KNOW YOUR RIGHTS MI GENTE

🛑 Know Your Rights When ICE Is Involved

1. ACLU’s “Immigrants’ Rights” Overview

• You have the right to remain silent and to consult a lawyer if detained by ICE. AP News+15American Civil Liberties Union+15American Civil Liberties Union+15

• You do not have to consent to searches of your person or belongings in general — unless they have probable cause or a judicial warrant. Condé Nast Traveler+3American Civil Liberties Union+3ACLU of Southern California+3

2. ICE at Your Door (Southern California)

• Do not open your door unless ICE has a judicial search or arrest warrant signed by a judge. Administrative warrants (Form I‑205/I‑200) are not enough. Immigrant Justice+4ACLU of Southern California+4American Civil Liberties Union+4

• Ask them to show the warrant by slipping it under the door or holding it to a peephole or window. ACLU of Southern California

• If they force entry, remain calm—state that you do not consent, wish to remain silent, and want to speak with a lawyer. ACLU of Southern California+15ACLU of Southern California+15The ACLU of Northern California+15

3. ICE Interactions in Public, Workplaces, or Jail

• In public or workplace: you can refuse to consent to search, request to see warrants/IDs, remain silent, and record the interaction. Teen Vogue+5The ACLU of Northern California+5ACLU of Southern California+5

• In jail: ICE must provide a consent form before questioning you, and you can decline or request legal representation. The ACLU of Northern California+1Wikipedia+1

4. If You Are Detained or Arrested by ICE

• Immediately ask for a lawyer and request legal counsel—the government is not required to provide one. American Civil Liberties Union

• Memorize your A‑number, continue to assert your right to remain silent, and don’t sign anything until reviewed by your attorney. LawHelpCA+9American Civil Liberties Union+9The ACLU of Northern California+9

5. If You Think Your Rights Were Violated

• Write down details—badge numbers, agency names, audio/video evidence, witness info. The ACLU of Northern California

• File complaints with internal affairs or civilian oversight boards; in California, contact the ACLU or the State AG if state law (e.g. SB 54) may have been violated. The ACLU of Northern California

6. Visual & Multilingual Aids

• ACLU offers downloadable Know Your Rights cards, lock‑screen images, social‑media graphics, and video series in multiple languages. American Civil Liberties Union+2American Civil Liberties Union+2ACLU of Maine+2

📌 Why This Matters Now

• ICE arrests of U.S. citizens have risen recently—even at community events like the Santa Ana Juneteenth festival and farm raids in Orange County. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3San Francisco Chronicle+3

• ICE detentions continue in California and beyond, often with limited legal access or poor conditions. elpais.com+5Wikipedia+5Condé Nast Traveler+5

✅ Action Steps You Can Take

1. Save Know‑Your‑Rights cards in your wallet and on your phone.

2. Memorize lawyer/caregiver contact info.

3. Join community trainings or ICE‑watch programs, like those in LA or Anaheim. AP Newswashingtonpost.com

4. Know who to call—e.g., ACLU, California AG’s office, local rapid‑response hotlines.