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[redbird]

Rep. Ayanna Pressley sent out information about what to know and do in case you're confronted by police or immigration agents.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: IF CONFRONTED BY POLICE OR IMMIGRATION AGENTS

Steps to take in event of immigration raids:

Gather all your important documents
Let a trusted family members know where to find them
Talk with your family about what to do if you or someone in the family is detained by ICE
Give your child's school a list of trusted adults who can pick up your child if you are detained by ICE
Consult with an immigration attorney

What should you do if ICE comes to your door?

Don't open the door without a valid warrant signed by a judge
Remain silent! You have the right to not speak
Ensure everyone in the home remains calm and don't attempt to interfere with an ICE officer
Don't sign anything without speaking to an attorney
Call your attorney or seek legal help at (617) 988-0606

What happens if ICE comes to your work?

Don't provide false documents and don't carry them with you
Don't attempt to interfere with an ICE officer
Tell them you'd like to speak to your attorney and don't sign anything without speaking to one
Keep important numbers with you
If ICE detains you while at work and you have children at home, make sure you inform ICE

There's also a Spanish version, and both are available as PDF infographics. The phone number above is for a Massachusetts legal help line.

PDFs behind a cut because they're big
https://pressley.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Know-Your-Rights.pdf

https://pressley.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Conozca-Sus-Derechos.pdf

Comments

[jazzyjj]

Thanks for this. I was at a Bible study this morning with a neighbor, and all of us guys agree that this new immigration police(y) stinks. Btw, for those who haven't yet watched the prayer service from Tuesday which took place at the Washington National Cathedral, I urge you to pay particular attention to the sermon that was given. I think even those of you who are non-believers will enjoy it. It is about an hour and a half into the service and was given by the Episcopal Bishop of Washington. Her name is Mariann Edgar Budde, and she did an outstanding job. I actually received a group text about it earlier in the week, and one of the participants mentioned the Cathedral. Their website is http://www.cathedral.org .

[franklanguage]

Bishop Budde is a rockstar!

[minoanmiss]

makes a note