Cómo prepararse

  1. Identifique a sus contactos de emergencia y memorice sus números de teléfono.

  2. Proporcione a la escuela o guardería de su hijo un contacto de emergencia para que lo recoja.

  3. Autorice por escrito a su contacto de emergencia para que tome decisiones médicas y legales por su hijo.

  4. Informe a sus seres queridos que, si el ICE lo detiene, pueden intentar usar el Buscador de Detenidos en Línea del ICE para encontrarlo: https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search

Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE, National Immigrant Justice Center, https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/ (última visita el 17 de junio de 2025).

Llevar Consigo

  • Un permiso de trabajo válido o una tarjeta de residencia permanente (Green Card), si la tiene. Si no la tiene, generalmente es recomendable llevar una identificación municipal, una identificación estatal o una licencia de conducir si fue emitida en Estados Unidos y no contiene información alguna sobre su estatus migratorio ni su país de origen. Consulte con un asesor de inmigración local sobre qué tipo de documentos son seguros para llevar en su zona.

  • Una tarjeta roja para ejercer su derecho a guardar silencio en caso de ser detenido o interrogado por ICE o agentes de policía.

  • El número de teléfono de alguien que pueda poner en práctica sus planes y deseos, llamar a su abogado de inmigración y acceder a sus documentos importantes en caso de emergencia.

NO llevar

  • Cualquier documentación sobre su país de origen. Cualquier documento de identidad o documento de inmigración falso.

Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan (última visita el 11 de junio de 2025).

Is This a Valid Warrant?


Si ICE llama a su puerta, no abra ni pida una orden judicial.
Los agentes podrían mostrarle una orden judicial emitida por un tribunal. O podrían tener una orden administrativa del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU.
Hay una diferencia fundamental entre ambas.
Para ingresar y registrar su casa o áreas no públicas de un negocio, como la cocina de un restaurante, ICE necesita una orden judicial válida emitida por un tribunal y firmada por un juez, como la que se muestra a continuación.


Orden judicial válida

✅ ¿Entrar a tu casa? Sí, solo entre las 6:00 y las 22:00.
✅ ¿Registrar tu coche? Sí.

Para ingresar y registrar su casa o áreas no públicas de un negocio, como la cocina de un restaurante, ICE necesita una orden judicial válida emitida por un tribunal y firmada por un juez, como la que se muestra a continuación.QUÉ BUSCAR
- En la parte superior, dice Tribunal Superior de California o Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos.
- Asegúrese de que la dirección sea correcta.
- Asegúrese de que la persona nombrada en la orden resida en la vivienda.
- Verifique la fecha y la firma.

https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-immigration-enforcement-and-warrants

Orden administrativa válida

"Una orden de arresto administrativa o una orden de deportación, que se ve a continuación, indica el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU.
Una orden administrativa no otorga permiso al ICE para entrar o registrar su casa.
- Si los agentes del ICE le muestran una orden administrativa, no está obligado a dejarlos entrar.
- Si entran a la fuerza, diga que no consiente, pero no intente detenerlos.
No responda a ninguna pregunta. Recuerde que, en cualquier encuentro con el ICE u otros agentes federales de inmigración, siempre tiene derecho a guardar silencio."

https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-immigration-enforcement-and-warrants

Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement and Warrants, American Civil Liberties Union Northern California, https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-immigration-enforcement-and-warrants (last updated March 13, 2025).

Si ICE se...

acerca a usted en público


Si está en un espacio público, como una calle o acera, y se acerca ICE (oficial de inmigración), usted tiene derechos que lo protegen.


Pregunta: "¿Soy libre de irme?"

Si ICE se acerca a usted en público, puede preguntar si puede irse. Si la respuesta es "sí", aléjese con calma, despacio y en silencio. No corra ni hable. Si le dicen "no", no camine ni corra. Quédese donde está.


Tienes derecho a rechazar una búsqueda.

No tiene que dar su consentimiento para que lo registren a usted ni a sus pertenencias, ni presentar comprobante de autorización de empleo. Indique claramente que no da su consentimiento. Negar el consentimiento no detendrá al agente. Si el agente procede a registrarlo a usted o a sus pertenencias, mantenga la calma, no se resista a la inspección y mantenga las manos a la vista del agente. Manifestar su objeción le protege sus derechos. Posteriormente, el agente no podrá arrestarlo sin una orden judicial o prueba de que ha cometido un delito.


Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio.

"No tiene que responder ninguna pregunta sin la presencia de su representante legal. (En algunos estados, es posible que se le pida que diga su nombre si un agente le pide que se identifique, y podría arrestarlo si se niega a hacerlo).Puede mostrarle al agente su tarjeta ""Conozca sus Derechos"" o indicarle que ejerce su derecho a guardar silencio.Si necesita hablar, solo diga que desea hablar con su representante legal antes de responder preguntas."


Tienes derecho a hablar con un abogado.

