Question 1

What should I do if ICE stops me?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and do not run. You have the right to remain silent - say "I am exercising my right to remain silent." Do not sign any documents without an attorney. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.

Question 2

What do I do if ICE is at my door?

Accepted Answer

Do NOT open the door unless they show a JUDICIAL warrant signed by a JUDGE. Ask "Do you have a warrant signed by a judge?" through the closed door. An ICE administrative warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) does NOT allow them to enter your home. Say "I do not consent to your entry."

Question 3

Can ICE enter my home without permission?

Accepted Answer

ICE cannot enter your home without your consent or a judicial warrant signed by a judge. An ICE administrative warrant (I-200, I-205) is NOT a judicial warrant and does NOT authorize entry. Your 4th Amendment rights protect you from unreasonable searches.

Question 4

How do I find someone detained by ICE?

Accepted Answer

Use the ICE Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov or call 1-888-351-4024 (24/7). You will need the person's A-Number (Alien Registration Number) or full name and country of birth. It may take 24-72 hours for someone to appear in the system.

Question 5

Do I have to show ID to ICE?

Accepted Answer

You do NOT have to show identification to ICE agents. You have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer questions about your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the United States.

Question 6

Do passengers have to show ID to ICE?

Accepted Answer

Passengers in a vehicle do NOT have to show identification to ICE. Only the driver must provide license, registration, and insurance. Passengers can remain completely silent and do not have to answer any questions.

Question 7

What is the difference between an ICE warrant and a judicial warrant?

Accepted Answer

A judicial warrant is signed by a JUDGE and allows ICE to enter your home. An ICE administrative warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) is signed by an ICE officer, NOT a judge, and does NOT authorize entry into your home. Always ask to see the warrant through a window or under the door.

Question 8

How long can ICE hold you?

Accepted Answer

ICE can hold you while your immigration case is processed. You may be eligible for bond. The average immigration bond is approximately $8,176. Contact an immigration attorney immediately to understand your options.

Question 9

What happens if ICE takes my family member?

Accepted Answer

Act quickly: 1) Get their A-Number if possible, 2) Search the ICE Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov or call 1-888-351-4024, 3) Contact an immigration attorney, 4) Tell them NOT to sign any documents, especially "voluntary departure" forms, 5) Contact their country's consulate.

Question 10

Qué hacer si llega ICE a mi casa?

Accepted Answer

NO abra la puerta a menos que muestren una orden JUDICIAL firmada por un JUEZ. Pregunte "¿Tiene una orden firmada por un juez?" a través de la puerta cerrada. Una orden administrativa de ICE (Formulario I-200 o I-205) NO les permite entrar. Diga "No doy mi consentimiento para que entren."

Question 11

Cuáles son mis derechos si ICE me detiene?

Accepted Answer

Tiene derecho a permanecer en silencio. Diga "Estoy ejerciendo mi derecho a permanecer en silencio." No firme ningún documento sin un abogado. Tiene derecho a hablar con un abogado. No tiene que responder preguntas sobre su estatus migratorio.

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