Know Your Rights

Everyone living in the U.S. has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution, no matter their immigration status.

• True

• False

If ICE officers do not have a warrant signed by a judge, you can refuse to let them into your home.

• True

• False

If you are undocumented and ICE asks for your ID, it is better to show false documents than to remain silent.

• True

• False

Remaining silent means that you cannot be arrested by ICE.

• True

• False

At BINCA, ICE officers cannot see students without a legal and official warrant.

• True

• False

It is important to memorize the phone numbers of family, friends, or an attorney in case of an emergency.

• True

• False

What should you do if ICE comes to your home and asks to enter?

• Open the door immediately and ask what they want

• Slide a “Know Your Rights” card under the door and ask for a signed warrant

• Show them your ID

• Ask for their badge number

Which of the following is something you should NOT do if ICE stops you in public?

• Say, “I would like to remain silent.”

• Walk away calmly if you are not under arrest.

• • Give false information to ICE officers.

• • Refuse to give fingerprints unless you are under arrest.

What is the role of BINCA staff if ICE officers come to the school?

• Direct officers to a student

• Contact the BPS lawyer and ensure no student is seen without a legal warrant

• Allow officers to speak to students immediately

• Ask ICE officers to wait in the classroom until a student is ready

What should you do if ICE asks to see your fingerprints but you are not under arrest?

• Give them your fingerprints

• Say, “I would like to remain silent.”

• Calmly refuse and ask if you are under arrest

• Show them your ID