Know Your Rights
Legal Information & Resources
Understanding your rights when interacting with ICE or other law enforcement is critical. The information provided on this page is intended to share general legal education, not legal advice. Laws and enforcement practices can change, and individual circumstances vary. For personalized legal guidance, we strongly encourage consulting a licensed immigration attorney or accredited legal representative.
The downloadable materials below come from trusted civil rights and legal advocacy organizations and are designed to help individuals and families understand their constitutional protections—whether at home, at work, or in public spaces.
*These resources are available in multiple languages and may be printed, saved, or shared within the community.*
Disclaimer:
Fuerza Triad is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
The information shared here is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal counsel.
What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door
If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes to your home, you have rights, regardless of your immigration status.
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Do not open the door unless ICE presents a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge. Administrative ICE warrants (Forms I-200 or I-205) do not authorize entry.
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Ask to see the warrant through the door or a window. You are allowed to take your time to read it.
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You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about where you were born, your immigration status, or how you entered the country.
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Do not sign anything without speaking to an attorney.
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You may say: “I choose to remain silent and I want to speak to a lawyer.”
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If ICE enters without consent, do not resist physically, but clearly state: “I do not consent to this entry.”
Know Your Rights in Public or at Work
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ICE may approach you in public spaces, but you still have the right to remain silent.
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You can ask: “Am I being detained, or am I free to go?”
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If you are free to go, walk away calmly.
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At work, ICE generally needs a judicial warrant or employer consent to access non-public areas.
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You do not have to show documents unless required by law (such as valid immigration papers if you carry them).
ACLU – Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement
(Available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more)
ILRC (Immigrant Legal Resource Center) – Red Cards & KYR Materials
(Pocket-sized cards explaining your rights; multiple languages)
National Immigration Law Center (NILC) – Know Your Rights
(Legal guidance and community-ready materials)
RAICES Texas – Know Your Rights Guides
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(Plain-language guides for families and workers)
📌 Michigan Immigrant Rights Center – Preparing Your Family for Immigration Enforcement
A comprehensive guide you can download in English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Dari, Pashto, Kinyarwanda, and Bangla — focused on family-centered rights and preparedness.
ServicU.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants – Know Your Rights & Safety Planninge Name
A rights guide covering interactions with law enforcement and immigration — available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Dari, and Pashto.