Know Your Rights When You Face ICE

#1: You do not have to open the door: ICE does not have the right to enter your home without a valid warrant signed by a judge. You can ask them to slip the warrant under the door.

#2: You can ask them to leave: If they do not have a warrant and they go inside your home, you can ask them to step outside and say you do not consent to a search. In the workplace, ICE does not have the right to enter employee-only areas without permission.

#3: You can stay silent: The 5th amendment protects the right to remain silent and to not incriminate yourself.

#4: You do not have to share personal info: You are not obligated to share personal information like your immigration status, place of birth, or criminal history if asked. Anything you say or do can be used against you. You should not lie.

#5: You have the right to speak with an attorney: If you are detained, you can ask to speak to your attorney. ICE does not provide attorneys so consult one in advance.

#6: You do not have to sign anything or hand over documents: You are not obligated to sign any document without speaking to an attorney.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 
 
If you have an open case with USCIS (adjustment of status, citizenship, EAD, etc.), check the status of your case here: https://egov.uscis.gov/. 

If your case is outside of normal processing times, check here: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

If you have any questions related to your immigration status or have had interactions with law enforcement, consider reviewing this list of pro-bono legal service providers from the Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/ProBonoNY/dl