When ICE agents arrest someone in public (or after stopping a car), it typically happens quickly. They may call your name out loud and ask you to confirm your name and then detain you.
Before you say your name or anything else, ask, “AM I FREE TO GO?”
If they say YES: Say, “I don’t want to answer your questions” or “I’d rather not speak with you right now.” Walk away.
If they say NO: Use your right to remain silent! Say, “I want to use my right not to answer questions” and then “I want to speak to a lawyer.”
If ICE starts to search inside your pockets or belongings, say, “I do not consent to a search.”
DON’T LIE or show false documents. Don’t flee or resist arrest.
Don’t answer questions about your immigration status or where you were born. They will use any information you provide against you. Do not hand over any foreign documents such as a passport, consular IDs, or expired visas.
If you are in Criminal Court for a court date, ask to speak to your public defender before they take you away.
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