Know Your Rights: What to Do During an ICE Encounter

You have rights, no matter your status

Everyone in the United States has certain basic rights. You have the right to remain silent, the right to not open your door without a signed judicial warrant, and the right to speak with a lawyer.

A few things to remember

Stay calm and do not run. You do not have to sign anything you do not understand. You can say: "I want to remain silent and I want to speak to a lawyer."

Keep a trusted phone number written down, and make a family plan in case of an emergency. Visit our Find Help page for free know-your-rights guides in several languages.