Know Your Rights // Conozca Sus Derechos

Dear Neighbor,

Communities in our district and across the country are sadly dealing with the fear and threat of immigration raids. I wanted to share a few resources with you to make sure you know your rights. 

Here's what you should know (in English y en Español): 

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 

CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS: SI SE ENFRENTA A LA POLICÍA O AGENTES DE INMIGRACIÓN

En caso de redadas de inmigración, usted debe: 

• Reunir todos sus documentos importantes 
• Dejar que un familiar de confianza sepa dónde encontrar los documentos 
• Hablar con su familia sobre qué hacer si usted o alguien de la familia es detenido por ICE
• Entregar a la escuela de su hijo una lista de adultos de confianza que pueden recoger a su hijo 
• Consultar con un abogado de inmigración

Qué debe hacer si ICE llega a su hogar? 

• No abra la puerta sin una orden válida firmada por un juez 
• ¡Permanezca en silencio! Tiene derecho a no hablar 
• Asegúrese de que todos en la casa mantengan la calma y no intente interferir con un oficial de ICE 
• No firme nada sin hablar con un abogado 
• Llame a su abogado o busque ayuda legal al (617) 988-0606

Qué pasa si ICE viene a su trabajo? 

• No proporcione documentos falsos y no los traiga al trabajo 
• No intente interferir con un oficial de ICE 
• Dígales que quiere hablar con su abogado y no firme nada sin hablar con su abogado
• Mantenga números importantes con used 
• Si ICE lo detiene mientras está en el trabajo, asegúrese de informarles si tiene niños en casa

You can find printable versions of the information above in English here. Para acceder esta información en español, haga clic aquí.

To our immigrant neighbors and families, I am so sorry you are facing this cruelty and targeting, and I want you to know that my office is here as a resource.

As always, my team and I are ready to support you in any way we can, so please don't hesitate to give us a call at 617-850-0040 or visit our website at Pressley.House.Gov if we can be of assistance.

In service and solidarity,

Ayanna Pressley

Member of Congress