Si el agente le dice que no puede irse, ha sido detenido. Debe solicitar hablar con un abogado y luego guardar silencio. Tiene derecho a hablar con un representante legal. No hay problema si no ha contratado a un representante legal; aun así, tiene derecho a consultar con uno.


*Consulte con un defensor local sobre si debe presentar una identificación y cuándo. Por ejemplo, en la mayoría de los estados, debe mostrar su licencia de conducir si la tiene y lo detienen; también debe mostrar su identificación de inmigración a un oficial de inmigración que la solicite si tiene estatus legal y no es ciudadano estadounidense.

Know Your Rights Flyers, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., https://www.cliniclegal.org/about-us/clinics-35th-anniversary-year (last updated , 2025).

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Comes to Your Workplace


If you are in a public space, such as a street or sidewalk, and ICE (immigration officer) approaches, you have rights that protect you.


Ask: "Am I free to leave?"

If ICE approaches you in public, 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. Thereafter, the officer cannot arrest you without a warrant or proof you have committed a crime.


You have the right to remain silent.

- You do not have to answer any questions without the presence of your legal representative. (In some states, you may be required to state your name if an officer asks you to identify yourself and an officer may arrest you for refusing to do so.)
- You can show the officer your Know Your Rights card or 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.


*Talk to a local advocate about whether and when you must produce identification. For example, in most states, you must show a driver’s license if you have one and you are pulled over; you also must show your immigration identification to an immigration officer who requests it if you have lawful status and are not a U.S. citizen.

Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last updated March 13, 2025).
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Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last accessed June 17, 2025).

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Pulls Over Your Car


If you are in a public space, such as a street or sidewalk, and ICE (immigration officer) approaches, you have rights that protect you.


Ask: "Am I free to leave?"

If ICE approaches you in public, 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. Thereafter, the officer cannot arrest you without a warrant or proof you have committed a crime.


You have the right to remain silent.

- You do not have to answer any questions without the presence of your legal representative. (In some states, you may be required to state your name if an officer asks you to identify yourself and an officer may arrest you for refusing to do so.)
- You can show the officer your Know Your Rights card or 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.


*Talk to a local advocate about whether and when you must produce identification. For example, in most states, you must show a driver’s license if you have one and you are pulled over; you also must show your immigration identification to an immigration officer who requests it if you have lawful status and are not a U.S. citizen.

Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last updated March 13, 2025).
OR
Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last accessed June 17, 2025).

What To Do If ICE Is...

Outside Your House


If you are in a public space, such as a street or sidewalk, and ICE (immigration officer) approaches, you have rights that protect you.


Ask: "Am I free to leave?"

If ICE approaches you in public, 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. Thereafter, the officer cannot arrest you without a warrant or proof you have committed a crime.


You have the right to remain silent.

- You do not have to answer any questions without the presence of your legal representative. (In some states, you may be required to state your name if an officer asks you to identify yourself and an officer may arrest you for refusing to do so.)
- You can show the officer your Know Your Rights card or 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.


*Talk to a local advocate about whether and when you must produce identification. For example, in most states, you must show a driver’s license if you have one and you are pulled over; you also must show your immigration identification to an immigration officer who requests it if you have lawful status and are not a U.S. citizen.

Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last updated March 13, 2025).
OR
Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last accessed June 17, 2025).

What To Do If ICE Is...

Detaining Someone In Public


If you are in a public space, such as a street or sidewalk, and ICE (immigration officer) approaches, you have rights that protect you.


Ask: "Am I free to leave?"

If ICE approaches you in public, 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. Thereafter, the officer cannot arrest you without a warrant or proof you have committed a crime.


You have the right to remain silent.

- You do not have to answer any questions without the presence of your legal representative. (In some states, you may be required to state your name if an officer asks you to identify yourself and an officer may arrest you for refusing to do so.)
- You can show the officer your Know Your Rights card or 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.


*Talk to a local advocate about whether and when you must produce identification. For example, in most states, you must show a driver’s license if you have one and you are pulled over; you also must show your immigration identification to an immigration officer who requests it if you have lawful status and are not a U.S. citizen.

Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last updated March 13, 2025).
OR
Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last accessed June 17, 2025).

What To Do If ICE Is...

Detaining My Loved One


If you are in a public space, such as a street or sidewalk, and ICE (immigration officer) approaches, you have rights that protect you.


Ask: "Am I free to leave?"

If ICE approaches you in public, 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. Thereafter, the officer cannot arrest you without a warrant or proof you have committed a crime.


You have the right to remain silent.

- You do not have to answer any questions without the presence of your legal representative. (In some states, you may be required to state your name if an officer asks you to identify yourself and an officer may arrest you for refusing to do so.)
- You can show the officer your Know Your Rights card or 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.


*Talk to a local advocate about whether and when you must produce identification. For example, in most states, you must show a driver’s license if you have one and you are pulled over; you also must show your immigration identification to an immigration officer who requests it if you have lawful status and are not a U.S. citizen.

Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last updated March 13, 2025).
OR
Title of Website Here, Full Organization Name Here, https://fullurlhere (last accessed June 17, 2025).