WHAT TO DO IF ICE STOPS YOU AT WORK
If ICE (immigration officers) come to your work, they
generally must have a search warrant or the consent
of your employer to search non-public areas. If ICE
approaches you, you have rights that protect you.
YOU SHOULD ASK IF YOU ARE FREE TO LEAVE.
If ICE approaches you at work, you may ask if you are free to leave.
If the answer is 'YES': calmly, slowly, and quietly walk away. Do not run or speak.
If they say 'NO':·do not walk or run away. Stay where you are.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE A SEARCH.
You do not have to consent to a search of yourself
or your belongings or provide proof of employment
authorization. State clearly that you do not consent.
Refusing consent may not stop the officer. If the officer
proceeds to search your person or your belongings.
stay calm, do not resist the inspection, and keep your
hands where the officer can see them. Stating your
objection preserves your rights.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SORT YOURSELF BASED ON IMMIGRATION STATUS.
If officers tell you to form a line or sort yourselves based on immigration
status, you have the right to stay where you are or
move to a place that is not designated for a particular
group of employees. You can tell officers that you are
invoking your right to remain silent. If you are forced to
move, do not resist.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT.
You do not have to answer any questions without the
presence of your legal representative. Indiana’s law states that
you have to give your name to an officer if they ask (including
ICE). Tell the officer you are exercising your
right to remain silent. If you must speak, only say that you
would like to speak to your legal representative before
answering questions.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK TO A LAWYER.
If the officer tells you that you cannot walk away,
you have been detained. You should ask to speak to a
lawyer and then remain silent. You have the right to
speak to a legal representative. It is okay if you have
not hired a legal representative; you still have the right
to consult with one.
REMEMBER
• Only provide your identification when the law requires you to do so.
• Do not tell the officer your country of nationality.
• Do not answer questions.
• Do not sign paperwork.
• Do not carry false documents.
• Do not physically interfere with the search.
