
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing federal immigration laws in the United States. Their primary focus is to ensure national security by investigating immigration-related crimes and enforcing immigration regulations. ICE agents have the authority to conduct enforcement actions, such as arrests, detentions, and raids.
CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: June 2023
We are experiencing many changes these days, and these can make us worried and anxious. It is important to be prepared for all situations, particularly those involving law enforcement.
Here are the basic guidelines, for any situation, if you are approached by ICE officers:
Be calm and composed
Know your legal rights
Never run or resist
Avoid showing false documents
Don't sign anything that you don't understand
Make a written record of your encounter
Get legal assistance
If approached at home, invite a witness to be present
Have these types of ID (identification) available:
Passport, Green Card, Driver's License, Employment Authorization Doc (EAD), Social Security Card, Consular ID
We can't always control what scares us, but we can be prepared.
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