ANYWHERE

• You have the right to remain silent
  • Say: “I am exercising my right to remain
    silent.”
• Do not lie and do not resist or obstruct
• You may ask: “Am I free to leave?”
  • If yes, calmly walk away
• You may record if safe and you do not interfere with operations

AT WORK OR IN PUBLIC

• ICE may enter public areas without a warrant
• ICE cannot enter private/employee only areas without:
  • employer consent or
  • a judicial warrant
• You do not have to answer questions about others
• If detained, you must show ID

AT YOUR HOME

• Do not open the door unless ICE has a judicial warrant (signed by a judge, not ICE)
• Administrative ICE warrants do NOT allow entry
• Ask ICE to slide the warrant under the door
• If ICE enters without consent or a judicial warrant, say “I do not consent to this entry or search.”

IN YOUR CAR

• You may ask who the officer is and request ID
• Drivers: must show driver’s license
• Passengers: usually do not have to show ID
• ICE generally cannot search you or your car without a judicial warrant
• Say “I do not consent to a search.”

IF DETAINED

• Say “I wish to remain silent and speak to a lawyer.”
• Do not sign anything without a lawyer
• You have the right to:
  • phone calls
  • a list of free/low-cost legal providers
  • an interpreter
• U.S. citizens: clearly state citizenship and ask why you’re detained

Tip: Keep copies or photos of documents stored securely.

U.S. CITIZENS

• Passport or passport card
• U.S. birth certificate
• Certificate of citizenship/naturalization
• Tribal ID (valid under U.S. law)

LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS

• Unexpired passport + green card
• If card expired: green card + extension receipt

NONIMMIGRANT STATUS

• I-797, I-94, I-20, or status documents
• Proof of employment if required (paystubs/VOE)
• Contact your BIL attorney if unsure

OTHER SITUATIONS

• Some lawfully present individuals may lack current status documents. Contact your BIL attorney for guidance.

• Stay calm; keep hands visible
• Do not post unverified ICE activity online
• You may observe or record ICE in public if you don’t interfere
• Consider:
  • dash cam or phone holder in car
  • tracker (AirTag) in wallet with location tracking that a loved one has access to
• Create a safety plan:
  • memorize emergency contacts (phone number) & A-number
  • childcare/school pickup authorization
  • written permission for trusted caregivers
  • safe document storage
• Loved ones can locate detainees: locator.ice.gov
• After release:
  • write down what happened
  • contact an attorney immediately

In an emergency and need to get in touch?
During business hours, our firm is reachable at 402-328-9899. If you cannot get through via phone, please send an email to your BIL attorney with ‘URGENT’ in the subject line, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.