ICE Raids are reportedly beginning this weekend. Although Waco is not one of the cities that is said to be a target, these materials from AILA will help in preparing for and responding to ICE enforcement actions.
Houston is the only Texas city that is listed as a target for raids. An excellent resource there is The Houston Immigrant Rights Hotline 1-833-468-4664 (1-833-HOU-IMMI),
Monday-Friday/lunes-viernes, 9am-5pm (English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi,
Russian, Vietnamese, Korean)
If ICE visits your HOME:
- Don't open the door unless they have a valid search warrant signed by a Judge (not an ICE or DHS official).
- If the officers say they have a search warrant, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it up to a window so that you can see it.
- If the warrant does not have your correct name and address you do not have to open the door or let them inside.
- If you decide to speak with the officers, speak to them through the door or step outside and close the door.
- Once the officers enter your house, they will want to speak to everyone, even those not listed on the search warrant.
- You have the right to remain silent. You do not need to speak with the immigration officers or answer any questions.
- Tell the officers that you choose to remain silent.
- You may refuse to show identity documents that say what country you are from.
- DO NOT SHOW ANY FALSE DOCUMENTS.
- DO NOT LIE.
- You have the right to speak to a lawyer. If you are detained or taken into custody, you have the right to immediately contact a lawyer.
- Tell the officers that you want to talk with a lawyer before speaking with them.
- If you have a lawyer and a signed G-28 (proof that you have a lawyer), give it to the officer.
- If you do not have a lawyer, ask an immigration officer for a list of pro bono (no cost or low cost) lawyers.
- You can refuse to sign anything without speaking with a lawyer.
- IF YOU DO SIGN, make sure you understand exactly what the document says and means before you sign it.
- You have the right to contact your consulate. The consulate may be able to assist you in locating a lawyer.
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