Ask if the officer is from the police department or Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Customs & Border Patrol (CBP). Oftentimes, ICE/CBP agents will identify themselves as “police.” If they are ICE/CBP agents, follow the steps below:
- If you are a US citizen/lawful immigrant:
  - Provide your passport, work visa, student visa, legal permanent resident card, or any other applicable documentation. If you are over the age of 18, you should carry your documentation with you at all times.
- If you are undocumented:
  - You have the right to remain silent. Exercise your right to remain silent because anything you say to an officer can later be used against you in court.

Do not open the door. Teach your children & loved ones not to open the door. Police officers require a warrant signed by a judge to enter a home. ICE “warrants” are not signed by a judge but by ICE officers, which does not give them the right to enter the home without your consent.

Move to a safe space indoors.
If you are a US citizen and feel safe to do so, you have the right to record or write down any relevant information about what you witness, ensuring that you do not interfere with or obstruct the operation.
- DO NOT:
  - Post unverified information to social media
  - Interfere with the investigation or put yourself in harm’s way

Your Rights.…

You have the right to remain silent
You have the right to speak with a lawyer
You have the right to refuse to sign anything
You have the right to ask if you are under arrest or free to leave
You have the right not to show immigration documents
- Never provide false documentation or false information
You have the right to refuse a search
- Officers cannot search you without a warrant or probable cause
- ICE agents cannot search you without your consent unless they have probable cause. However, ICE agents can pat the outside of your clothing if they suspect a weapon
You have the right to refuse to open the door

general@elmahabacenter.org
(615) 567-3215

Mailing address:
PO Box 17685
Nashville, TN 37217

We are proud organizational members of the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) .