official, and DOES NOT COMPLY WITH YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
  
• An ICE Warrant might have “Alien” or “Removal” in the title.
  
• Tip #1: If ICE is already inside with an ICE Warrant, you have the right to ask them to leave and tell them you do not consent to them being there.
  
• Tip #2: If you are shown an ICE Warrant, tell the officer that you do not consent. You do not have to open the door for them or let them into the building.

Family Preparedness Plan

It is important for you to make a plan for the care of your children ​in case something happens to you. We encourage you to make a family preparedness plan so everyone understands what needs to be done in case of an emergency. This includes deciding who would take care of your children, writing down your children's medical history and needs, what your family should do if you are detained by ICE, and any other information you think will be important.

Click here for some advice and guidance on Family Preparedness Plans from the Immigration Legal Resource Center. 

Immigrant Ally Do's and Don'ts

Other Immigration Advocacy Organizations and Resources

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Council

National Immigration Project

Children's Immigration Law Academy

Acacia Center for Justice

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)

Global Refuge (Formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services) 

National Immigration Law Center (NILC)