ICE at Your Door? Stay Inside and Protect Your Rights with These 4 Must-Know Tips
If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) knocks on your door, stay inside your home and do not go outside to avoid detention. Protect yourself with these four rights:
1) Remain silent—do not share your immigration status;
2) Do not open the door without a judge-signed judicial warrant (ICE forms are invalid);
3) Refuse entry or searches—say “I do not consent”;
4) Demand an attorney and avoid signing documents without legal advice.
At Truong Law Firm, PLLC, we offer expert legal consultations, representation, and Know Your Rights workshops to help immigrants stay safe and pursue visas or green cards confidently.
FAQ
Q: Should I go outside if ICE knocks on my door? A: No, stay inside your home and do not open the door or go outside, as this could lead to detention. Verify any warrant through a window or under the door.
Q: Do I have to answer ICE’s questions? A: No, you have the right to remain silent. Do not share information about your immigration status, and say, “I want to speak to my lawyer.”
Q: Can ICE enter my home if I stay inside? A: No, they cannot enter without a judge-signed judicial warrant specifying your address. ICE administrative warrants do not allow entry.
Q: What should I do if ICE detains me? A: Request an attorney immediately, document the encounter, and contact a trusted immigration service for help using ICE’s detainee locator.
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