Immigrants belong here. When we stand up for immigrant workers, families, and communities, we stand up for the working class. See below for resources on what to do if approached by ICE at your home or workplace.
Know Your Rights by Scenario
Everyone, regardless of immigration status, has rights under the US Constitution. Visit iAmerica for information on what to do in different scenarios if approached by the police or ICE.
Know Your Rights Cards
Download or save these Know Your Rights cards from iAmerica on your phone. Keep them with you to be ready to assert your rights if approached by the police or ICE.
ICE Warrants vs Judicial Warrants
If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is knocking at your door it is important that you remain calm and ask to see a warrant. Do not open the door. Ask the ICE agent to slide the warrant under the door or show you the warrant at a window. Check the letterhead of the warrant to verify it is from a Court and check the signature line to see if it is signed by a Judge. If is not from a Court and not signed by a Judge the warrant presented is not a Judicial warrant and you are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the fourth amendment. ICE will not be able to enter your home because it is a private, non-public area and that requires a Judicial Warrant. ICE agents use disguises and deceptive tactics to get around the limitations of the law. These same protections are available at the non-public, private areas in your workplace. A lunch room, for example, would be considered a private, non-public area if it is for Employees only. Here is an example of an ICE warrant and a Judicial Warrant.
We Have Rights Videos
We Have Rights videos can help prepare for encounters with ICE. More videos here.