In the USA, YOU have RIGHTS...

In the United States of America, every person has rights, regardless of their immigration (legal, illegal) status. These rights, YOUR rights include, especially as they relate to immigration status, dealing with immigrations agents...The right to due process, the right to an attorney, the right to remain silent, the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures...

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Right to Remain Silent: You have the right to remain silent about anything you don't want to say to the police, or ICE agents. You do NOT have to talk to agents (ICE) about your immigration status or the immigration status of others. They may ask you to provide immigration documents, but you don't have to answer any questions. Anything you say can be used against you in immigration court

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Right to an attorney: You have the right to speak with a lawyer and to have them present during questioning. This means you don't have to speak to law enforcement or ICE agents or sign anything without an immigration lawyer by your side

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Right to due process: Includes the right to be informed of charges, the right to an attorney, and the right to present evidence 

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Right to deny entry: ICE cannot enter your home or private workspace without a judicial warrant signed by a federal or state judge or your explicit consent. Administrative warrants, issued by ICE, are NOT signed by judges and do not grant entry

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Right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures: ICE agents or police cannot search your property or belongings without a warrant or probable cause. You have the right to refuse consent to a search

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Right to Record: ·You have the right to record your interaction with anyone including immigration agents.

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Right to ask for ID: Always ask anyone claiming to be from law enforcement for their identification. If they do not have identification, you do NOT have to speak to them, or answer any questions

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Right to Leave: Ask if you can leave. If an ICE agent is questioning you on the street, ask them if you're free to go. If they say yes, walk away calmly. If they say no, you have the right to politely decline to answer questions and state you want to speak to a lawyer, even if you do not have a lawyer. 

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